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2. Built in microphone Active Interface Shoe AA cestos Flash Video light Lens Carl Zeiss lens Remote sensor Infrared port Camera recording lamp 71 The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low MANUAL button 41 MANUAL dial 41 T 2 HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE Ly HDR PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE A 1 LCD screen Touch panel 20 22 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 2 Speakers e Projector lens 51 4 PROJECTOR FOCUS lever 51 GB 11 GB 12 oa GPS antenna HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel HDR PJ710VE PJ720E SO i 7 G E Gu i eee i HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE D 4 i 0 gt AAG S a G T J c as N N lt m x az Ni n lt lez az lt N D S m ji I Seo oe Tey 10 ee ne 0 gt
3. 0 cce cece eee cece eee eee rsrsr rre 40 Shooting images with the iris priority mode 0cceeeeee eee 40 Shooting images with the Shutter Speed priority mode 41 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 41 Recording information on your location GPS HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJZ1OVE PI740VE PIZ60VE nti canera ana a ak eas eae A E EO 42 Obtaining a map of the current location triangulating priority mode 43 Checking the triangulating status 00 00 06 cece eee cece cece eee eee eee eens 44 Enjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback 0 0cceeeeeee 46 Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality H Scenario Save 47 Converting the data format to STD image quality Highlight Movie 47 Playing IMAGES ON ATV neman asad et hon E ered saad Gena miarsased sh Nee nets 48 Enjoying 5 1ch surround SOUNG 06 00 ce cece cece eee eece ete eee eee een ees 49 Using the built in projector HDR PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE 51 Editing Editing on your CAMCOrdel 60 06 cece eee eee c cece a a a teen a a an 53 Deleting movies and photos 0 00 cece c eee ee cece eee eee ete eee een ees 53 Dividing a moOVie i fii nervon tude i e a Sal a a ries 53 Capturing a photo from a Movie 0 0 5 c cece cece eee c eee eee eee eee eees 54 Saving movies and ph
4. gt View Images button LIGHT Video Light button 38 NIGHTSHOT button 37 POWER button A N oJ Memory card access lamp 23 While the lamp is lit or flashing the camcorder is reading or writing data D Memory card slot 23 RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting PROJECTOR button 51 HDR PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE HDMI OUT jack 48 0 USB jack 62 65 11H Movie Photo lamp 25 2 MODE button N Ko mey HDR PJ710VE PJ720E HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE Go Power zoom lever 28 PHOTO button 25 1 2 3 Eyecup 4 Viewfinder 21 5 CHG charge lamp 16 6 7 8 9 Battery pack 16 START STOP button 25 DC IN jack 16 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 21 x microphone jack PLUG IN POWER Q headphones jack 12 A V Remote Connector 48 13 Grip belt 14 Loop for a shoulder belt Built in USB Cable 17 BATT battery release lever 18 17 Tripod receptacle Attach a trip
5. Handycam User Guide is an on line manual Refer to it for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder 1 Access the Sony support page http www sony net SonyInfo Support Select your country or region Search for the model name of your camcorder within the support page e Check the model name on the bottom of your camcorder Table of contents Read this firsts erreren ernt e e EN tex cduves E ANE NE E A EET 2 Learning more about the camcorder Handycam User Guide 7 Parts and controls Getting started Supplied N10 eae 15 Charging the battery pack 2 2 0 2 0c cece cece eee e cece eect eben eee eeebeeeeteeeea ees 16 Charging the battery using your computer 06 0 serieren 17 Charging the battery pack abroad 5 cc cece eee ee cece eceeeeeee eens 19 Turning the power on and setting the date and time 02eeeeee 20 Changing the language setting ccccccceee eee ee cece eceeee eee eees 20 Preparing the recording media Selecting a recording medium HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ71 0VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE eect e eee e nena es 23 Inserting a memory card 6 cece eee cece eee eee ee tees eee bete een een ees 23 Recording Playback RECOPCIMG irate usea ele es eke salons eda ene A ads a on Aa deals 25 Recording MOVIES 06 0e cee ce cece eee c
6. of the camcorder shown on the map may be different from the actual location The margin of error can be as wide as several hundred meters When the camcorder receives GPS signals that have been reflected off the surrounding buildings When the GPS signal is too weak e The GPS Assist Data may not function in the following cases When the GPS Assist Data are not updated for about 30 days or more When the date and time of the camcorder are not correctly set When the camcorder is moved for a long distance e If you are using a Mac you cannot import GPS Assist Data suoleiado padueapy GB 45 GB 46 Volume x adjustment Enjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality HD movies and photos similar to a short movie q Press View Images p 30 2 Display the desired event at the center of the Event View and select F Highlight Lhe 1 1 2012 gt 2 1 2012 Bj e e SE T hHighiight EJ Highlight Context lt r Lg p To stop Next Previous To pause 3 Select the desired operation when the highlight playback finishes Replay Save and Share I Highlight Setting A The camcorder plays the Highlight Playback scenes again B You can save the Highlight
7. e You cannot change the zoom speed with the W 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 31 1 2 in for telephoto e You can magnify images up to 10 times using optical zooming in the following cases When E SteadyShot is set to other than Active When the E3 Photo is lit ic e Further zooming Digital Zoom p 69 yoeqhe d Bulpuosay GB 29 Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording Event view or location of recording Map view HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE 1 Open the LCD screen and press the E button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode e You can enter the playback mode by selecting on the LCD screen p 26 2 Select J to move the desired event to the center and then select it e The camcorder displays recorded images as pay g oflo T2012 gt 21 x an event automatically based on the date aa and time 3 Select the image C9 11 2012 gt 2 1 wx00 00 00 a e The camcorder plays from the selected image to the last image in the event 18 1 2012 gt 19 1 Screen display on the Event View screen Remaining battery To the MENU scre
8. the recording medium HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE g e The memory card is damaged e Format the memory card with your camcorder p 71 2 e Incompatible memory card is inserted p 24 lom e The memory card is write protected e Access to the memory card was restricted on another device e There is something wrong with the flash wa 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 the image 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 EH REC Mode is set to Highest Quality FX or 50p Quality PS you cannot capture photos while recording movies Furthermore if H Frame Rate is set to 25p you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording standby mode GB 75 xX pu s1 470 GB 76 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
9. Music Transfer allows you to change the music files that have been supplied with your camcorder to suit your tastes or to delete or add music files Furthermore this software can restore the music files that were supplied with your camcorder To use this software you must download it from the following URL and install it on your computer For Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win For Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac For details refer to the Music Transfer help Installing software for a Mac For details on the software for Mac computers refer to the following URL http www sony co jp imsoft Mac 4Ja Ndwod e yim sojoUd pue s jaow Hues e You can access the URL noted above by clicking FOR_MAC URL in PMHOME while your camcorder is connected to the computer When you connect the camcorder to the computer set USB LUN Setting to Multi The software that can be used with your camcorder will differ depending on the countries regions GB 59 m Saving images with an external device Dubbing guide You can save high definition image quality HD movies using an external device Select the method to be used according to the device media device with high definition separately External devices Connecting cable Page DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc Built in USB cable of 62 gt ig with high definition image quality the DVDirect Express R
10. amp Highlight Save and Share Highlight Setting amp Scenario Save To play back a saved scenario Select MENU Playback Function F Scenario select the desired scenario and then select oK Scenario 19 1 2012 10 00 AM Created suoljesado padueapy Playback Range 1 1 2012 2 1 2012 Approximate playback time 1m03s e To erase a saved scenario select E Erase Erase All while playing the scenario Converting the data format to STD image quality Highlight Movie You can convert the data format of Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality STD and save them as a Highlight Movie Highlight movies can be used to create DVDs or be uploaded to the Web Select Save and Share on the screen after a Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario playback has finished 8 47 2 Select the desired operation when the item has been saved Save and Share Saved a Highlight Movie aes A B A Selecting Share allows you to upload the Highlight movie to the Web using the built in PlayMemories Home software p 59 or create DVDs using the DVDirect Express DVD writer p 62 B Your camcorder plays the Highlight Movie saved To play back a Highlight Movie Select MENU Playback Function Highlight Movie and select the desired Highlight Movi
11. 12 using a pointed object and turn the camcorder on If you press RESET all settings including the clock setting are reset v Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility e Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal memory HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE 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 e During repair we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem However your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data See the Handycam User Guide p 7 for details on the symptoms of your camcorder and PlayMemories Home Help Guide p 59 on connecting your camcorder to a computer The power does not turn on e Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 16 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 18 The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on e It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on This is
12. 50p 2 HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE On image quality The image quality and the bit rate for each recording mode can be set as follows M such as in 24M means Mbps For the high definition image quality HD movies 50p Quality PS 1920 X 1080 50p quality AVC HD 28M PS Highest Quality FX 1920 X 1080 50i or 1920 X 1080 25p quality AVC HD 24M FX High Quality FH 1920 X 1080 50i or 1920 X 1080 25p quality AVC HD 17M FH Standard HQ 1440 X 1080 50i quality AVC HD 9M HQ Long Time EP 1440 X 1080 50i quality AVC HD 5M LP suoljesado padueapy GB 39 For the standard definition image quality STD movies Standard HQ Standard quality STD 9M HQ The default setting Standard image quality STD is fixed to this value cg e HEH Frame Rate p 70 e Recording standard definition image quality STD movie AE ESTE Setting p 70 e Dubbing guide p 60 Changing the image quality of photos The number of photos you can shoot differs depending on the image size selected 1q Select MENU Image Quality Size Image Size 2 Select the desired image size Cx A mage size For selecting the still image size m osm mt osam mm c23M Em 5 0m ms 21m was vea e The image size selected with this setting takes effect for photos t
13. DVDirect Express Map Vinneren 31 DVD writer M dia Selectis ts tescfeesctinsenetocttes 23 Media Settings Memory card Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Memory Stick PRO Duo media Mark2 Menu lists Menus Micref Level nannan 70 Mirror Mole uisi 27 Moisture condensation Movies Music Transfer NightShot sscarsordernersdsemasarcaaedectnins 37 Notes on handling of your CATICOLMET ssissesst cit ccnsesscsessnesesesctiee 79 Number of recordable photos 78 Operating buttons seco 33 a gt Photo Capture Photos Playback vsisassscnssescedsacasiscnssssensietces 30 Playing discs Playing scenarios PlayMemories Home 15 55 56 PlayMemories Home Help 15 59 Power on Projector PS isescisscipeseestssnsseitesieteatdsersescndeccases 39 CR REG Mode innen 39 Recotdih irinin manua 25 Recording and playback time 76 Recording media 23 Recording time of movies 76 77 REPal Dis unana 73 RESET innisin 12 GB 93 XOPU S1BYIO GB 94 Saving images on an external media device Scenario Save Screen indicators 0 26 91 SD airiai 24 Self diagnosis display 74 Setting the date and time Shutter Speed Smile Shutter Specifications c ccssseeccsseeeesees 84 Starting PlayMemories Home 59 Summer Time Supplied Items Thumbnails 00 0 0 31 Touch pan
14. Photo size L M S 14 Estimated recording remaining time Recording image quality HD STD Frame rate 50p 50i 25p and recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP 39 15 View Images button 30 16 My Button you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area 70 HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE To record in mirror mode yoeqhe d Bulpiosay Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder Q then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD screen but the image will be normal when recorded If white circular spots appear on photos This is caused by particles dust pollen etc floating close to the lens When they are accentuated by the camcorder s flash they appear as white circular spots To reduce the white circular spots light the room and shoot the subject without a flash e If you close the LCD screen while recording movies the camcorder stops recording The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours e When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically The flash does not work while the HH movie lamp is lit B 27 GB 28 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
