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4-450-164-12(1)
Table of contents
Digital HD Video
Getting started
Camera Recorder
Recording/Playback
Operating Guide
Advanced operations
Editing
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images on an external
Please also refer to :
media device
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
Customizing your camcorder
Others/Index
HDR-PJ650E/PJ650V/PJ650VE/PJ660/PJ660E/PJ660V/PJ660VE
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this This symbol is intended manual thoroughly, and retain it for future to alert the user to the reference. presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure Owner’s Record that may be of sufficient The model and serial numbers are located magnitude to constitute on the bottom. Record the serial number a risk of electric shock to in the space provided below. Refer to these persons. numbers whenever you
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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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it while connected to the wall outlet (wall CAUTION socket) via the AC Adaptor. Note on the power cord (mains lead) Battery pack The power cord (mains lead) is designed If the battery pack is mishandled, the specifically for use with this camcorder battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even only, and should not be used with other chemical burns. Observe the following electrical equipment. cautions. Excessive sound pressure from earphones
=> Do not disassemble. and headphones can cause h
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interference in a residential installation. For Customers in the U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, UL is an internationally recognized safety if not installed and used in accordance organization. with the instructions, may cause harmful The UL Mark on the product means it has interference to radio communications. been UL Listed. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular If you have any questions about
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EC. For details, please access the following By ensuring this product is disposed of URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment Notice for the customers in the and human health, which could otherwise countries applying EU Directives be caused by inappropriate waste handling This product has been manufactured by of this product. The recycling of materials or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 will help to con
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the product safely. Hand the battery over For information on your camcorder model, to the applicable collection point for the see the following page: recycling of waste batteries. Functions and equipment p.11 For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your About language setting household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
=> Change the screen language before using the camcorder if nec
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flashing green or the access lamp (p. 24) is lit
=> In this manual, the internal memory of the or flashing camcorder and the memory card are called
=> When the camcorder is connected to other “recording media.” devices through a USB connection and the
=> In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with power of the camcorder is turned on, do not high definition image quality (HD) is called close the LCD panel. The image data that has AVCHD recording disc. been recorded may be lost.
=> Use the camcorde
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How to use this manual In this manual, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description “Models with ...” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to your camcorder. (Models with GPS) (Models with the NTSC color system) To confirm the model name of your camcorder Model name (HDR-xxx) See the bottom of your camcorder. Differences in functions Capacity of internal USB Model name Signal format GPS memory connec
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Table of contents Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How to use this manual.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Editing Editing on your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Deleting movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Dividing a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Built-in microphone Multi interface shoe For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site LCD screen/Touch panel (21, 23) in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you localauthorized Sony service facility. can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen Operations with other manufacture’s facing out. This is convenient during playback accessori
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Memory card access lamp (24) Grip belt While the lamp is lit or flashing, the Loop for a shoulder belt camcorder is reading or writing data. Built-in USB Cable (19) Memory card slot (24) Multi/Micro USB Terminal (36) HDMI OUT jack (36) Supports Micro USB compatible devices. PROJECTOR IN jack (39) Tripod receptacle MODE button Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). PROJECTOR button (38) Depending on the specifi
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=> When attaching the lens hood, align the opening section of the lens hood with the flash- emitting section of the camcorder properly.
=> To remove the lens hood, turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the opposite direction from that of the arrow.
=> Remove the lens hood when you operate the camcorder with the supplied remote commander. To attach the Step Down Ring DATA CODE button (52) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (models with GPS) of the recorded
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Getting started Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied Step Down Ring (1) quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV0 (1) “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1) HDMI cable (1) Notes
=> The “PlayMemories Home” software and “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be downloaded from the Sony website (p. 43). USB connection support cable (1)
=> The USB connection support cable is design
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Charging the battery pack Turn off your camcorder by 1 closing the LCD screen, and attach the battery pack (be sure to store the viewfinder first).
=> Align the indentation on the camcorder and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards. Battery pack Connect the AC Adaptor () and 2 the power cord (mains lead) () POWER/CHG (charge) lamp to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
=> The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange.
=> The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp
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Getting started 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 using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately) 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
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To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use your camcorder continuously for a long time Connect the AC adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). For details on how to connect the AC adaptor, refer to “Charging the battery pack” (p. 18). By using the AC adaptor, you can use your camcorder without worrying about the battery running out of charge. Notes on t
