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US/ES/FR
4-424-096-11(2)
Operating Guide US
Digital HD Video
Guía de operaciones ES
Camera Recorder
Mode d’emploi FR
Videocámara Digital
HD
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This symbol is intended Owner’s Record to alert the user to the The model number is located on the presence of important bottom. The serial number is located on the operating and maintenance side. Record the serial number in the space (servicing) instructions in provided below. Refer to these numbers the literature accompanying whenever you call upon your Sony dealer the appliance. regarding this product. Model No. HDR- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No. WARNING To reduce the risk of
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, US 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,
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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 UL Listed,
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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 the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall manual thoroughly, and retain it for future socket) immediately if any malfunction reference. occurs while using your camcorder. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to CAUTION it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Battery pack Note on the power cord (mains lead) If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pa
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This Class B digital apparatus complies Note with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the For Customers in the U.S.A. FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide UL is an internationally recognized safety reasonable protection against harmful organization. interference in a residential installation. The UL Mark on the product means it has This equipment generates, uses, and been U
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[On] even if the camcorder is not turned on. About language setting During takeoff and landing of an airplane, set
=> The on-screen displays in each local language [Airplane Mode] to [On] (HDR-GW77V). are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23). LCD Panel
=> The LCD screen is manufactured using On recording extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
=> Befo
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About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock- proof performance of
=> In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called the camcorder AVCHD recording disc.
=> The model name is shown in this manual when This camcorder is equipped to be water- there is a difference in specification between proof, dust-proof and shock-proof. models. Confirm the model name on the Damage caused from misuse, abuse bottom of your camcorder. or failure to properly maintain the C
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Notes before using the camcorder Notes on using the camcorder under/ under/near water near water
=> Make sure that no foreign matter such as sand,
=> The touch panel may be activated by water hair, or dirt gets inside the battery/memory splashes on the screen icons. card/jack cover. Even a small amount of
=> The touch panel cannot be operated foreign matter may lead to water entering the underwater. Use the buttons of the camcorder camcorder. to perform shooting operations.
=> Confirm that the se
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=> After rinsing, wipe away water drops with a soft About the message displayed on the cloth. Allow the camcorder to dry completely screen in a shady location with good ventilation. Do not blow dry with a hair dryer as there is a risk The following message will appear on the of deformation and/or degraded water-proof LCD screen of the camcorder after you performance. replace or charge the battery, or you set
=> Wipe away water drops or dust on the battery/ [Scene Selection] to [Beach], [U
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof p
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Table of contents Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computer.. . . . 40 For Windows.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 For Mac.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Preparing
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Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. LCD screen/Touch panel (22, 23) 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. GPS antenna (HDR-GW77V) (36) Built-in microphone Flash Lens (G lens) Loop for the Wrist strap US 1
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MODE button (26, 27) Memory card access lamp (24) PHOTO button (27) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the START/STOP button (26) camcorder is reading or writing data. (Movie)/ (Photo) lamp (26, 27) Memory card slot (24) W (Wide) zoom button (29) CHG (charge) lamp (18) T (Telephoto) zoom button (29) (USB) jack (18, 41) HDMI OUT jack (36) Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). Speaker
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Getting started Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied To attach the Wrist strap quantity. Loop for the Wrist strap Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) HDMI cable (1) USB cable (Micro USB cable) (1) Wrist strap (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1/battery case (1) “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1) Notes
=> The “PlayMemories Home” (Lite Version) software and “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” are pre-installed in this camcorder (p. 41, p. 44).
=> “Expanded Featu
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Getting started Charging the battery pack Close the LCD screen. 1 Open the battery/memory card/ 2 jack cover.
=> To open the battery/memory card/jack cover, slide and hold the cover lock lever (), then slide the cover down slightly () and flip it open (). Insert the battery. 3 Battery release lever
=> Insert the battery while pressing and holding the battery release lever. Battery US 1
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Connect the AC Adaptor (), 4 the power cord (mains lead) () and the USB cable () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). CHG (charge)
=> The CHG (charge) lamp turns on. lamp
=> The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the USB cable from the USB jack of your camcorder. USB plug (small) USB plug (big) To the wall outlet (wall socket) Close the battery/memory card/ 5 jack cover.
=> Flip the battery/memory card/jack cover back (
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Getting started Charging the battery using your computer Close the LCD screen. 1 Open the battery/memory card/ 2 jack cover.
=> To open the battery/memory card/jack cover, slide and hold the cover lock lever (), then slide the cover down slightly () and flip it open (). Connect the camcorder to a 3 running computer using the USB cable. To the wall outlet (wall socket) USB cable US 1
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Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging with AC Adaptor: 140 min Charging with your computer: 200 min
=> The charging times shown 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). To remove the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen, then slide back and open the battery/memory card/jack cover