15. Playback scenes in standard definition image quality STD and share it upload it to the web etc C You can change the settings for Highlight Playback To change the settings for Highlight Playback You can change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting Highlight Setting on the screen after Highlight Playback has finished You can also change the setting by selecting E Highlight Setting while the camcorder is playing highlight scenes Playback Range You can set the playback range starting and ending date of the Highlight Playback Theme You can select a theme for Highlight Playback Music You can select music Audio mix The original sound is played back with the music Length You can set the length of the Highlight Playback segment Highlight Point You can set the points in a movie or photo that will be used in a Highlight Playback Play the desired movie and select UI _ _OK_ Or play the desired photo and select OK J r appears on the movie or photo that is used in a Highlight Playback To erase the points select E Clear All Points Highlight Playback scenes will change each time you select a Highlight Playback e The Playback Range setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops After the music file is transferred to the camcorder if you cannot play the music the music file may be damaged Delete the music file by selecting ME
16. more than one type of cable to output images HDMI output takes priority The camcorder does not support the S Video output Enjoying 5 1ch surround sound You can record Dolby Digital 5 1ch surround sound with the built in microphone Realistic sound can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that support 5 1ch surround sound input CXDOLBY 5 1 CREATOR Built in microphone ah ZB e If you try to play back 5 1ch sound with the speakers on your camcorder the 5 1ch sound is automatically converted and output in 2ch e To enjoy the 5 1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality HD in 5 1ch sound you need a device compatible with 5 1ch surround e When you connect your camcorder with the supplied HDMI cable the sound of high definition image quality HD movies recorded in 5 1ch sound is automatically output in 5 1ch sound The sound of standard definition image quality STD movies is converted to 2ch Cg e Audio Mode p 70 On an HDMI cable e Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo e Use an HDMI mini connector on one end for the camcorder and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end e Copyright protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder e Some TVs may not function correctly e g no sound or image with this connection e Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack as malfunctio
17. quality HD to standard definition image quality STD Processing only the movies with standard definition image quality STD Memory Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended Windows Vista Windows 7 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 500 MB 10 GB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD recording discs 50 GB maximum may be necessary when creating Blu ray discs Display Minimum 1 024 x 768 dots Others USB port this must be provided as standard Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compatible Blu ray disc DVD burner Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the hard disk file system 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 3 Starter Edition is not supported 4 Faster processor is recommended e Operation with all computer environments is not assured Step 2 Installing the built in PlayMemories Home software 1 Turn on the computer e Log on as an Administrator for installation e Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the Built in USB Cable then select USB Connect
18. the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording p 70 Dual Capture is the default setting The camcorder is detecting a smile The camcorder is orange detecting a face e When the frame rate and the recording mode are set to 50i Highest Quality EX or 50p 50p Quality PS you cannot use the Smile Shutter function while recording movies Furthermore when the frame rate is set to 25p you cannot use the Smile Shutter function either e Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions subject conditions and the setting of your camcorder rT e Smile Sensitivity p 70 GB 36 Recording movies in various situations Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation Intelligent Auto Your camcorder records movies after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically On is the default setting When the camcorder detects a subject the icons that correspond to the detected conditions are displayed Select UM J On gt LOK Jat the right bottom of the recording screen of movies or photos Face detection The camcorder detects faces and adjusts the focus color and exposure m3 Portrait amp Baby Scene detection The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically depending on the scene Backlight adi Landscape D Night Scene Spotlig
19. 1 Sets the photo size D Playback Function Event ViOW ssssssssssssssssssnneeeeees Starts playing images from the Event View display Map View aying the images from the Map View display Highlight Movie aying Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with standard definition image quality STD FS Scenario sessssntsssnssntssenee Starts playing the scenarios that were saved by Highlight Playback GB 70 y Edit Copy Delete sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessese Deletes movies or photos Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting Copies images Direct Copy Copies images stored in the camcorder to some type of external media device e Setup O Media Settings Media Select Selects the type of recording media p 23 Media Info ays information on the recording media Formatie es and formats all data on the recording media Repair Img DB F Repairs the image database file on the recording media p 75 File Number Sets how to assign the file number to photos gt Playback Settings Data Code Displays information that was recorded automatically at the time of recording MOU Ecgcntod ceca Adjusts the volume of playback sound p 33 Download Music Downloads your favorite music files from the computer to your camcorder while the camcorder is connected to the computer that can be played with th
20. CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE 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 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 GB 79 XOPU S1BYIO GB 80 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 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 the viewfinder HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the inside of the viewfinder HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE or the LCD screen Operate your camcorder on DC 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack or DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these
21. CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE unit minute Battery pack Image quality HD STD NP FV50 supplied ae oe NP FV70 a rae NP FV100 ee 30 e Top When the LCD screen is opened Bottom When playing with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen Expected recording time of movies Internal memory HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE HDR CX740VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ720E High definition image quality HD in h hour and min minute Recording time 4 HDR cording mode Sove HDR PJ720E PJ740VE 50p Quality 2h20min 5h10 min PS 2h20 min 5h10 min Highest __ 2h45 min 6h5 min Quality FX 2h 45 min 6h 5 min High Quality 3h45min 8h15 min FH 3h45 min 8h15 min 6h40min 14h35 min Standard HQ 5h5min 11h 5 min Long Time 11h35min 25h15 min LP 5 1ch 9h30min 20h 45 min Long Time 11h55min 26h5min LP 2ch 9h45 min 21h20 min Standard definition image quality STD in h hour and min minute Recording time Recordi d HDR ecording mode DAVE HDR PJ720E PJ740VE Standard HQ 6h55min 15h10min 5 1ch 6h20 min 13h 55 min Standard HQ 7h5min 15h35min HDR CX760E PJ760E CX760VE PJ760VE High definition image quality HD in h hour and min minute Recording time amod HDR ecording mode E tal CX760VE PJ760VE 50p Quality 7h55min 7h40 min PS 7h55min 7h40 min Highest__ 9h 20 min 9h Q
22. Home Help Guide are pre installed in this camcorder p 56 p 59 e The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only Use this cable when the Built in USB Cable of the camcorder p 17 is too short for connection GB 15 Charging the battery pack q Close the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE and attach the battery pack Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket e The CHG charge lamp turns on CHG charge e The CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder Align the A mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack To the wall outlet wall socket 4 e You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder GB 16 Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built in USB Cable avy Built in USB cable To the wall outlet wall socket payejs Bud To charge the battery from a wall outlet wall socket using the Built in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built in USB Cable to a wall outlet wall socket using an AC UD10 USB charger AC Adaptor sold separa
23. MENU Edit Copy Direct Copy while your camcorder is connected to the external media device To play back high definition image quality HD movies on your computer On the PlayMemories Home software p 59 select the drive that represents the external media device connected and then play movies e You cannot use the following devices as an external media device media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive media devices connected via a USB hub media devices with built in USB hub card reader e You may not be able to use external media devices with a code function e The FAT file system is available for your camcorder If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for the NTFS file system etc format the external media device using the camcorder before use The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to your camcorder Make sure that important data has not previously been saved on the external media device before you format it using the camcorder e Operation is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for operating e For details on available external media devices go to the Sony support website in your country region e The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows However even if the external media device has free space you cannot save
24. camcorder is in photo recording mode ele MaCIO seesssssssssssssssees Focuses on the subject with its background blurred SteadyShot Automatically corrects the camera shake correction when shooting with zooming not only when shooting with wide angle EJ SteadyShot Digital Zoom Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos 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 Dial Setting Assigns a function to the MANUAL dial NIGHTSHOT Light Emits infrared light when using NightShot e 69 2 Face Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity 4 Flash Automatically detects faces Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function Sets how the flash is activated when shooting photos Sets the brightness of flash Red Eye Reduction Prevents redeye when shooting with flash amp Microphone Closer VOICE Detects human faces and records the associated voice clearly Bit in Zoom MiC n s Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position Auto Wind NR Recognizes the recording conditions and reduces the wind noise Audio Mode Sets
25. on the LCD screen of the camcorder e When using Windows 7 The Device Stage window opens e When using Windows XP Windows Vista The AutoPlay wizard is displayed 3 On Windows 7 select PlayMemories Home on the Device Stage window On Windows XP Windows Vista select Computer on Windows XP My Computer gt PMHOME PMHOME EXE Follow the instructions that appear on the computer screen to continue the installation When the installation completes PlayMemories Home starts up e If the PlayMemories Home software is already installed on your computer register your camcorder with the PlayMemories Home software 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 Instructions for installing the Expanded Feature upgrade appear on the computer display Follow the instructions and install the expansion files The computer has to be connected to the Internet to install the Expanded Feature upgrade If you did not install the file the first time you started the PlayMemories Home software the instructions appear again when you select a function of the software th
26. operating instructions Do not let your camcorder get wet for example from rain or sea water If your camcorder gets wet it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the LCD screen and the viewfinder HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE closed when you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside When disconnecting the power cord mains lead pull it by the plug and not the cord e Do not damage the power cord mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it e 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
27. place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside You use your camcorder after a squall or a rain You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place e How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature after about 1 hour 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 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 Notes on optional accessories e We recommend using genuine Sony accessories e Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some count
28. 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 SDXC memory cards Cg e Recording playback editing media Screen indicators during recording p 92 e Recording time of movies number of recordable photos p 76 E Recording Playback Recording In the default setting movies and photos are recorded on the following media Movies are recorded with high definition image quality HD HDR CX730E Memory card HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE Internal memory Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the H Movie lamp 2 Press START STOP to start recording yoeqhe d Bulpiosay e To stop recording press START STOP again e You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO Dual Capture Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the Photo lamp GB 25 GB 26 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully e When the focus is adjusted properly D AE AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen To display item
