Sony Handycam HDR-GW77V Operating Manual

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Page 2 Owner'sRecord This symbol is intended 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.
Page 3: 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 aW ventilation openings.
Page 4 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. © A Type B Type BF Type B3 'I?,pe C Type SE "I?,pe O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British'I?,pe) (CEEType) (CEEType) (Ocean Type) Type) The representatiw _supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart, Depend on an area, Diffbrent type of plug and supply voltage are used, Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used, For only the United States...
Page 5 Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Thailand C/BF Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Canada Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Bahamas 120/240 Costa Rica Cuba 110/220 Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala...
Page 6: Read This First
Read this first Betbre operating the unit, please read this the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall manual thoroughl?; and retain it for future socket) immediately if aW malfunction reference. occurs while using your camcorder. Ew, n if your camcorder is turned off', AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.
Page 7 Trade Name: SONY interfk,rence by one or more of the fi_llowing Model No.: HDR-GW77V measures: Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, - Increase the separation between the CA 92127 U.S.A.
Page 8 [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.
Page 9: Learning More About The Camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide)
Access Sony support page. • As lbr dust proolTshock proofperfbrmance, there is no guarantee that the camcorder will http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ not become scratched or dented.
Page 10 Notes before using the camcorder Notes on using the camcorder under/ under/near water near water • Make sure that no Ibreign matter such as sand, • The touch panel may be actiw_ted by water hair, or dirt gets inside the battery/memory splashes on the screen icons.
Page 11 • After rinsing, wipe away water drops with a soft About the message displayed on the cloth. Allow the camcorder to dry completdy screen in a sha@ location with good ventilation. not blow dry with a hair dryer as there is a risk The following message will appear...
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Read this first ..................Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) ....About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camcorder ................... Parts and controls ................Getting stag"ted Supplied items ..................Charging the battery pack ..............
Page 13 Saving movies and photos with a comp_/ter Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computer ..40 For Windows ................For Mac ................... Preparing a computer (Windows) ............Step 1 Checking the computer system ..........Step 2 Installing the built-in "PlayMemories Home"software...
Page 14: Parts And Controls
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 fhcing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
Page 15 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. [] I!_ (Movie)/I_ (Photo) lamp (26, 27) [] Memory card slot (24) W (Wide) zoom button (29) [] CHG (charge)
Page 16: Getting Stag"Ted
Getting started Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied To attach the Wrist strap quantity. Camcorder ( I) Loop _r the \'\_ist strap ACAdaptor(1) Powercord(Mainslead) (1) HDMIcable (1) USBcable (MicroUSBcable)(1) Wriststrap (1) Rechargeable battery pack N P-BG1/battery case (1) "Operating 6uide"(This manual)(1) •...
Page 17: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Open the battery/memory card/ 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 (@). ®...
Page 18 • 5_u cannot insert any battery pack other than an NP-BG1 (supplied) or an NP-FG1 (sold separately) into your camcorder. • 5_u cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcoMer.
Page 19: Charging The Battery Using Your Computer
Close the LCD screen. Open the battery/memory card/ 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 running computer...
Page 20 Charging time Approximate time (rain.) required when you full}, charge a full}, discharged battery pack. Charging with AC Adaptor: 140 rain Charging with your computer: 200 rain • The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77°F).
Page 21: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
To check the remaining battery power An icon indicating the remaining battery power is displayed. High Empty • It will take approximately 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery power. • The remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly depending on ambient conditions and the environment in which you are using your camcorder.
Page 22: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open LCD screen of your camcorder turn the power Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Select the desired geographical area with [_/[Z], then select [Next]. Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer D_t_ _T_m_ Time], select the date format and the date and time.
Page 23: Changing The Language Setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select _ ---+ [Setup] ---+ [4_ General Settings] ---+ [Language Setting] ---+a desired language. To turn offthe power Close the LCD screen. 5 ¸ To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the...
Page 24: Preparing The Recording Media
Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons Internal memory Memory card * You camaot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. Select _-_ [Setup] -_ Media Settings] [Media...
Page 25 To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. • To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to *brmat the memory card with your camcorder befbre the first use (p. 48). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable, gave your important data on your computer, etc.
Page 26: Recording/Playback
ii!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i:ii!ii!i!!i!i!i i i Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. Movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the H (Movie) lamp. PressSTART/STOP to start Built-in microphone...
Page 27: Shooting Photos
" Recording time ( p. 52) " Recordable time, remaining capacity: [Media Intb] (p. 48) " [Media Select] (p. 24) Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the _ (Photo) [amp. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
Page 28 Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to display information on icons with lunctions convenient for recording. • To display items on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] (p.48) Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for both movie recording and photo recording modes. Refbr to the page in ( ) for details.
