Sony HDR-CX7 Manuel d'utilisateur

3-214-656-11(1)© 2007 Sony CorporationDigital HD Video Camera RecorderHandycam HandbookHDR-CX7/CX7KEnjoying YourCamcorder8Getting Started 15Recording/

10The recording time depends on the capacity of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and recording mode (p. 59).Approximate recordable time in minutes (Minimum reco

100A DISP/BATT INFO button (17, 21)B BACK LIGHT button (32)C RESET buttonInitializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time.D LC

101Quick ReferenceA Flash (31)B Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4)C Camera recording lamp (69)Lights up in red during recording. Flashes when remaining “Memor

102Remote CommanderA DATA CODE button (65)Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images when you press this during playback

103Quick ReferenceIndicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording moviesRecording still imagesViewing moviesViewing still imagesA Recording qu

104Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.Upper leftCenterUpper rightBottomThe recording dat

105Quick ReferenceGlossaryx 5.1ch surround soundA system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rea

106Quick ReferenceIndexNumeric16:9...674:3...60, 675.1ch surround recording...3

107Quick ReferenceIMAGE SIZE...63Index screen display button...103INDEX SET...

108SP...59, 60SPOT FOCUS ...72, 83SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)...73, 83SP

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11Enjoying Your Camcorder• For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of 512 MB or larger marked with:– (“Memory S

12“ HOME” and “ OPTION”- Taking advantage of two types of menusB Categories and items of the HOME MENU(CAMERA) category(VIEW IMAGES) category(OTHERS)

13Enjoying your camcorder1 While pressing the green button in the center, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power.2

143 Touch the item you want to learn more about.When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen.To apply the option, touch [YES], otherw

15Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in

16Step 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 92) after attaching it to your camcorder.b Notes• You

17Getting StartedTo remove your camcorder from the Handycam StationTurn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding bot

18information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed.Charging time (full charge)Approximate time (mi

19Getting Started• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder.On the charging/rec

2Read this before operating your camcorderBefore operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.On “Hand

20Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and timeSet the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the

21Getting Startedcharge the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 95).• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to

22Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.Fastening the grip beltStep 5: Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”See page 11 on the “Memory S

23Getting Started3 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow.2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Du

24Recording/PlaybackRecording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation)Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you

25Recording/Playback1 Slide the POWER switch I to turn on your camcorder.2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or G).The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD s

263 Start playback.Movies:Touch the or tab, and then touch the desired movie.z Tips• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie

27Recording/PlaybackTo cancel Easy Handycam operationPress EASY A again. disappears from the LCD screen.Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation

28Recording“Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder• For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of 512 MB or

29Recording/PlaybackFor the recordable time, see page 10.1 Slide the POWER switch C in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp.2 Pre

3• When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly i

30You can magnify images up to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons beside the LCD screen.Move the power zoom leve

31Recording/PlaybackPress (flash) repeatedly to select an appropriate setting.No indication (Auto flash): Automatically flashes when there is insuff

323Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON ( appears).b Notes• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the inf

33Recording/PlaybackFast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving sl

34Recording/PlaybackPlayback1 Slide the POWER switch F to turn on your camcorder.2 Display the desired INDEX screen.Press (VIEW IMAGES) G (or C).The

35Recording/Playback* appears for movies with SD (standard definition) image quality. To play back movies of another image quality, touch (OPTION)

363 Start playing back.Touch the or tab to play back movies.z Tips• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen retur

37Recording/PlaybackThe detected face images are displayed on the INDEX screen.You can play back the movie from the selected face image.1 Turn on your

381 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES).The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.2 Touch the or ta

39Recording/PlaybackPlaying the image on a TVConnection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV i

4• It is recommended that you save your image data periodically, after recording.Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor• While the access lamp is lit, be su

40Your camcorder will advise you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV.1 Turn on your camcorder, and press (HOME).2 Touch (OTHERS).3 Touc

41Recording/PlaybackImages recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded w

42Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality are converted to SD (standard definition) and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard defin

43Recording/Playback* Set this according to your TV.: Signal flowType Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT]

44When connecting to your TV via a VCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on

45Recording/PlaybackSaving imagesRecorded images are stored on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Due to the limited capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”

46Editing(OTHERS) categoryThis category enables you to edit the images, to print still images and to connect your camcorder to a computer.DELETEYou ca

47EditingTo delete all images of the same type (on each tab) at one timeIn step 2, touch [ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t .

