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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-CX6EK/CX7E/CX7EK
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).
© 2007 Sony Corporation
HDR-CX6EK/CX7E/CX7EK
3-214-661-12(1)
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G:\00_CX25970_rev\3214661111\3214661111HDRCX7EKCEN\0101REG.fm 0101REG.fm Page 2 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:41 PM Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this Notice manual thoroughly, and retain it for future If static electricity or electromagnetism causes reference. data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. WARNING Disposal of Old Electrical & To reduce fire or shock hazard, d
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G:\00_CX25970_rev\3214661111\3214661111HDRCX7EKCEN\0101REG.fm 0101REG.fm Page 3 Wednesday, June 13, 2007 4:41 PM � For recording movies, it is recommended that � Television programs, films, video tapes, and you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of 512 MB other materials may be copyrighted. or larger marked with: Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. – (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”) On playing back recorded images on – (“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”) other dev
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Table of Contents Read this first ........................................................................................... 2 Notes on use ................................................................................................... 2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................. 5 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ........................................................... 6 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the da
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Getting Started 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. 6) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet Mains lead (1) (p. 6) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 6) NP-FH60 Handycam Station (1) (p. 6) 21-pin
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack /CHG lamp POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug Mains lead AC Adaptor To the wall socket 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 into the 1 Connec
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Getting Started 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 100 115 Typical recording 45 55 2 time* 50 55 3 Playback time* 160 190 b Notes 1 * All times are measured under following � When you remove t
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wall socket 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 (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor. 8
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Getting Started 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
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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 2 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 prevent 2 Slid
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Recording/Playback 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 bee
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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 290 degrees PHOTO during movie recording. (max.) � The maximum recordable time of Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is as follows with recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting); 512 MB: approx.
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Recording/Playback 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 a
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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 the jack cover. Playi
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Recording/Playback 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. 11) 3 POWER switch (p. 9,
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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 movies. (2). Sound p
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Recording/Playback 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 “Pi
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A Recording quality (HD/SD) and Recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP) B HOME button C Remaining battery (approx.) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F OPTION button G Dual Rec Recording still images H VIEW IMAGES button I Face Index Set J 5.1ch surround recording K Quality ([FINE]/[STD]) L Image size M This appears while a still image is being saved. N Recording folder O Return button
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Recording/Playback Upper right Indicators on the LCD screens Indicator Meaning Following indicators appear during FADER recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. LCD backlight off Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect Digital effect 9 Manual focus Bottom SCENE SELECTION Upper left . Backlight Indicator Meaning n White balance 5.1ch surround SteadyShot off recording/playback Self-timer recording EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER Flash,
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Performing various functions - “ HOME” and “ OPTION” � You cannot simultaneously select or activate the grayed items in the current recording/playback (HOME) B situation. To see the explanation of the function of each item on the HOME MENU (HELP) 1Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) A (OPTION) 2Touch (HELP). The bottom of the (HELP) turns orange. Using the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. For details, see “Handycam Handbook”