29. played on AV equipment of other manufacturers E Advanced operations Recording people clearly Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority Your camcorder can track a face you select and adjust the focus exposure and skin tone of the face automatically Touch one of the faces targeted Recording voices clearly Closer Voice suoljesado padueapy Your camcorder detects the face of a person and records the voice clearly On is the default setting 1 Select MENU Camera Mic The double lined frame Release selection gt amp Microphone Closer is displayed Voice e The subject you touched may not be detected 2 Select the desired item depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject e Make sure to set the Face Detection setting to other than Off Auto is the default setting To record subjects other than people Tracking focus A e Ifyou select Off Bfe appears on the LCD Touch the subject you want to record screen Your camcorder adjusts the focus e Closer Voice will not function while an automatically external microphone is attached to your camcorder GB 35 e When you want to record the sound clearly without any interference such as when you record a music concert set Closer Voice to Off ca e Face Detection p 70 Capturing smiles automatically Smile Shutter A photo is recorded automatically when
30. 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 MEET YOUR EQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WI
31. scenes exceeding the following number High definition image quality HD movies Max 3 999 Standard definition image quality STD movies Max 9 999 Photos Max 40 000 e If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device try the following operations Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder If the external media device has the AC power cord mains lead connect it to the wall outlet wall socket e The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded e You cannot copy images from an external media device to the internal recording medium on the camcorder Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories HH Shooting Mode Items for selecting a shooting mode p 69 Camera Mic Items for customized shooting p 69 41 Image Quality Size Items for setting up image quality or size p 70 cy Playback Function Items for playback p 70 Bi Edit Copy Items for editing images such as copy or protect p 71 e Setup Other setup items p 71 1 Select MENU 2 Select a category Shooting Mode Camera Mic Image Quality Size 7 G Playback Function Edit Copy 4 3 Select your desired menu item Scrolls the menu items up or down e Select _X_J to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous
32. the LCD screen or the viewfinder Status Power of the camcorder LCD screen Viewfinder Open Retracted On Pulled out On Closed Retracted Off Pulled out On Notes J e Even if the LCD screen is closed if the viewfinder is pulled out the camcorder is not turned off When you turn off the power of the camcorder make sure that the viewfinder is retracted to the original position When you make recording with the viewfinder only HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE Pull out the viewfinder and close the LCD panel and then adjust the angle you want If the indicator on the viewfinder appears blurred adjust the appearance using the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located on the above of the viewfinder GB 21 payejs Buie5 GB 22 To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder and then adjust the angle 90 oe i 180 degrees lbs 90 brat to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select IMENU Setup gt SA General Settings gt Beep Off e The recording date time and condition and coordinates HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE 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 MENU Setup P Playback Settin
33. the recipient agrees to the terms and conditions of this LICENSE Termination Without prejudice to any other rights SONY may terminate this LICENSE if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this LICENSE In such event you must stop using the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts The provisions of this LICENSE COPYRIGHT HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROHIBITION ON EXPORT SEVERABILITY and GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION Sections Confidentiality Paragraph of this Section and this Paragraph shall survive any expiration or termination of this LICENSE Confidentiality You agree to keep information contained in the SOFTWARE which is not publicly known confidential to yourself and not to disclose such information to others without SONY s prior written approval COPYRIGHT All title and copyright in and to the SOFTWARE including but not limited to any map data images photographs animation video audio music text and applets incorporated into the SOFTWARE and any copies of the SOFTWARE are owned by SONY licensors and suppliers to SONY and their respective affiliates such licensors and suppliers to SONY together with their respective affiliates are hereinafter collectively referred to as SONY s Licensors All rights not specifically granted under this LICENSE are reserved by SONY or SONY
34. w h d including the projecting parts the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached and the lens hood HDR PJ710VE PJ720E 71 5 mm X 72 mm X 124 mm 2 7 8 in X 2 7 8 in X 5 in w h d including the projecting parts 107 5 mm X 87 5 mm X 161 5 mm 4 1 4 in X 3 1 2 in X 6 3 8 in w h d including the projecting parts the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached and the lens hood HDR PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE 71 5 mm X 73 5 mm X 137 5mm 2 7 8 in X 3 in X 5 1 2 in w h d including the projecting parts 107 5 mm X 87 5 mm X 166mm 4 1 4 in X 3 1 2 in X 6 5 8 in w h d including the projecting parts the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached and the lens hood Mass approx HDR CX730E 545 g 1 lb 3 oz main unit only XOPU S1BYIO 86 645 g 1 lb 6 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and the lens hood HDR CX740VE CX760VE 555 g 1 lb 3 oz main unit only 655 g 1 lb 7 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and the lens hood HDR CX760E 550 g 1 lb 3 oz main unit only 650 g 1 lb 6 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and the lens hood HDR PJ710VE 565 g 1 lb 3 oz main unit only 670 g 1 lb 7 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and the lens hood HDR PJ720E 560 g 1 lb 3 oz main unit only 665 g 1 lb 7 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and the lens hood HDR PJ740VE PJ760VE 580 g 1 lb 4 0z main unit
35. your computer To use the Expanded Feature upgrade for the PlayMemories Home software On the computer that is connected to the Internet you can download the Expanded Feature upgrade which allows you to use various expanded functions S Upload Network services amp A Edit q a a DS S a la Save ona disc zE ASD Joining image files DVD Blu ray J J For Mac The built in 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 4Ja1Ndwod e yim sozoyd pue s jaow Hues GB 56 Preparing a computer Windows Step 1 Checking the computer system Os Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 SP1 CPUs Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster or Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 2 26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies and Intel Core 2 Duo 2 40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies However Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is sufficient for the following operations Importing the movies and photos to the computer Creating a Blu ray disc AVCHD recording disc DVD video Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image
36. 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
37. HDR PJ710VE PJ720E unit minute Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP FV50 Battery pack 110 120 55 60 supplied NP FV70 230 250 115 125 NP FV100 455 500 225 250 HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE unit minute Continuous Typical recording Emenee recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP FV50 110 120 55 60 supplied 115 125 55 60 230 250 115 125 PEREMO 240 260 120 130 NP FV100 455 500 225 250 485 515 240 255 e Top When the LCD screen is opened Bottom When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen e Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality HD movies with H REC Mode set to Standard HQ e Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop switching the MODE lamp and zooming e Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack HDR PJ710VE PJ720E unit minute Battery pack Image quality HD STD NP FV50 supplied 200 215 NP FV70 415 440 NP FV100 830 870 HDR
38. If you use other software the images may not be imported correctly When you delete image files follow the steps on page 53 To create a Blu ray disc You can create a Blu ray disc with a high definition image quality HD movie previously imported to a computer To create a Blu ray disc the BD Add on Software must be installed Visit the following URL to install the software http support d imaging sony co jp BDUW e Your computer must support the creation of Blu ray discs BD R unrewritable and BD RE rewritable media are available for creating Blu ray discs You cannot add contents to either type of disc after creating the disc e To play back a Blu ray disc that has been created with a movie that was recorded in 50p Quality PS image quality you need a device that complies with the AVCHD Ver 2 0 format Starting the PlayMemories Home software Double click the PlayMemories Home icon on the computer screen oe The PlayMemories Home software starts up 2 Double click the PlayMemories Home Help Guide short cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use PlayMemories Home 2 e If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen click Start All Programs PlayMemories Home gt the desired item Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder Installing Music Transfer HDR CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ760E PJ760VE
39. L EXEC e Select Reset to reset the items adjusted manually to the default settings 3 Press MANUAL e The camera data that appears on the LCD screen will differ depending on the recording settings of the camcorder The settings will be displayed with the following icons AUTO Automatic wanuat Exposure is set manually AE A IRIS priority AEJS Shutter speed priority e Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial However if you set Exposure after setting AE Shift manually Exposure will override AE Shift e If you set either one of Exposure IRIS or Shutter Speed the settings of other 2 items are canceled ca e Data Code p 71 GB 42 Recording information on your location GPS HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE 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 BEG SS6 w 4 wn e e Y Sw Playing movies and photos by searching for them from a map Map View p 31 Displaying a map of your current location GPS triangulating status Searching for the satellites L eo Xo Xt a Number of dots changes Unable to Triangulating E NO GPS SIGNAL Unable to reco
40. LL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE SONY DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE INABILITY TO USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF TS CORRECTNESS ACCURACY RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SUCH CASE THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU You expressly understand that the data in the SOFTWARE may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of time changing circumstances sources used and the nature of collecting comprehensive geographic data any of which may lead to incorrect results LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN THIS SECTION SONY ITS AFFILIATES ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS AND SONY S LICENSORS SHALL BE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS SONY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM DEMAND OR ACTION IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NATURE OF THE CAUSE OF CLAIM DEMAND OR ACTION ALLEGING ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES DIRECT OR INDIRECT WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OR POSSESSION OF THE SOFTWARE NOR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFIT REVENUE CONTRACTS OR SAVINGS NOR ANY OTHER DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE ANY DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE OR THE BREACH OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR BASED ON A WARRANTY EVEN IF SONY HA
41. N SteadyShot off 69 ts White Balance Shift 69 T Tele Macro 69 oLoR x v Color 70 Bry Ber Conversion Lens 69 N70 Nit00 Zebra cy Gay g Peaking CINEMA EH Cinematone at Destination 72 GB 91 XOPU S12YIO 2 63 A d Intelligent Auto face lt Spot Meter Fcs 69 Spot ORE ENE detection scene detection Meter 69 Exposure 69 e lt 6 camera shake detection EV AE Shift 69 sound detection 36 10000 Shutter Speed 41 F1 8 IRIS 40 Center 1000 Intelligent Auto 36 Indicator Meaning 101 0005 Data file name CD Slideshow Set On Protect 71 NightShot 37 4 4 4 Flash 70 Red Eye oo amp Nyy Warning 74 Reduction 70 AT e Indicators and their positions are approximate p Playback mode 33 and may differ from what you actually see i e Some indicators may not appear depending on Right your camcorder model Indicator Meaning APH 50i HQ Recording image quality HD STD frame rate 50p 50i 25p and recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP 39 60min Remaining battery ao Recording playback editing media 23 0 00 00 Counter hour minute second 00Min Estimated recording remaining time I Ci 24 11M Photo size 40 9999 gt a Approximate number of 99990m gt recordable photos and photo size 101 Playback folder 100 112 Current playing movie or photo Number of total recorded movies or
42. NU Setup gt PJ Playback Settings gt Empty Music then transfer the music file again You can restore the music data recorded on your camcorder at the default using Music Transfer For operating instructions see Music Transfer help HDR CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ760E PJ760VE If the Highlight Playback function was started from the Map View screen Highlight Point cannot be set However if the Highlight Playback function was started from the Event View screen and you set the Highlight Point the point can take effect on the Map View also HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE The audio used for the Highlight Playback will be converted to 2ch stereo When you connect the camcorder to an external device such as a TV and watch Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario these images do not appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder C e Adding your desired music Music Transfer HDR CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ760E PJ760VE p 59 Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality H5 Scenario Save You can save your favorite Highlight Playback as a Scenario with high definition image quality HD Up to 8 scenarios can be saved and these scenarios can be played on the camcorder only q Select Replay on the screen after a Highlight Playback has finished 2 When the Highlight Playback starts again select E gt E Scenario Save
