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4-450-148-13(1)
Table of contents
3D Digital HD Video
Getting started
Camera Recorder
Recording/Playback
Operating Guide
Advanced operations
Editing
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images with an
Please also refer to :
external device
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Customizing your camcorder
Others/Index
HDR-TD30/TD30V
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This symbol is intended Owner’s Record to alert the user to the The model and serial numbers are located presence of important on the bottom. Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refer to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenever you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. HDR- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 1) d
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
=> Read these instructions.
=> Keep these instructions.
=> Heed all warnings.
=> Follow all instructions.
=> Do not use this apparatus near water.
=> Clean only with dry cloth.
=> Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
=> Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, sto
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. For only the United States Use a supplied po
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Thailand 220 50 C/BF Vietnam 220 50 A/C Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A J
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC manual thoroughly, and retain it for future power source (mains) is still supplied to reference. it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. CAUTION Note on the power cord (mains lead) The power cord (mains lead) is designed Battery pack specifically for use with this camcorder If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery only, and should not be used with oth
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These limits are designed to provide For the customers in the U.S.A. reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. UL is an internationally recognized safety This equipment generates, uses, and organization. can radiate radio frequency energy and, The UL Mark on the product means it has if not installed and used in accordance been UL Listed. with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee t
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About language setting Notes on use
=> The on-screen displays in each local language
=> Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the are used for illustrating the operating recording media may be damaged, recorded procedures. Change the screen language before images may be impossible to play back or may using the camcorder if necessary (p. 22). be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing On recording removing the
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About this manual, illustrations and Learning more about the on-screen displays camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide)
=> In this manual, the and icons indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch, “Handycam” User Guide is an on-line respectively. manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions
=> The example images used in this manual for on the many functions of the camcorder. illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images
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Table of contents and indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch (p. 26), respectively. The items you can set differ depending on the position of the switch. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Playing images on a TV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Editing Editing on your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-TD30V).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Screen indicators.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Index.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Active Interface Shoe Flash/Video light Lens (G lens) Built-in microphone LCD screen/Touch panel (20, 22) Remote sensor/Infrared port If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you Camera recording lamp (58) can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen The camera recording lamp lights up in red facing out. This is convenient during playback during recording. The lamp flashes when the operations. remaining recording media
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(View Images) button Power zoom lever (30) POWER button PHOTO button (27) LIGHT (Video Light) button MODE button (26, 27) Each time you press the LIGHT button, the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamp (26, 27) setting changes as follows. CHG (charge) lamp (17) Off (no indicator) Auto ( ) On ( ) ... START/STOP button (26) DC IN jack (17) 2D/3D DISP (display) button (27) 2D/3D switch (26) A/V Remote Connector (51) Battery pack (17) Grip belt Loop for a shoulder bel
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To fasten the grip belt PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button (28) Transmitter START/STOP button (26) Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button (32) Displays an Index screen during playback. ////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 ///, then press ENTER to enter. Wireless Remote Commander DATA CODE button (58) Displays the date and time, camera settin
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Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied Wireless Remote Commander (1) quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV0 (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1) Notes
=> The “PlayMemories Home” software and “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be HDMI cable (1) downloaded from the Sony website (p. 48). USB connection support cable (1)
=> The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only. U
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Getting started Charging the battery pack Close the LCD screen and attach 1 the battery pack. Battery pack Connect the AC Adaptor () and 2 the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
=> The CHG (charge) lamp turns on. CHG (charge)
=> The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the lamp battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your DC IN jack DC plug camcorder. Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN j
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Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. To the wall outlet Built-in USB Cable (wall socket) 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 separately). You cannot use a Sony CP- AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable
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Getting started 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 AC Adaptor
=> Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
=> Disconn
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Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Set the date and time, and adjust the lens with [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] to record optimum 3-dimensional movies. Open the LCD screen of your 1 camcorder and turn the power on.
=> You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 14). Select the desired language, then 2 Touch the button on the select [Next]. LCD screen. Select the desired geographical 3 area with / , then select [Next]. Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer 4 Time], sel
