Sony HDR-TD30V User manual

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HDR-TD30/TD30V
User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
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Before use
How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide
Models and illustrations used in this User Guide
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Parts and controls
Screen indicators
How does your 3D camcorder work
How does your 3D camcorder work?
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Contents list
Top page > Getting started
Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor
Charging the battery using your computer
Charging the battery abroad
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Inserting a memory card
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Recording
Recording
Recording movies
Shooting photos (2D only)
Screen indicators during recording
Useful functions for recording images
Zooming
Intelligent Auto
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (2D only)
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light)
Recording in mirror mode
Using the GPS function (HDR-TD30V)
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Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V)
Operating buttons while playing images
Adjusting the depth during playback (3D Depth Adjustment)
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie (2D only)
Highlight Playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (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)
Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a 3D TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
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
Selecting a method for saving images
Types of media devices on which the images can be saved
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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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 (2D only)
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) (2D only)
Golf Shot (2D only)
Camera/Mic
White Balance (2D only)
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (2D only)
Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (2D only)
Spot Focus (2D only)
Exposure
Focus
IRIS (2D only)
Shutter Speed (2D only)
AGC Limit (2D only)
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux (2D only)
3D Depth Adjustment (3D only)
Auto 3D Lens Adjust (3D only)
Scene Selection (2D only)
Cinematone
Fader (2D only)
Self-Timer (2D only)
Tele Macro (2D only)
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo) (2D only)
Digital Zoom (2D only)
Auto Back Light (2D only)
Face Detection
Smile Shutter (2D only)
Smile Sensitivity (2D only)
Flash (2D only)
Flash Level (2D only)
Red Eye Reduction (2D only)
Closer Voice
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
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Audio Mode
Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
My Button
Guide Frame (2D only)
Display Setting
Zebra (2D only)
Peaking (2D only)
Light Bright
Audio Level Display
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode (2D only)
Frame Rate (2D only)
HD/STD Setting (2D only)
Wide Mode (2D only)
x.v.Color
Image Size (2D only)
Playback Function
Event View
Map View (HDR-TD30V)
Highlight Movie (2D only)
Scenario
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy
Setup
Media Info
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
Data Code
Volume
Download Music
Empty Music
TV Type
HDMI 3D Setting
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location (HDR-TD30V)
GPS Setting (HDR-TD30V)
REC Lamp
Remote Ctrl
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Power On By LCD
Language Setting
Battery Info
Power Save
Demo Mode
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-TD30V)
Auto Area ADJ (HDR-TD30V)
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander
Batteries/power sources
LCD screen
Memory card
Recording
Playback
Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices
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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Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
About GPS (HDR-TD30V)
About the memory card
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
About the AC Adaptor
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
On moisture condensation
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Notes on disposal/transfer 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
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"Handycam" User Guide PrintSearch
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Getting started
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Contents list
Operation Search
Operation Search
Search by operation
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Before use
How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide
Models and illustrations used in this User Guide
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Parts and controls
Screen indicators
How does your 3D camcorder work
How does your 3D camcorder work?
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Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor
Charging the battery using your computer
Charging the battery abroad
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Inserting a memory card
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Recording
Recording
Recording movies
Shooting photos (2D only)
Screen indicators during recording
Useful functions for recording images
Zooming
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Intelligent Auto
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (2D only)
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light)
Recording in mirror mode
Using the GPS function (HDR-TD30V)
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Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V)
Operating buttons while playing images
Adjusting the depth during playback (3D Depth Adjustment)
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie (2D only)
Highlight Playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (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)
Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a 3D TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
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
Selecting a method for saving images
Types of media devices on which the images can be saved
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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Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo (2D only)
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) (2D only)
Golf Shot (2D only)
Camera/Mic
White Balance (2D only)
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (2D only)
Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (2D only)
Spot Focus (2D only)
Exposure
Focus
IRIS (2D only)
Shutter Speed (2D only)
AGC Limit (2D only)
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux (2D only)
3D Depth Adjustment (3D only)
Auto 3D Lens Adjust (3D only)
Scene Selection (2D only)
Cinematone
Fader (2D only)
Self-Timer (2D only)
Tele Macro (2D only)
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo) (2D only)
Digital Zoom (2D only)
Auto Back Light (2D only)
Face Detection
Smile Shutter (2D only)
Smile Sensitivity (2D only)
Flash (2D only)
Flash Level (2D only)
Red Eye Reduction (2D only)
Closer Voice
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode
Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
My Button
Guide Frame (2D only)
Display Setting
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Zebra (2D only)
Peaking (2D only)
Light Bright
Audio Level Display
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode (2D only)
Frame Rate (2D only)
HD/STD Setting (2D only)
Wide Mode (2D only)
x.v.Color
Image Size (2D only)
Playback Function
Event View
Map View (HDR-TD30V)
Highlight Movie (2D only)
Scenario
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy
Setup
Media Info
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
Data Code
Volume
Download Music
Empty Music
TV Type
HDMI 3D Setting
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location (HDR-TD30V)
GPS Setting (HDR-TD30V)
REC Lamp
Remote Ctrl
Power On By LCD
Language Setting
Battery Info
Power Save
Demo Mode
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Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-TD30V)
Auto Area ADJ (HDR-TD30V)
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander
Batteries/power sources
LCD screen
Memory card
Recording
Playback
Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices
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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Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
About GPS (HDR-TD30V)
About the memory card
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
About the AC Adaptor
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
On moisture condensation
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Notes on disposal/transfer 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
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On trademarks
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"Handycam" User Guide PrintSearch
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Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Saving images with an external
device
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by operation
Search by operation
Setting the date and time
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-TD30V)
Identifying part names
Parts and controls
Screen indicators
How does your 3D camcorder work?
How does your 3D camcorder work?
Displaying the data code
Data Code
Checking your golf swing
Golf Shot (2D only)
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) (2D only)
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
Intelligent Auto
Recording people clearly
Face Detection
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (2D only)
Smile Shutter (2D only)
Scene Selection (2D only) (Portrait)
Scene Selection (2D only) (Spotlight)
Scene Selection (2D only) (Night Portrait)
Closer Voice
Recording images with the selected image quality
REC Mode (2D only)
Frame Rate (2D only)
HD/STD Setting (2D only)
Wide Mode (2D only)
Image Size (2D only)
Recording images without blurring
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo) (2D only)
Adjusting the focus
Spot Focus (2D only)
Tracking focus: Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (2D only)
Focus
Using the GPS function
GPS Setting (HDR-TD30V)
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Your Location (HDR-TD30V)
Recording movies in a dim place
Low Lux (2D only)
Scene Selection (2D only) (Night Portrait)
Scene Selection (2D only) (Night Scene)
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light)
Flash (2D only)
Recording sound clearly
Closer Voice
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
Capturing photos during movie recording
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual capture): Recording movies
Smile Shutter (2D only)
Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully
Scene Selection (2D only) (Fireworks)
Scene Selection (2D only) (Sunrise&Sunset)
Saving battery power
Power Save
Playing movies and photos from an event
Event View
Playing movies and photos from a map
Map View (HDR-TD30V)
Enjoying a digest of your movies
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Editing movies and photos
Capturing a photo from a movie (2D only)
Dividing a movie
Delete
Saving images with an external device
Saving images on an external media device easily
Creating a disc
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
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