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44. S ONY 4 418 120 11 2 Digital HD Video Table ofcorienis T Camera Recorder Getting started Recording Playback Operating Guide ecording Playbac Advanced operations Please also refer to Editing http www sony net SonylInfo Support Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Others Index ACHD Hom Progressive HAN DYCAmM o CD infourrHium XC wae Memory STICK tw ciass MARS HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE Read this first Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions e 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 e Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals e Do not expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun e Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire e Do not handle damaged or leaking lithiu
45. STA 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 FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE CE Hereby Sony Corporation declares that this HDR CX740VE PJ740VE PJ760VE 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 The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the a
46. 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 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 or the viewfinder HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE 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 Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside your camcorder This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder e If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on e Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm
47. ack devices such as a DVD player e The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices e Discs with high definition image quality HD images recorded should not be used in DVD players recorders Because DVD players recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format DVD players recorders may fail to eject the disc e Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions GB 61 adIAap LUIX Ue YUM sabeu Hulves GB 62 Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 18 e Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected e Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries regions Creating a disc with DVDirect Express Connect your camcorder and the DVDirect Express DVD writer sold separately using the USB cable supplied with the DVDirect Express 1q Connect the DVDirect Express to the Y USB jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVDirect Express 2 Insert an unused disc into the DVDirect Express and close the disc tray 3 Press DISC BURN on the DVDirect Express Movies that have not yet been saved on any disc can be saved on the disc at this time e After the operation is comple
48. aken by the Dual Capture function p 25 ca e Number of recordable photos p 78 GB 40 Using the manual adjustment features Shooting images with the iris priority mode Changing IRIS parameter changes the range that is in focus 1 Select MENU gt Camera Mic gt Ti Manual Settings IRIS Manual 2 Select to adjust the iris IRIS STBY Auto Manual U _ F value e As the F value aperture value becomes smaller the iris opens and the background blurs To change the atmosphere of image by the IRIS parameter Smaller F value opening the iris narrows the range that is in focus Larger F value narrowing down the iris widens the range that is in focus Open the iris to blur the background or narrow down the iris to sharpen the whole image e Even if you open the IRIS wider a smaller F value than F3 4 when you set the zoom lever to the W Wide angle side the IRIS is reset to F3 4 as you move the zoom lever to the T Telephoto side Shooting images with the Shutter Speed priority mode You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shutter speed When shooting a mountain stream for example a splash of water will be captured clearly with high speed shutter or a trailing image of water with low speed shutter 1q Select MENU Camera Mic gt T5 Manual Settings gt Shutt
49. ard 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 System Signal format PAL color CCIR standards HDTV 1080 50i 1080 50p specification Movie recording format HD MPEG 4 AVC H 264 AVCHD format Ver 2 0 compatible STD MPEG2 PS Audio recording system Dolby Digital 2ch 5 1ch Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator Photo file format DCF Ver 2 0 Compatible Exif Ver 2 3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media Movie Photo Internal memory HDR CX740VE PJ710VE PJ740VE 32 GB HDR PJ720E 64 GB HDR CX760E CX760VE PJ760E PJ760VE 96 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD card Class 4 or faster The capacity that a user can use HDR CX740VE PJ710VE PJ740VE Approx 28 8 GB HDR PJ720E Approx 62 6 GB HDR CX760E PJ760E Approx 95 6 GB HDR CX760VE PJ760VE Approx 92 6 GB 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes 2 8 GB is used for pre installed map and another portion is used for data management functions Only pre installed demonstration movie may be deleted 2 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for system management and or applica
50. at can be used only when the Expanded Feature upgrade has been installed 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 Make sure to set USB LUN Setting to Multi when you install the PlayMemories Home software If the Device Stage does not start up when you are using Windows 7 click Start then double click the camera icon for this camcorder the medium icon on which the desired images are stored gt PMHOME EXE Operation is not guaranteed if you read or write video data from or to the camcorder using software other than the built in PlayMemories Home software For the information on the compatibility of the software you are using consult the manufacturer of the software To disconnect your camcorder from the computer 1 3 Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Select _X_J gt Yes on the camcorder screen Disconnect the USB cable If you are using Windows 7 the Wicon may not appear on the desktop of the computer In this case you can disconnect the camcorder from your computer without following the procedures described above Do not format the internal memory of the camcorder using a computer If you do this the camcorder will not operate cor
51. ate e This screen appears the first time you use the built in projector 3 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever 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 Move the power zoom lever to select the image you want to play then press PHOTO to begin playback suoljesado padueapy Power zoom lever PHOTO button e Use the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears on the LCD screen and press the PHOTO button to start playing the framed item e For details on playback see page 30 e When you use the wireless remote commander use lt P A to move the selection frame and press ENTER to start playing the framed item e To turn off the projector press PROJECTOR 5 GB 52 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 e The following operations are unavailable while you are using the projector Map operation HDR PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE Output of Highlight Pl
52. automatically when you open the LCD screen Japso ed JNOA Bulziwioysn gt Language Setting Sets the display language p 20 Calibration Calibrates the touch panel Battery Info Displays the approximate remaining battery time ECO MOE ssssssssssssssssssees Sets the LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically Demo MOde cessssssssses Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the camcorder Clock Settings Date amp Time Setting Sets the date and time Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock p 20 Auto Clock ADJ Adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from the GPS system Auto Area ADJ Corrects time differences automatically by acquiring the current location information from the GPS system HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE 2 HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE 4 HDR CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ760E PJ760VE 5 HDR PJ710VE PJ720E E others Index Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder follow the steps below Check the list p 73 to 75 and inspect your camcorder WwW Disconnect the power source attach the power source again after about 1 minute and turn the camcorder on WwW Press RESET p
53. ayback to a device such as a TV Operation of the camcorder with the LCD screen closed Several other functions Editing Editing on your camcorder es SRNY ome basic editing operations can be done on fe a gat the camcorder If you want to perform advanced Nal editing operations install the Expanded Feature for the built in PlayMemories Home software e You cannot restore images once they are deleted Save important movies and photos in To delete all movies photos in the advance selected date at one time e Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting 1 Instep 2 select All In Event dividing the i It d th ein a ae ARS Oy 2 Select the date you want to delete using recording media amp J and then select LOK J Do not eject the memory card while deleting or dividing images from the memory card x 1 1 2012 gt 2 1 2012 O If you delete or divide movies photos that Burpy are included in saved scenarios p 47 the scenarios will also be deleted 18 1 2012 gt 19 1 2012 Deleting movies and photos Select MENU Edit Copy gt Delete To delete a part of a movie 2 Select Multiple Images and You can divide a movie and delete it then select the type of image eS y
54. black No signal but orbit information for the satellite is available Part of the satellite orbit information has been obtained BH brown About a half of the satellite orbit information has been obtained E gray E ocher Most of the satellite orbit information has been obtained Triangulating is completed and the satellite is currently being used green If data on your current location cannot be obtained A display that allows you to triangulate the location again appears In this case follow the instructions that appears on the LCD screen Hints for better reception e Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas For details on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be received refer to the Handycam User Guide e Rotate the LCD panel to direct the GPS antenna p 12 towards the sky Do not place your hand on the GPS antenna ae Select Your Location in the menu to use the triangulating priority mode p 43 e Use GPS Assist Data If you import GPS Assist Data from your computer to your camcorder using the built in PlayMemories Home software the time it takes the camcorder to acquire your location information can be shortened Connect the camcorder to a computer that is connected to the Internet The GPS Assist Data will be updated automatically e In the following situations the current location
55. e e To erase a Highlight Movie select Eg while the Highlight Movie is playing GB 48 Playing im TV ages ona Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV i connectors used s connected and the Connecting to a high definition TV Connecting to a non high definition 16 9 wide or 4 3 TV i HDMI OUT HDMI Cable supplied D L 7 z A V connecting cable supplied j E Inpui x Yellow VIDEO lt i HDMI IN White lt mooie Red Signal flow Ifthe TV does not have the HDMI input jack use the A V connec ing cable for connection 1 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 30 e Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well e Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source p 18 e When movies are recorded with standard efinition image quality STD they are played ack in standard definition image quality STD ven 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 sa Q e If you connect your camcorder to the TV using
56. e Highlight Playback scenes Empty Music Deletes all music files Connection TY TY Pe sccccennpenaid Converts the signal depending on the TV connected p 48 HDMI Resolution Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable CTRL FOR HDMI 00005 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 USB CONNECE sesssssssssseee Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you connect your camcorder to an external device via USB USB Connect Setting Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer or a USB device USB LUN Setting Sets the camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by restricting some USB functions Disc Burn acccmanamane Saves images that have not yet been saved onto a disc A General Settings BQO Pi cscsssdecccssesassscsssnabacitones Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen Your Location s s Displays the current location on a map GPS Setting REC Lamp Remote Ctrl on Sets the Wireless Remote Commander to be used Receives the GPS signal Turns the recording lamp on the front of the camcorder off Power On By LCD Sets the power so that it turns on
57. eable 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 discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your camcorder after charging the pre installed rechargeable battery However even if the pre installed rechargeable battery is not charged the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date 83 X PU S1BYIO GB 84 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 CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE Even if you delete all movies and still images or perform Format p 71 data on the internal memory may not be completely erased When you transfer the camcorder it is recommended that you select MENU Setup gt Media Settings Format Empty to prevent the recovery of your data Also when you dispose of the camcorder it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder Note on disposal transfer of the memory c
58. ece tect rire r n r rreri reren 25 Shooting PRoto S 2 5 cect nen ea r A A aes U AE an git eo 25 ZOOMING RESE E AENEA EAN E 28 EotT E ENEE E EAA E E E E 30 Playing movies and photos from a map HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJZ TOVE PJ740VE PJZ6OVE siinon tipirin nnen EANET 31 Operating buttons while playing c cee eee eee eee r irere rre 33 Advanced operations Recording people clearly cc cece cece cece eee a a eee eeeeeeeeesieeaes 35 Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority 06 35 Recording voices clearly Closer Voice 00c ccc ceeeeec eects een ees Capturing smiles automatically Smile Shutter Recording movies in various situations 06 00 cc cece cece ec eee eee teste tenes Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation Intelligent AUTO ie r has nadie ween Reade geen EAE 36 Reducing camera shake 7H SteadyShot 00000 0000cccceeeceeeeeeeeeeees 37 Recording in dark places NightShot 00cccceeeee ees teee een ees 37 Recording movies in dim places Video Light 6 6 0ceeeeeee 38 Recording images with the selected image quality 0 ccceeeeeeeees 39 Selecting the image quality of movies Recording mode 39 Changing the image quality of photos eiieeii rererere 40 Using the manual adjustment features
