Sony HDR-PJ790V User manual

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HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790/ PJ790E/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE
User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
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Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
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Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Before use
Before use
How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide
Model Information
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Parts and controls
Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander)
Screen indicators
About language setting
About language setting
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"Handycam" User Guide PrintSearch
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Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
device
Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Getting started
Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Attaching the supplied accessories
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor
Charging the battery pack using your computer
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium
Inserting a memory card
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Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
device
Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Recording
Recording
Recording
Recording movies
Shooting photos
Screen indicators during recording
Useful functions for recording images
Zooming
Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)
Recording in mirror mode
Intelligent Auto
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light)
Recording in dark places (NightShot)
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial
Recording information on your location (GPS)
Features available using GPS (Models with GPS)
Using the GPS function (Models with GPS)
Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulation priority mode) (Models with GPS)
Checking the triangulating status (Models with GPS)
Hints for better reception (Models with GPS)
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Before use
Getting started
Recording
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Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
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Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Playback
Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Playing movies and photos from a map (Models with GPS)
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie
Highlight playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback
Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save)
Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image
quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector
Using the projector for your computer or smartphone
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Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
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Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Playing images on a TV
Playing images on a TV
Playing images on a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Playing images on a non-high-definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
Playing images on a TV supporting 5.1ch surround sound
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
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Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Saving images with an external device
Saving images with an external device
Using the “PlayMemories Home” software
Playing images on a computer
Checking the computer system
Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer
Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer
The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software
Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder
Saving images on an external media device
Saving images on an external media device easily
Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder
Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
Creating a disc with a recorder
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
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Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
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Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function
Using the Wi-Fi function
Using the Wi-Fi function
Using the Wi-Fi function
Attaching the wireless adaptor
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached
Ctrl with Smartphone
Send to Smartphone
Send to Computer
WPS Push
Access point settings
Edit Device Name
Disp MAC Address
SSID/PW Reset
Network Info Reset
Airplane Mode
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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"Handycam" User Guide PrintSearch
Operation Search
Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
device
Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Customizing your camcorder
Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec)
Golf Shot
Camera/Mic
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus)
Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter)
Spot Focus
Exposure
Focus
IRIS
Shutter Speed
AGC Limit
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux
Scene Selection
Cinematone
Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo)
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Auto Back Light
Dial Setting
NIGHTSHOT Light
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Smile Sensitivity
Flash
Flash Level
Red Eye Reduction
Closer Voice
Blt-in Zoom Mic
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Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode
Audio Rec Level
My Button
Expanded Focus
Grid Line
Display Setting
Zebra
Peaking
Light Bright
Audio Level Display
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode
Frame Rate
HD/MP4/STD Setting
Wide Mode
x.v.Color
Image Size
Playback Function
Event View
Map View (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
Highlight Movie
Scenario
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy
Setup
Media Select
Media Info
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
Data Code
Volume
Download Music (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V)
Empty Music (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V)
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
Airplane Mode (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
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GPS Setting (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
REC Lamp
Remote Ctrl
Language Setting
24p Mode (HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790E/ PJ790VE)
Calibration
Battery Info
Power Save
Initialize
Demo Mode
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
Auto Area ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
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"Handycam" User Guide PrintSearch
Operation Search
Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
device
Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander
Batteries/power sources
LCD screen/viewfinder
Memory card
Recording
Playback
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Playback on the TV
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display
Warning Indicators
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"Handycam" User Guide PrintSearch
Operation Search
Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
device
Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
About GPS (Models with GPS)
About the memory card
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
On moisture condensation
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Charging time
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Expected recording time of movies
Expected number of recordable photos
Using your camcorder abroad
Using your camcorder abroad
On trademarks
On trademarks
License
Notes on the License
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"Handycam" User Guide PrintSearch
Operation Search
Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external
device
Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Contents list
Contents list
Operation Search
Operation Search
Search by operation
Back to top
Before use
How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide
Model Information
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Parts and controls
Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander)
Screen indicators
About language setting
About language setting
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Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Attaching the supplied accessories
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor
Charging the battery pack using your computer
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium
Inserting a memory card
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Recording
Recording
Recording movies
Shooting photos
Screen indicators during recording
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Useful functions for recording images
Zooming
Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)
Recording in mirror mode
Intelligent Auto
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light)
Recording in dark places (NightShot)
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial
Recording information on your location (GPS)
Features available using GPS (Models with GPS)
Using the GPS function (Models with GPS)
Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulation priority mode) (Models with GPS)
Checking the triangulating status (Models with GPS)
Hints for better reception (Models with GPS)
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Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Playing movies and photos from a map (Models with GPS)
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie
Highlight playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback
Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save)
Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image
quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector
Using the projector for your computer or smartphone
Back to top
Playing images on a TV
Playing images on a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Playing images on a non-high-definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
Playing images on a TV supporting 5.1ch surround sound
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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Saving images with an external device
Using the “PlayMemories Home” software
Playing images on a computer
Checking the computer system
Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer
Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer
The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software
Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder
Saving images on an external media device
Saving images on an external media device easily
Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder
Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
Creating a disc with a recorder
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
Back to top
Using the Wi-Fi function
Using the Wi-Fi function
Using the Wi-Fi function
Attaching the wireless adaptor
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached
Ctrl with Smartphone
Send to Smartphone
Send to Computer
WPS Push
Access point settings
Edit Device Name
Disp MAC Address
SSID/PW Reset
Network Info Reset
Airplane Mode
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
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Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec)
Golf Shot
Camera/Mic
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus)
Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter)
Spot Focus
Exposure
Focus
IRIS
Shutter Speed
AGC Limit
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux
Scene Selection
Cinematone
Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo)
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Auto Back Light
Dial Setting
NIGHTSHOT Light
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Smile Sensitivity
Flash
Flash Level
Red Eye Reduction
Closer Voice
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode
Audio Rec Level
My Button
Expanded Focus
Grid Line
Display Setting
Zebra
Peaking
Light Bright
Audio Level Display
Image Quality/Size
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REC Mode
Frame Rate
HD/MP4/STD Setting
Wide Mode
x.v.Color
Image Size
Playback Function
Event View
Map View (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
Highlight Movie
Scenario
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy
Setup
Media Select
Media Info
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
Data Code
Volume
Download Music (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V)
Empty Music (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V)
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
Airplane Mode (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
GPS Setting (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
REC Lamp
Remote Ctrl
Language Setting
24p Mode (HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790E/ PJ790VE)
Calibration
Battery Info
Power Save
Initialize
Demo Mode
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
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Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
Auto Area ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander
Batteries/power sources
LCD screen/viewfinder
Memory card
Recording
Playback
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Playback on the TV
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display
Warning Indicators
Back to top
Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
About GPS (Models with GPS)
About the memory card
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
On moisture condensation
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Charging time
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Expected recording time of movies
Expected number of recordable photos
Using your camcorder abroad
Using your camcorder abroad
On trademarks
On trademarks
License
Notes on the License
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