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3-214-660-11(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-CX7/CX7K
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety WARNING instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for To reduce fire or shock hazard, do future reference. not expose the unit to rain or Carefully observe all warnings, precautions moisture. and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall Cleaning outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer Water and Moisture servi
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: CAUTION Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). Replace the battery with the The number below is for the FCC related specified type only. Otherwise, fire matters only. or injury may result. Regulatory Information For customers in the U.S.A. and Declaration of Conformity CA
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However, there is no guarantee that interference Using the camcorder will not occur in a particular installation. If this � The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed equipment does cause harmful interference to or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 35). radio or television reception, which can be � To prevent the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from determined by turning the equipment off and on, being broken or recorded images from being the user is encouraged to try to correct the lost, d
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Save all your recorded image data � To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on other media. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using your computer. Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 26). � It is recommended that you save your image data periodically, after recording. When the camcorder is connected to a computer � Do not try to format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in the camcorder u
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Table of Contents Read this first ...........................................................................................4 Notes on use .................................................................................................. 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................9 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following Wireless Remote Commander (1) items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet Power cord (1) (p. 9) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 9) NP-FH60 Handycam Station (1) (p. 9) CD-ROM “Handycam Applic
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack /CHG lamp POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug Power cord AC Adaptor To the wall outlet Battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding attaching it to your camcorder. it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. b Notes � Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). 5 Place the camcorder on the Handycam Station as shown above, and insert it in
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To remove the battery pack “HD” stands for high definition image Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). quality, and “SD” stands for standard image Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and quality. remove the battery pack. (Unit:min.) BATT (battery HD SD release) lever Charging time 135 1 Recording time* Continuous recording 95 110 time 95 115 Typical recording 45 55 2 time* 45 55 3 Playback time* 160 190 b Notes 1 * All times are measured under following � When you remove the battery pack o
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Getting Started wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. � Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. � Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. � Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. 11
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Touch the button on the LCD screen. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. z Tips 1 While pressing the green button, � The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded slide the POWER switch on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and can be repeatedly in the direction of the displayed during playback. arrow until the respective lamp
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Getting Started Step 4: Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” POWER switch Access lamp If you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears. See page 5 on the “Memory Stick” you can To eject a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” use with your camcorder. Open the LCD panel and Memory Stick Duo cover, lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in once. 1 Open the LCD panel. b Notes � When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. To
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Recording/Playback Recording START/STOP D POWER switch A [STBY] t [REC] PHOTO E START/STOP B EASY C Flashing t Lights up 1 Slide the POWER switch A until the respective lamp lights up. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. � (Movie): To record movies � (Still): To record still images 2 Start recording. Movies Still Images Press START/STOP D (or B). Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust the To stop recording, press START/STOP focus A (a beep sounds), then pre
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Recording/Playback z Tips Adjusting the LCD panel � You can check the free “Memory Stick PRO Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the Duo” space by touching (HOME) t camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best (MANAGE MEMORY STICK) t [ angle to record or play (2). INFO]. � You can capture up to 3 still images by pressing PHOTO during movie recording. 290 degrees � The maximum recordable time of Sony (max.) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is as follows with recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting
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Playback POWER switch A (VIEW (VIEW IMAGES) B IMAGES) D (Film Roll Index) C 1 Returns to the recording screen 6 Still image tab 2 Previous 6 images 7 (OPTION) 3 Next 6 images 8 Searches for images by date 4 Returns to the recording screen * appears for movies with SD (standard 5 HD (high definition) image quality movie tab* definition) image quality. 1 Slide the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press the (VIEW IMAGES) B (or D) button. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD s
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Recording/Playback To adjust the sound volume of movies When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], HDMI OUT then adjust the volume with / . z Tips A/V OUT � When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX screen. � i appears with the image on the tab that was most recently played back/recorded (B for the still image). When you touch a movie marked with i, you can play it back from the point it was previously stopped. Open th
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Names and functions of parts and controls 1 Power zoom lever To use the zoom, move the power zoom lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. During playback, you can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). � When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in the center of the displayed frame. 2 PHOTO button (p. 14) 3 POWER switch (p. 12, 14) 4 START/STOP b
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Recording/Playback qs RESET button wg NIGHTSHOT switch To initialize the settings (Reset), press To record in dark places, set the RESET to initialize all the settings, NIGHTSHOT switch to ON ( appears). including settings for date and time. wj Hook for a shoulder belt qd LCD screen/touch panel Attach the shoulder belt (optional). To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), wk Internal microphone then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side Records sound on m
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Connecting to other devices w; HDMI OUT (mini) jack Connect an HDMI cable (optional). wa A/V OUT jack Connect the A/V connecting cable. ws DC IN jack wh Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. eg DISC BURN button Create a disc by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see “Picture Motion Brows