59. ejs 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 e You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER p 12 2 Select the desired language then select Next Touch the button on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with KJC then select Next GMT 00 Lisbon London 4 Set Summer Time select the date format and the date and time H f 10 30 e If you set Summer Time to On the clock advances 1 hour Date amp Time e When you select the date and time select one of the items and adjust the value with es e When you select LOK J the date and time setting operation is complete Changing the language setting You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Select MENU Setup A General Settings Language Setting a desired language To turn off the power Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button p 12 If the viewfinder is pulled out retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration on the right HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of
60. el ceeeesseessseeesseee 26 Tracking focus Triangulating Triangulating priority mode 43 Tripod onena rri 13 Troubleshooting 73 TVs E E NENE 48 TSB riian 17 56 USB Adaptor Cable ccco 65 USB Connecti tiser 63 USB connection support Cablen niana 15 VBR ansiano ai 78 Video Lights ccsisscstescestssacssscensese 38 Wall outlet wall socket Warning indicators White Balance Shift ee Wind noise eeseeceeeeseesneenee 70 WitidOWS RAIE PENE EPE PER PET 56 Wireless Remote Commander u cecescssesseseeeeeee 14 82 You will find the menu lists on pages 69 to 72 Others Index GB 95 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Printed on 70 or more recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan UN DPAcIUNVH g9 4418120110
61. emove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place The temperature of the battery pack is high Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place When attaching a video light sold separately it is recommended that you use an NP FV70 or NP FV100 battery pack e You cannot use the NP FV30 InfoLITHIUM battery pack with your camcorder In the default setting the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 2 minutes to save battery power Eco Mode p 72 Notes on the AC Adaptor e 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 e Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture e Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction e Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder holding both the camcorder and the DC plug Cg e Recording time Playing time p 76 e Remaining battery indicator p 26 e Charging the battery pack abroad p 19 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 pay
62. en 4 f Event name m a H Events To the previous event 5 lt E 1 2012 gt 2 1 L To the next event rs Time line bar Change to the movie 2012 lt Change Event Scale button photo recording mode T To play back short movies p 46 To the Map View screen le Highlight 30 HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE e Reduced size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are Event name Recorded time number of photos L L To go back to the Event 4 1 1 2012 gt 2 1 ooo AD it Switch Image Type button View screen a Previous next 4 5 Movie W Jist20125101 I Change to the movie 4 B Photo Se ES L photo recording mode T Last played image called thumbnails e To prevent your image data from being lost save all your recorded images on external media periodically e In the default setting a protected demonstration movie is pre recorded HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE 1 2 Select the recording location p 60 yoeqhe d Bulpuosay Playing movies and photos from a map HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJ7 10VE PJ740VE PJ760VE Switch to the Map View by touching Map View e Touch the direction on the map in which you want
63. er Speed gt Manual 2 Select _Jto adjust the shutter speed Shutter Speed sTBY i Auto Manual 1 As the value becomes smaller slower shutter speed a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured When you record images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp horizontal stripes may appear flicker may occur or color may change In this case change the shutter speed according to the power supply frequency in your region Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial It is convenient to make manual adjustments using the MANUAL dial by assigning a menu item Focus in the default setting to the MANUAL dial MANUAL button MANUAL dial q Press MANUAL to switch to manual operation mode e Pressing MANUAL switches the operation mode between manual and automatic 2 Rotate the dial to make the adjustment Items you can control with the MANUAL dial e Focus p 69 e Exposure p 69 e IRIS p 69 e Shutter Speed p 69 AE Shift p 69 e White Balance Shift p 69 To assign the menu item to the MANUAL dial 1 Press and hold MANUAL down for a few seconds suoljesado padueapy GB 4 2 Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to be assigned STBY Dial Setting Focus Exposure IRIS Shutter Speed AE Shift White Balance Shift Reset MANUA
64. ess Remote Commander The wireless remote commander is useful when you use the projector HDR PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE pry O IN o gt jon A pry DATA CODE button 71 Displays the date and time camera setting data or coordinates HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE of the recorded images when you press this button during playback PHOTO button 25 The on screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image SCAN SLOW buttons 33 Haa PP I Previous Next buttons 33 PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button 26 Transmitter START STOP button 25 Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button 30 Displays an Index screen during playback lt gt A V ENTER buttons When you press any of these buttons the light blue frame appears on the LCD screen Select a desired button or an item with lt P A V then press ENTER to enter Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in are the supplied Lens hood 1 quantity Camcorder 1 AC Adaptor 1 payejs Buap HDMI cable 1 Operating Guide This manual 1 e The PlayMemories Home Lite Version software and PlayMemories
65. g U and then select LOK J Photo Capture 9 01 20 ra j A B 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 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 0 3 M 4 3 On recording date and time of captured photos e 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 captured from the movie B Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computer For Windows The built in PlayMemories Home Lite Version software allows you to import images in the camcorder to your computer and play them on the computer easily Importing images Playback o0o0o00000 p e Use the USB connection support cable when the Built in USB Cable of the camcorder is too short for connection with
66. g these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end 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 For customers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No HDR PJ760VE Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA
67. gs 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 CX740VE CX760VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE ca e Power On By LCD HDR PJ710VE PJ720E p 71 e To set the date and time again Date amp Time Setting p 72 e To calibrate the touch panel Calibration p 82 Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons Default recording medium Alternative recording medium HDR CX730E Pi cass card _ HDR CX740VE Internal memory J Memory card CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE e You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos Selecting a recording medium HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE Select MENU gt Setup gt SS Media Settings gt Media Select the desired medium Inserting a memory card Open the cover and insert the memory card until it clicks Access lamp e The Preparing image database file Please wait screen appears if you insert a new memory card Wait until the screen disappears Inse
68. h the remote commander e Set CTRL FOR HDMI to On e Also set your TV accordingly Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details e The operation of BRAVIA Sync differs according to each model of BRAVIA Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details e If you turn off the TV your camcorder is turned off simultaneously 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 breathtaking HD quality The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos Using the built in projector HDR PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built in projector e The LCD screen turns off while an image is being projected Use the power zoom lever PHOTO button or wireless remote commander to operate the camcorder Face the projector lens towards a surface such as a wall and then press PROJECTOR PROJECTOR 2 When the operating guide screen appears select Project Projector Operation Method Focus Adjustment Gs 200m Select Cu PHOTO OK Some operations can t be run while projecting Switch to panel to oper
69. he 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 marked and embedded the Notice of Use as designated by SONY and or its affiliates and shall be treated in accordance with such notice Copyright and trademark information 1993 2011 NAVTEQ 2012 ZENRIN CO LTD Australia Hema Maps Pty Ltd 2010 Copyright Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited www psma com au Product incorporates data
70. hen creating a disc Turn off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Subject the camcorder or the DVDirect Express to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder Disc creation time to copy movies to the limit of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes It may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with a DVD writer Use the built in USB cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express sold separately etc which is compatible with high definition image quality HD movies 1 Connect a DVD writer to your camcorder with the Built in USB Cable 2 Select USB Connect on the camcorder screen e If the USB Select screen does not appear select MENU Setup gt 32 Connection USB Connect 3 Record movies on the connected device After the operation is completed select Cx Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder etc Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder a Sony DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express with the A V connecting cable You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette Insert the recording medium in the recording device a disc recorder etc e If your recording device has an input select
71. ht Low light amp Macro Camera shake detection The camcorder detects whether camera shake occurs or not and makes the optimum compensation Walk 3 Tripod Sound detection The camcorder detects and suppresses the wind noise so that the voice of a person or the surrounding sound can be recorded clearly 21 21 Auto Wind NR e To cancel the Intelligent Auto function select 1 G00 off To record images brighter than those recorded using the Intelligent Auto function Select MENU Camera Mic gt T Manual Settings Low Lux e The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject depending on the recording conditions Reducing camera shake EF SteadyShot The camcorder has a balanced SteadyShot function that allows you to reduce the camera shake when shooting with zooming as well as when shooting with a wide angle shot Active is the default setting 1 Select MENU Camera Mic gt Ns Camera Settings gt E SteadyShot 2 Select the desired item X SteadyShot STBY Sets image stabilization when shooting Active standara Active In addition to the balanced SteadyShot function the camcorder compensates for camera shake in the vertical and horizontal directions Standard The camcorder reduces camera shake using the balanced SteadyShot function in wide angle shooting off The camcorde
72. images p 53 e Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder p 77 78 Delete unnecessary images p 53 The camcorder stops operating e The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place e The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorder there for a while then turn on the camcorder PlayMemories Home cannot be installed e Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home does not work correctly e 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 Built in USB Cable from the computer and your camcorder and restart the computer then connect the computer and your camcorder again in the correct order e When both the Built in USB Cable and the USB jack of the camcorder are connected to the external devices at the same time disconnect one that is not connected to a computer Self diagnosis display Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE check the fol
73. including subsequent updates upgrades is referred to herein as the SOFTWARE This LICENSE covers only the SOFTWARE You may use the SOFTWARE only in connection with your use of the PRODUCT By touching the AGREE button appearing on the screen of the PRODUCT in connection with this License you agree to be bound by the terms of this LICENSE If you do not agree to the terms of this LICENSE SONY is unwilling to license the SOFTWARE to you In such event the SOFTWARE will not be available and you may not use the SOFTWARE SOFTWARE LICENSE The SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE is licensed not sold GRANT OF LICENSE This LICENSE grants you the following rights on a non exclusive basis SOFTWARE You may use the SOFTWARE on one unit of the PRODUCT Use You may use the SOFTWARE for its own use DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS Restrictions You may not transfer or distribute any part of the SOFTWARE in any form for any purpose except as expressly permitted in this LICENSE You may not use the SOFTWARE with any products systems or applications other than with the PRODUCT Except as otherwise provided in this LICENSE you may not use and may not permit any third party to use the SOFTWARE separated from the PRODUCT in whole or in part including but not limited to reproductions outputs or extrac
74. is reduces the overall recording time The number in is the minimum recordable time Memory card High definition image quality HD unit minute 2B 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 8 15 35 75 150 PS PS 8 a5 35 75 150 F 10 20 40 85 180 A a0 20 40 85 180 fa 10 25 60 120 245 10 25 60 120 245 Ha 25 50 105 210 430 15 35 80 160 325 IP 40 85 180 370 740 5 1ch 35 70 150 300 610 IP 45 90 185 380 770 2h 35 75 155 310 630 Standard definition image quality STD unit minute 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB HQ 25 50 110 220 445 20 50 100 205 410 25 55 110 225 460 2ch 25 50 100 210 420 5 1ch Fre You can change the recording sound format with Audio Mode p 70 e When using a Sony memory card The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and REC Mode and HH Frame Rate p 70 The number in is the minimum recordable time Expected number of recordable photos Internal memory HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE You can record the maximum 40 000 photos Memory card 241M 2GB 200 4GB 400 8 GB 810 16 GB 1600 32 GB 3250 e When using a Sony memory card e The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during reco