48Dividing a movieYou can divide movies on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”b Notes• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot divide movies. Cancel Easy H

49EditingCreating the PlaylistA Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original scenes are not changed even i

5Table of ContentsRead this before operating your camcorder ...2Subject examples and solutions ...7Operation flow

501 Touch (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST].The Playlist screen appears.2 Touch the image from which you want to playback.The Playlist is played b

51EditingDubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recordersYou can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recor

52A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.1 T

53Editing5 Touch the still image to be printed.The selected image is marked with .Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. To

54Utilizing Recording Media(MANAGE MEMORY STICK) categoryThis category enables you to use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” for various purposes. FORMATYou c

55Utilizing Recording Media• Do not attempt the following operations when [Executing...] is on the screen:– Operate the POWER switch or buttons– Eject

56Repairing the image database fileThis function checks the management information and the consistency of movies in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and re

57Customizing Your CamcorderCustomizing Your CamcorderWhat you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENUYou can change the recording func

58MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 59)PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 63)VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 65)SOUND/DISP SET*2 (p. 66)OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 67)CLOCK/ LANG (p. 68)List of the (S

59Customizing Your CamcorderGENERAL SET (p. 69)Items PageDEMO MODE69REC LAMP69CALIBRATION94A.SHUT OFF69REMOTE CTRL69*1You can set these items also dur

6(Items for recording movies)PHOTO SETTINGS ... 63(Items for recording still images)VIEW IMAGES SET ... 65(Items

60HD LPIncreases the recording time (Long Play) (AVC HD 5M (LP)).b Notes• If you record in the LP mode, details in scenes with quick movements may app

61Customizing Your Camcorder20 ×Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally.You can compensate for

62ONAlways displays the remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo” indicator.b Notes• When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes, the

63Customizing Your CamcorderPHOTO SETTINGS(Items for recording still images)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the

64– [3.4M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD (standard definition) image qualityb Notes• All numbers measured at the following setting:Top: [FINE] is se

65Customizing Your CamcorderVIEW IMAGES SET(Items to customize the display)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the p

66• Depending on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX

67Customizing Your CamcorderYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight.B NORMALStandard brightness.BRIGHTBrightens the LCD screen.b N

68• When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play back a disc, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV automatically s

69Customizing Your CamcorderGENERAL SET(Other setup items)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.How to set (H

7Subject examples and solutionsChecking your golf swingGetting a good shot of a ski slope or beachB SMTH SLW REC...33 B Backlight

70Activating functions using the OPTION MENUThe OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a co

71Customizing Your CamcorderRecording items on the OPTION MENUItems *1Page tabFOCUS–72SPOT FOCUS–72TELE MACRO–72EXPOSURE–73SPOT METER–73SCENE SELECTIO

72Functions set in the OPTION MENUItems you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below.The default settings are marked with B.You can

73Customizing Your CamcorderYou can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark.1 Touch

74windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject.PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( )Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers wh

75Customizing Your Camcorder• flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set.• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set

76You can add special effects to an image during recording or playback. appears.B OFFDoes not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.SEPIAImages appear in sepia.

77TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.

78– [WIDE SELECT]–[X.V.COLOR]– [ INDEX SET]– [FILE NO.]– [ IMAGE SIZE]– [ / INDEX SET]– [ DISPLAY]– [ INTERVAL SET]–[VOLUME]– [BEEP]–[TV TYPE]– [

79TroubleshootingThe battery pack is quickly discharged.• The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.• Fully charge the bat

8Enjoying Your CamcorderOperation flowB Get ready (p. 15).• On the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” you can use with your camcorder, see page 11.B Record using

80The access lamp remains lit or flashing even when you stop recording.• Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the “Memory Stick

81TroubleshootingThe screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p. 32).The screen image

82• You can add no more than 999 images with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 images with SD (standard definition) image quality, to a Playli

83Troubleshooting[SCENE SELECTION]NightShot, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO], [FADER][SPOT METER] NightShot, [SUPER NI

84TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesIf indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following.You can fix some symptoms by yourself. If

85Troubleshooting• Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” was restricted on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to the Memory Stick Duo cover)

86information, playing back the old recorded images may become possible. If it does not work, copy the image to a computer using the supplied software

87Additional InformationAdditional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC

88Setting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME

89Additional InformationFiles/folder structure on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to ackno

9Enjoying Your CamcorderB Play back the images (p. 34).x Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 39)You can enjoy movies with HD (high definition) image q

90Maintenance and precautionsYour digital video camera recorder incorporates both the AVCHD format and the MPEG2 format for the recording function.Wha

91Additional Information– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer.• A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatted by a computer (Window

92• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.On image data compatibility• Image da

93Additional Informationwhen the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only.• The E mark that in

94– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.x When not using your camcorder for a long time• Periodically turn

95Additional InformationOn handling the casing• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and

96On trademarks• “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Matsushita Electric I

97Additional InformationOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied softwareThe software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referr

98Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.A Power zoom lever (30, 37)B PHOTO button (29)C POWER switch (20

99Quick ReferenceA Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microph