75. l media device and then play back images stored on the external media device p 65 You can connect your computer and the external media device and import images to your computer using the the built in PlayMemories Home software p 59 e For this operation you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 sold separately e Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket e Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device 1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable sold separately E USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 sold separately Ta e Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while Preparing image database file Please wait is displayed on the LCD screen e If Repair Img DB FE is displayed on the camcorder screen select LOK J 2 Select Copy on the camcorder screen Copy images that have not been copied to the external media l Play without copying Copy Easy copy e HDR CX730E Movies and photos that are stored in the memory card inserted in the camcorder and that have not yet been saved on to external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE Movies and photos that are stored on one of the camc
76. light e When you shoot photos the video light turns off and will work as a flash ic e Light Bright p 70 Recording images with the selected image quality 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 77 or the type of media device to which the images can be copied may change depending on the recording mode selected Standard HQ is the default setting e 50p Quality PS can be set only when the E Frame Rate is set to 50p 1q Select MENU gt Image Quality Size gt EH REC Model 2 Select the desired recording mode 3 HAREC Mode HG Sets the quality of movies Highest Quality EX High QualityFH Standard HO Long Time LP Recordable copyable media aoe e appears on a medium icon if a movie recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be copied on that medium Recording mode and the media devices to which the images can be copied Recording mode Types of media A FH PS FX HQ LP On this camcorder Internal memory v v v Memory card v v v On external devices External media USB storage v v v devices Blu ray discs V V Vv AVCHD aoe ey recording discs 1 50p Quality PS can be set only when the EH Frame Rate is set to
77. lowing 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 5 04 00 qJ c 04 00 e The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series p 16 e Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely p 16 c 06 000 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 O00 00 Follow the steps from on page 73 D e The battery pack is nearly used up Adis e The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place N e No memory card is inserted p 23 e When the indicator flashes there are not enough free spaces for recording images Delete unnecessary images p 53 or format the memory card after storing the images on other media p 71 e The image data base file may be damaged Check the data base file by selecting MENU gt Setup gt Media Settings Repair Img DB F
78. m ion batteries Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack e Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children e Keep the battery pack dry e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony 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 Note on the power cord mains lead The power cord mains lead is designed specifically for use with this camcorder only and should not be used with other electrical equipment Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss 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 fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by A
79. menu screen Japso ed JNOA Bulziwioysn gt GB 67 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 B 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 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 EH Shooting Mode Movie sisetinceartecsietnaitn Records movies Shoots photos Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Records smooth slow motion movies 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 Camera Mic Mi Manual Settings White Balance 0 Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment Spot Meter FCs Adjusts the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously Spot Meter Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you t
80. n select Cx suoleiado padueapy 43 Checking the triangulating status The camcorder displays the status of the GPS signal reception when you are unable to obtain the triangulating information q Display your current location p 43 If your current location appears on the LCD screen you do not need to continue this operation 2 Select OK Cx Your Location a Cannot receive enough GPS signals GPS can Position in open areas outdoors Position Cancel y Satellite icons Satellite map Exley sition Inform tion Latitude Ly W 8N Longit f M E Position date and time 2 31 1 201 11 59 Triangulating Information for the gauge location that was previously obtained e To close the triangulating information screen select L_X GB 44 On the satellite map and triangulating gauge The center of the satellite map shows your current location You can check the direction north south east west of the satellites with the satellite icons that appear on the satellite map When the camcorder succeeds in triagulating your location the triangulating gauge turns to green How to check the GPS satellite icons triangulating gauge The color of the GPS satellite icons and the triangulating gauge change according to the current status triangulation GPS satellite icons Status triangulating gauge H
81. n may result e HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface to send both video audio signals The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white left channel or red right channel plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR suoleiado padueapy GB 49 50 When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc Cg e Setting the aspect ratio supported by the TV TV Type p 71 If your TV VCR has a 21 pin adaptor EUROCONNECTOR Use a 21 pin adaptor sold separately to view playback pictures m Using BRAVIA Sync You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV You can display the camcorder screens such as Event View play selected movies or display selected photos by pressing up down left right enter buttons of the remote commander of your TV e There may be some operations you cannot do wit
82. ng chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time On handing the LCD screen and 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 the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss in Germany and Sony Corporation and produces superior images It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens Also the lens for your camcorder is T coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors MTF Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens 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 On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre installed recharg
83. nnectors A V Remote Connector Video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack HDMI mini connector USB jack mini AB Type A Built in USB HDR CX730E CX740VE PJ740VE output only Headphone jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm MIC input jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm LCD screen Picture 7 5 cm 3 0 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total number of pixels 921 600 1 920 X 480 Projector HDR PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE Projection type DLP Light source LED R G B Focus Manual Throw Distance 0 5 m 1 6 feet or over Contrast ratio 1500 1 Resolution output nHD 640 X 360 Continuous projection time when using the supplied battery pack Approx 1 h 40 min General Power requirements DC 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor USB Charging DC 5 V 500 mA 1 5 A Average power consumption HDR PJ710VE PJ720E HD 3 4 W STD 3 1 W HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E P 760VE During camera recording using the viewfinder at normal brightness HD 3 2 W STD 3 0 W During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness HD 3 4 W STD 3 1 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE 67 5 mm X 73 5 mm X 137 5 mm 2 3 4 in X 3 in X 5 1 2 in w h d including the projecting parts 107 5 mm X 87 5 mm X 166 mm 4 1 4 in X 3 1 2 in X 6 5 8 in
84. not a malfunction e Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket or remove the battery pack then reconnect it after about 1 minute If the functions still do not work press RESET using a pointed object If you press RESET p 12 all settings including the clock setting are reset The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorder there for a while then turn on your camcorder 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 Eco Mode p 72 or turn on the power again e Charge the battery pack p 16 Pressing START STOP or PHOTO does not record images e The playback screen is displayed Press MODE to turn on the H Movie or Photo lamp p 25 X PU S1BYIO GB 74 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 media is full Delete unnecessary
85. od sold separately the length of on D the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in To fasten the grip belt To attach the lens hood Securing ring Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow e When attaching the lens hood align the opening section of the lens hood with the flash emitting section of the camcorder properly e To remove the lens hood turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the opposite direction from that of the arrow e Remove the lens hood when you record movies using the NightShot function If you do not do so the shadow of the lens hood will be reflected and recorded in your movies e Remove the lens hood when you operate the camcorder with the supplied remote commander GB 13 To attach the Step Down Ring Align the Step Down Ring with the camcorder properly then turn it in the direction of the arrow until the Step Down Ring is locked in place e You can change to the filter diameter to 37mm 1 1 2 in by attaching the Step Down Ring allowing you to use the recommended conversion lens e You cannot attach the wide end conversion lens filter if the Step Down Ring is attached e To remove Step Down Ring turn it in the opposite direction from that of the arrow Wirel
86. only 680 g 1 lb 7 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and the lens hood HDR PJ760E 575 g 1 lb 4 oz main unit only 675 g 1 lb 7 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and the lens hood AC Adaptor AC L200C AC L200D Power requirements AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Current consumption 0 35 A 0 18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8 4 V Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 48 mm X 29 mm X 81 mm 1 15 16 in X 1 3 16 in X 3 1 4 in w h d excluding the projecting parts Mass approx 170 g 6 0 oz excluding the power cord mains lead See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP FV50 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC 6 8 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge current 2 1 A Capacity Typical 7 0 Wh 1 030 mAh Minimum 6 6 Wh 980 mAh Type Li ion Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories On trademarks e Handycam and HANS YONI are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e AVCHD AVCHD Progressive AVCHD logotype and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corpo
87. or set it to the input mode 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device with the A V connecting cable GB 63 adIAap eusa xa Ue YUM sabeu Hulves 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 the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white left channel or the red right channel plug to the audio input jack on the device ica e Copying date and time information Data Code p 71 A V e Using 4 3 screen size display device TV Type connecting p 71 cable Input Red White Yellow AUDIO VIDEO Ss PE ie SS Ga Signal flow 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 GB 64 Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on an external media device USB storage devices such as an external hard disk drive The following functions will be available after you have saved your images on an external media device e You can connect your camcorder and the externa
88. or AC Adaptor Access lamp p 23 is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing When E Frame Rate is set to 25p you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording mode 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 Guide Frame set to On and using the outer frame of Guide Frame p 70 as a guide C e Recording time recordable number of photos p 76 e Media Select p 23 e Flash p 70 e To display items on the LCD screen all the time Display Setting p 70 e To change the image size a Image Size p 40 e Recordable time remaining capacity Media Info p 71 Zooming Move the power zoom lever 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 e 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
89. order s recording media selected in Media Select and that have not yet been saved on external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images in your camcorder To disconnect the external media device select Key while the camcorder is in the playback standby mode either Event View or Event Index is displayed To play back images in the external media device on the camcorder Select Play without copying in step 2 and select the image you want to view e You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder p 48 e When an external media device is connected Z will appear on the Event View screen GB 65 adIAap eUsa xa Ue YUM sabeu Hulres GB 66 Lh 1 1 2012 gt 2 1 2012 e Buighlight To delete images in the external media device 1 Select Play without copying in step 2 2 Select MENU Edit Copy Delete and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to delete images To save the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device 1 Select Play without copying in step 2 2 Select MENU Edit Copy Copy and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to save images e If you want to copy images that have not yet been copied select
90. otos with a computer Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computer 55 For WiINdOWS S i akese iare ne eri D aE a Ear PED p ner EGTE a aI ini 55 FOF MAG ee sits ba hte hoes Mulan AA ay dese bed a N a A NE 55 Preparing a computer Windows 06 06 cccc ccc eee eee ee cece beet etn eee eteeeneeees 56 Step 1 Checking the computer system 56 Step 2 Installing the built in PlayMemories Home software 56 Starting the PlayMemories Home software 00 00ccecceeceeeeee eee eee ees 59 Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder 6 60 00c0ee ees 59 Installing Music Transfer HDR CX760E CX760VE PJ7 10VE PJ720E PI7GOE PIZGOVE sol sce Mev oup teal anea cba beac sae hse age se tid ai ea ndehea een be 59 Installing software for a Mac 0 cc cece cece cece ec ee nett tenets tenes 59 s u U02 Jo ajqey Saving images with an external device Dubbing guid z sanne caeran caida eaaa aa aA iei aa arriden 60 The devices on which the created disc can be played back 61 Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder 06 0cccec cece eeeeeeeeen ees 62 Creating a disc with DVDirect Express 00 00c oriris errereen 62 Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with a DVD writer 63 Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with arec rder ete oi yates cee villa
91. ou want to delete e Release protection Protect p 71 e Format p 71 Delete mvove _ __ePHoTo Dividing a movie Fi MOVIE PHOTO q Select Divide on the movie playback screen Add check marks V to the movies or photos to be deleted and select LOK J amp GB 54 2 Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using P U and then select OK pu Divide www 0 01 20 ta e Go 5 A B A Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B Adjusts the dividing point with more precision e A slight difference 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 Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder If you want to do advanced editing operations use the built in PlayMemories Home software Capturing a photo from a movie HDR CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ760E PJ760VE You can capture images from movies recorded with your camcorder HDR CX740VE PJ740VE You can capture images from movies recorded in the internal recording medium q Select Photo Capture that appears on the playback screen of a movie E J 2 Select the point where you want to capture a photo usin
92. ouch on the screen Spot Focus Adjusts the focus on a subject you touch on the screen EXPOSUTE sssssssssssssssseseee Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos If you select Manual adjust the brightness exposure using CZ FOCU apona isiin Adjusts the focus manually If you select Manual select L to adjust the focus for a nearby subject and L74 J to adjust the focus for a distant subject IRIS Sharpens the subject with its background blurred or sharpens the whole image Shutter Speed Adjusts Shutter Speed When you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed it appears as if frozen on the image At a lower shutter speed the subject appears as if it is flowing Sets the maximum level of AGC Auto Gain Control Adjusts the exposure Touch L Jif the subject is white or the backlight is bright or touch _ _J if the subject is black or the light is dim Adjusts the white balance Records bright color images in the dim AGC Limit AE Shift White Balance Shift LOW LUR ms Camera Settings Japso ed JNOA Bulziwioysn gt Scene Selection Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene such as night view or beach Cinematone Adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of films when recording Fades scenes in or out Sets the self timer when your
93. photos es Connection to the external media device 65 Bottom Indicator Meaning oO Micref Level low 70 Bee Auto Wind NR set to Off 70 BB Closer Voice set to Off 35 D Blt in Zoom Mic 70 d5 1ch 2ch Audio Mode 70 Low Lux 69 GB 92 Index amp 5 1ch surround sound 00 49 Fein AAA E ER 53 Empty MUSC iian 47 Cad a Event View csccessessesssessesseeneesees 30 Active Interface Shoe 11 81 Expanded Feature AE Shift Extended Zoom AGC Tami 502 External media device 65 Auto Wind NR 37 AVCHD recording disc 7 39 A V connecting cable 0000 48 ep Battery pack 16 Beep 22 BRAVIA Sync Built in USB Cable 17 Calibration 82 Handycam User Guide ay Charging the battery pack P HDMI Cable Charging the battery pack using Highlight Movie 47 your computer 17 Highlight Playback 46 Closer Voice Highlight Setting COMputela cccscsseesssseecsseecsseeesses 56 HQ Connecting 48 Creating discs 60 62 G amp D ap Data Code Date Time Deleter nanu Direct Copy veccseccssseecssseeesseeesssees 66 DISC BURN OPTION Lamgurage ssccscrssssessesessessesseneanes 6 Disc recorder LD SCTECM oo essseecssssesssseecsnesesnees 26 Display items on the LCD Lens hood sisate as 13 screen Divide Dual Capture Dubbing DID verae AE
94. pplication 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 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 ensurin
95. r does not use the balanced SteadyShot function e The angle of view will be changed after changing the settings of the E SteadyShot function 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 3 Photo is lit Recording in dark places NightShot You can record images even in total darkness Press NIGHTSHOT suoljesado padueapy GB 37 GB 38 Infrared port e appears e To cancel the NightShot function press NIGHTSHOT again e Using NightShot in bright places will cause a malfunction of your camcorder e Do not cover the infrared port Infrared rays are required when using NightShot e When recording movies using the NightShot function remove the lens hood supplied the Step Down Ring supplied and the conversion lens sold separately Cg e Focus p 69 e Low Lux p 69 Recording movies in dim places Video Light Press LIGHT S Flash Video light Each time you press the LIGHT button the indicator changes as follows Off no indicator gt Auto CAAUTO gt On Q gt e Keep a distance of about 0 3 m to 1 5 m 1 foot to 5 feet between the camcorder and the subject e The video light generates strong light Do not use the video light directly in front of the eyes at close range The battery drains quickly while using the video
96. rademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc 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 SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of 4 i their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual L Works with 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 87 XOPU S1BYIO GB 88 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS HDr CX740VE CX760VE PJ710VE PJ740VE PJ760VE 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 video camera recorder product PRODUCT Such map data
97. ration e Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo MagicGate IMIAGIC GATE MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation e x v Colour is a trademark of Sony Corporation e BIONZ is a trademark of Sony Corporation e S MOASTET is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation e BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation e DVDirect is a trademark of Sony Corporation e 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 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 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 eB and PlayStation are registered t
98. rd location information E Images will be registered using the location information that was previously obtained Triangulating meters If you do not want to record location information Select MENU Setup gt LA General Settings GPS Setting Off e It may take a while before the camcorder starts triangulating 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 Obtaining a map of the current location triangulating priority mode This feature is useful for checking a map of your current location while traveling As the camcorder turns other functions off to search for satellites obtaining triangulating information can take priority Select MENU Setup gt General Settings gt Your Location A marker red that indicates your current location ation ee To Gi X Displays the triangulating information p 44 e Ifyou select a certain point on the screen the map shows an area with that point at the center Select _ _ to move your current location back to the center again e If the camcorder cannot acquire current location information the triangulating information screen appears p 44 e If the location information that was previously acquired is invalid the marker does not appear To close the current location scree
99. rding p 92 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 Standard definition image quality STD HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 720 X 576 pixels 16 9 4 3 e The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio Photo recording mode Dual capture 6 544 X 3 680 dots 16 9 4 912 X 3 680 dots 4 3 4 672 X 2 628 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 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 The camcorder is not dustproofed dripproofed or waterproofed e Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers Lens hood S Shoe cover Battery pack Built in USB Cable Viewfinder HDR
100. rectly Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have been created using the built in PlayMemories Home software to DVD players or recorders as these devices do not support the AVCHD 4Ja1Ndwod e yim so oUd pue s jaow Hues 57 GB 58 standard If you do you may not be able to remove the disc from these devices This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format Using the enclosed PC software high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media However DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders as the DVD player recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning e When you access the camcorder from the computer use the built in PlayMemories Home software Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer The image files may be damaged or may not be played back Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer The camcorder automatically divides an image file that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files All image files may be shown as separate files on a computer however the files will be handled properly by the import function and the playback function of the camcorder or the PlayMemories Home software Use the built in PlayMemories Home software when you import long movies or edited images from the camcorder to a computer
101. reen disappear if you do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a few seconds To display the items again touch the LCD screen While playing a movie gt Volume 1 Delete i Context 5 CJ ts CY OD we ee To stop 3 Next Previous To fast forward To fast reverse To pause play While viewing photos yoeqhe d Bulpuoday Operating buttons while viewing photos will be changed depends on the setting of Switch Image Type button p 31 Em Movie photo default setting eu q Delete iii FY 101 0014 Eos BS oe e e t Next Previous To play pause movies and photos in the order recorded GB 33 GB 34 M photo g Delete E Context L i O M 101 0014 C x B gt ei Previous a E Next To start stop slide show 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 e Select L lt 0 0 during pause to play movies slowly e To repeat Slideshow select FAs Slideshow Set 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
102. ries regions Active Interface Shoe e The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as a video light a flash or a microphone sold separately The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen and the viewfinder HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE of your camcorder Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details e The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely To connect an accessory press down and push it to the end and then tighten the screw To remove an accessory loosen the screw and then press down and pull out the accessory e When you are recording movies with an external flash sold separately connected to the accessory shoe turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded e You cannot use an external flash sold separately and the built in flash at the same time e When an external microphone sold separately is connected it takes precedence over the built in microphone GB 81 xX pu s1 470 GB 82 On Wireless Remote Commander LCD screen e Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander Insulation sheet cf e Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder p 11 When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander
103. rt the card with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated payejs Bud GB 23 GB 24 To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once e To ensure stable operation of the memory card it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use p 71 Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable Save your important data on your PC etc 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 71 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 When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Capacity Described in this Class operation manual verified Memory Stick PRO Duo media Mark2 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Upto Memory Stick PRO 32GB Duo media SD memory card SDHC memory card i Class 4 or Up to SDXC memory card faster 64GB SD card e Operation with all memory cards is not assured e A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder e Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or
104. s 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 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 3 4 5 6 7 8j 9 10 sTBY D oa 22 le vt H Zoom button W Wide T Telephoto START STOP button in movie recording mode PHOTO button in photo recording mode MENU button 67 Status detected by Intelligent Auto 36 Recording status STBY REC AE AF automatic exposure automatic focus lock 26 gt 0 A Oo N GPS triangulating status 43 7 Tracking focus 35 Zoom Remaining battery 9 Counter hour minute second Capturing a photo Recording playback editing media 92 10 Tracking focus cancel button 35 77 Intelligent Auto button 36 42 Audio mode 70 Audio Level Display 70 13 Approximate number of recordable photos Aspect ratio 16 9 or 4 3
105. s vlads a a wiedlvn Cat aadenien dau wellvn AEA NS 63 Saving images on an external media device 0 ccc cec eee eee eee rreren 65 Customizing your camcorder USING MENUS e ceed uinickbmntg abated ab eanneresheress apie intel evens duewesh A 67 MenuiliSts eraen aaea katar ea ani DEn E anger t TAEA NENE 69 Others Index TrOUBlESHOOUING 5 oi Sere cet gids aia ead e a Dae teak seenaieg wl ectega tesa enum dionss 73 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators 0 0 06 c cee ceee cee terree eeeeeneeee ees 74 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos ccceeeeeee 76 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 76 Expected recording time of MOVIeS 0 0 06 ccc eee cece tc eee eee een ees 77 Expected number of recordable photos 00 00c cece eeeeeeeeen ees 78 About handling of your camcorder 06 6c ccc cece cece ec eee eeeeee eee eeeeen een eees 79 SPECIFICATIONS eanan oo ashes Sect shila a eae ren E A T ea a 84 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS HDR CX740VE CX760VE PJ7 10VE PJ740VE PJ760VE 88 Screen Indicato San 25 o hates a E EE EE eerie 91 NAEK sorai ea E A aE A E A a ERT 93 GB 10 Parts and controls Figures in are reference pages pry N 0 A N
106. still camera and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder And the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability e Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice e In this manual the internal memory HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE of the camcorder and the memory card are called recording media e In this manual the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality HD is called AVCHD recording disc e The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification between models Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder e Illustrations used in this manual are based on HDR PJ760VE unless otherwise specified Recording Capacity USB jack media of internal memory HDR Memory Output CX730E card only only HDR Internal 32 GB Output CX740VE memory only HDR memory J740VE 12 3 card HDR Input J710VE Output HDR 64 GB J720E HDR 96 GB CX760E CX760VE HDR 1760E 3 J760V p 1 2 3 The model with 1 is equipped with a viewfinder The model with 2 is equipped with a GPS function The model with 3 is equipped with a projector Learning more about the camcorder Handycam User Guide
107. t laws Notes on use e Do not do any of the following Otherwise the recording media may be damaged recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost or other malfunctions could occur ejecting the memory card when the access lamp p 23 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 EH Movie Photo lamps p 25 or the access lamp p 23 are lit or flashing 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 Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations The LCD screen and viewfinder HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE are 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 IS ace 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
108. ted select x To perform DISC BURN OPTION You can also create a standard definition image quality STD disc 1 Select DISC BURN OPTION in step 3 above 2 Select the recording medium containing the movie s you want to save HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE P 760E PJ760VE 3 Select the image quality of the disc you will create 4 Add check marks V to the images you want to copy and then select LOK J Remaining disc capacity 1 2012 z ae T i LI OK ES Disc Burn Option e After the operation is completed select x To play back a disc in the DVDirect Express 1 To play back movies from the disc in the DVDirect Express on the TV screen connect the DVDirect Express to the Y USB jack of your camcorder and connect your camcorder to the TV p 48 2 Insert a created disc into the DVDirect Express 3 Press the play button on the DVDirect Express e After the operation is completed select x e High definition HD and standard definition STD image quality movies will be saved on individual discs If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc disc creation stops when the limit is reached The last movie on the disc may be cut off Do not do any of the following w
109. tely You cannot use a Sony CP AH2R CP AL or AC UP100 portable power supply device sold separately to charge the camcorder Charging time Approximate time min required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Charging time als Kenape UL RUSE he NP FV50 supplied 155 280 NP FV70 195 545 NP FV100 390 1 000 e The charging times shown in the table 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 The charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable GB 17 GB 18 To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen Slide the BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Make the same connections as those for charging the battery pack Even if the battery pack is attached the battery pack is not discharged Notes on the battery pack e When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor turn the camcorder off and make sure that the H Movie Photo lamps p 25 and the access lamp p 23 are turned off The CHG charge lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions The battery pack is not attached correctly The battery pack is damaged The temperature of the battery pack is low R
110. the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with water Never use a solvent such as alcohol benzene or thinner acid alkaline or abrasive detergent or a chemical cleaning cloth as they will damage the lens surface On adjustment of the touch panel Calibration The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly If this happens follow the procedure below It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation MENU Setup gt A General Settings gt Calibration Calibration Adjust touch response point Touch the center of the x mark Cancel Touch x displayed on the screen with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times Touch Cancel to cancel calibration e If you did not press the right spot try the calibration again e Do not use a sharp pointed object for calibration Doing so may damage the LCD screen e You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated or closed with the screen facing out On handling the casing e If the casing is soiled clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish Usi
111. the map to be scrolled Keep touching that point to scroll the map continuously e If you change the map scale using the power zoom lever the clusters of thumbnails will change as well Lt 1 1 2012 gt 2 1 2012 a x S highiight GB 31 GB 32 3 Select the desired image 1 1 2012 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 Yes on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the license agreement p 88 You cannot use the map data if you touch No 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 Yes Screen display on the Map View To the MENU screen To the Event View screen OGNE PALTANCOORY To the movie recording gt B Highlight display Switch Image Type button To the Map View Cx i 1 2012 Previous next 4 B LEAN ra HLLANCOURTS 4 E01 MEMS To the movie photo 4 recording display Operating buttons while playing Items on the LCD sc
112. the recording sound format 5 1ch surround 2ch stereo Micref Level esses Sets the microphone level for recording me Shooting Assist My Button Assigns functions to My Buttons Expanded Focus Magnifies the image that appears at the center of the screen by about 2 0 times Guide Frame 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 LMS sessssiccgtecsseciecssecasarnce Displays a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness Peaking Displays an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced Light Bright Adjusts the brightness of the video light Audio Level Display Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen while recording amp 1lmage Quality Size HH REC Mode Frame Rate Sets the frame rate to record movies HD Setting ees Sets the image quality for recording high definition image quality HD or standard definition image quality STD Sets the mode to record movies Wide Mode nseesessessssssssseees Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality STD XNV COLOF sssssssssssssssrssrssrsssssse Records a wider range of colors Set this item when you watch images with a TV which is compliant with x v Color J Image Size susv 1 1
113. tion files Only pre installed demonstration movie may be deleted Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder color HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE Image device 6 3 mm 1 2 88 type CMOS Sensor Recording pixels photo 16 9 Max 24 1 mega 6 544 X 3 680 pixels Gross Approx 6 650 000 pixels Effective movie 16 9 Approx 6 140 000 pixels Effective photo 16 9 Approx 6 140 000 pixels Effective photo 4 3 Approx 4 600 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T 10 x Optical 4 17 x Extended while recording movies 120 x Digital Filter diameter 52 mm 2 1 8 in 37 mm 1 1 2 in When attaching the Step Down Ring F1 8 F3 4 Focal length f 3 8 mm 38 0 mm 5 32 in 1 1 2 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 26 0 mm 260 mm 1 1 16 in 10 1 4 in 16 9 For photos 26 0 mm 260 mm 1 1 16 in 10 1 4 in 16 9 Color temperature Auto One Push Indoor 3 200 K Outdoor 5 800 K Minimum illumination 6 lx lux in default setting shutter speed 1 50 second 3 lx lux Low Lux is set to On shutter speed 1 25 second 0 lx lux NIGHTSHOT is set to On The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid and the image processing system BIONZ allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described 4 EH SteadyShot is set to Standard or Off 5 HH SteadyShot is set to Active Input Output co
114. tions or other works thereof in any form for the purpose of rental or lease whether with any license fee or not Some jurisdictions do not allow the restrictions of such rights in such case the above restrictions may not apply to you Limitation on Reverse Engineering Decompilation and Disassembly You may not i extract the SOFTWARE from the PRODUCT ii reproduce copy modify port translate or create derivative works of the SOFTWARE in whole or in part or iii reverse engineer decompile disassemble the SOFTWARE by any means whatsoever in whole or in part for any purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of such rights in such case the above limitation may not apply to you Trademarks and Notices You may not remove alter cover or deface any trademarks or copyright notices on the SOFTWARE Data Files The SOFTWARE may create data files automatically for use with the SOFTWARE Any such data files will be deemed to be part of the SOFTWARE SOFTWARE Transfer You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this LICENSE only as part of a sale or transfer of the PRODUCT provided you retain no copies of the SOFTWARE transfer all of the SOFTWARE including all copies only if permitted to copy under Limitation on Reverse Engineering Decompilation and Disassembly Paragraph above component parts the media and printed materials all versions and any upgrades of the SOFTWARE and this LICENSE and
115. to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 20 On recording LCD Panel viewfinder HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE 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 PAL system based TV e Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyrigh
116. uality FX 9 h 20 min 9h High Quality 12h40min 12h15min FH 12h 40 min 12h 15 min 22h20min 21h35min Standard HQ 16h55min 16h 25 min Long Time 38h35min 37h20 min TP 5 1ch 31h40min 30h 40 min Long Time 39h55min 38h 40min LP 2ch 32h 35 min 31 h 35 min Standard definition image quality STD in h hour and min minute Recording time Recording mode F HDR a peal CX760VE J PJ760VE Standard HQ 23h5min 22h25 min 5 1ch 21h15 min 20h 35 min Standard HA 23 h 50 min 23 h 5 min 2ch You can change the recording sound format with 21 h 50 min Audio Mode p 70 21 h 10 min 2ch 6h 35min 14h 20 min 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 The maximum continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours e If you want to record up to the maximum recording time indicated in the table you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ710VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE 77 xX pu s1 470 e Your camcorder uses the VBR Variable Bit Rate format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate and th
117. which is 2010 Telstra Corporation Limited GM Holden Limited Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd NAVTEQ International LLC Sentinel Content Pty Limited and Continental Pty Ltd Austria Bundesamt fiir Eich und Vermessungswesen Canada This data includes information taken with permission from Canadian authorities including Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada Queen s Printer for Ontario Canada Post Corporation GeoBase The Department of Natural Resources Canada All rights reserved Croatia Estonia Latvia Lithuania Moldova Poland Slovenia and Ukraine EuroGeographic France source IGN 2009 BD TOPO Germany Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zustaendigen Behoerden entnommen Great Britain Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2010 Contains Royal Mail data Royal Mail copyright and database right 2010 Greece Copyright Geomatics Ltd Hungary Copyright 2003 Top Map Ltd Italy La Banca Dati Italiana stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana Japan AAOWMOF RMI cCHlco Cd BEER ORB EAE C ARTOS FAO HER MEAL CWKS GRES FOOKE 5 204 465 AAOHMOSFRMICHlco Cd BOER DORRE ROR ESH 1 No 3 AA ALAICSIT OHS MBORE amp e ALT WAT GAES Mie B78S F 16445238
118. within a certain period the light blue frame disappears When you press any of lt 4 P A or ENTER again the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last e You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen or the viewfinder HDR CX730E CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE using lt gt A V To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the tab inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case Place a new battery with the side facing up Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks a A Tab La WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire e When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorten or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion 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 projector lens HDR PJ7 1 0VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE e Wipe
119. y HD DVD writer other than DVDirect TS Express Ss Saving images on a DVD disc bis EP with high definition image quality Built in USB Cable 63 U HD or with standard definition image quality STD Hard disk recorder etc e a Saingi DVD disc with ing cabl E g images on a iscwith A V connecting cable E standard definition image quality supplied 63 STD External media device USB Adapter Cable Saving images on an external VMC UAM1 sold 65 image quality HD Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality STD Use the A V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images are saved e Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs If it is not deleted the camcorder may not operate correct e Movies recorded with ly However you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it HDR CX740VE CX760E CX760VE PJ7 10VE PJ720E PJ740VE PJ760E PJ760VE saved on external media devices ica e Dubbing on a computer tl GB 60 he built in PlayMemories Home software p 59 REC Mode p 70 set to 50p Quality PS or Highest Quality FX can be The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality HD AVCHD format playback devices such as a Sony Blu ray disc player or a PlayStation 3 DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD Ordinary DVD playb

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