Page 29 [] My Button (you c arl assign your favorite functions toicons displayed inthis area) (48) HDR_GW77V To zoom the subjects P_ss arid hold the power zoom button (W or T) to magnify or reduce the size of the image. W (Wide angle): Wider range of view T (Telephoto): Close view * You can magnify images up to 17 times (Extended Zoom) the original size with the...
Page 30 To record in mirror mode ()pel-_the LCD parcel 90 degrees to the camcorder ((_)), then rotae it 270 degrees to the 1el-is side (@). A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD sc_el_, but the image will be normal when _corded.
Page 31: Playback
Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View) or location of recording (Map View) (HDR-GW77V). Open the LCD screen and select (View Images) on the LCD screen to enter the playback mode. • You can display the Event View when tbe LCD screen is iblded with tbe reverse (screen) side fhcing out.
Page 32 Volunle 1_0/[}_ Previous/Next Delete Fast-reverse/fast-forward Context []_1{_] Play/Pause Stop Play/stop slide show • Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on tile image being played back. • As you repeat selecting [_/_ during playback, movies are played as fhst as about 5 times _ about 10 times _ about 30 times _...
Page 33 • To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodicall)c (p. 40) Playing movies and photos from the Map View (HDR-GW77V) Switch to the Map View by touching _ ---+ [Map View]. ¢3 •...
Page 34: Advanced Ope_Ations
Advanced operations Recording images with various settings A photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a You can switch the recording mode to person during movie recording (p. 47). select the movie quality when recording ([Dual Capture[ is the default setting.) high definition image quality (HD) movies.
Page 35 • [Wide] Horizontal: 7,152 × 1,080 Vertical: 4,912 × 1,920 Tips on shooting panoramic photos Sweep the camcorder around you at a This tort will not be recorded. slow and steady speed (about 5 seconds for 180 degrees). A message will alert •...
Page 36: Recording Information On Your Location (Gps) (Hdr-Gw77V)
Recording Playing images on a information on your location (GPS)(HDR- Connect the camcorder to a TV using the HDMI cable. GW77V) When you set [GPS Setting] to [On] (the default setting), the GPS triangulating icon will appear on the screen and the camcorder will start searching...
Page 37 "Photo TV HD" standard. "Photo HD" allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony's Photo TV HD- compatible devices using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking...
Page 38: Editing
Editing Editing on your camcorder • Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. If you want to perfbrm advanced editing operations, install the "Expanded Feature" fbr the builtqn "PlayMemories Home" software. • 5_u cannot restore images once they are deleted, gave important movies and photos in To delete all movies/photos...
Page 39: Capturing A Photo From A Movie
Select the point where you want Select point where want to divide movie into scenes to capture a photo using [_/{J_, and then select I_. using {_/[_], and then select C393. A: Returns to the beginning oftbe selected movie A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts tbe capturing point with more B: Adjusts tbe dividing point with more...
Page 40 ..: The built-in "PlayMemories Home" software is not supported with Mac computers. To import images from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/...
Page 41 Preparing a computer (Windows) ×_Standard installation is required. Operation not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a nmlti boot environment. ×_64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not ii ¸ i_!_!_!_i_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_ ............ supported. Windows huage Mastering API (IMAPI) _\'r.2.0 or newer is required to use disc Microsoft Windows XP SP3_2/Windows...
Page 42 Guide" on the software or visit the * When using Windows XP/Windows Vista: The AutoPlay wizard is displayed. PlayMemories Home support page (http:// wwa<sony.co.jp/pmh_ se/). On Windows 7, select [PlayMemories Home] on Make sure to set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi] the Device Stage window.
Page 43 Blu-ray discs The c amcorder automatically divides a*_ image Blu-ray disc players such as a Sony Blu-ray file that exceeds 2 GB and saves the p arts as separate flies. All i mage flies may be shown disc player or a PlayStation<R>3...
Page 44 Starting Downloading d ed icated softwa re "PlayMemories Home" softwa re for the camcorder Double-clickthe"PlayMemories Home"icon on the computer Music Transfer allows you to change the screen. music files that haw, been supplied with your camcorder to suit your tastes, or to delete or add music files.
Page 45 Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) --* p. 47 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) --* p. 47 _:_ Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) --* p.
Page 46 To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus haw, sub-categories, Select the sub-category icon so _" _,a Media Settings Med_a Select Memory_ that the LCD screen displays the list of menus "*_ Med_a Info in the sub-category selected. Sub-categoryicons When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not...
Page 47 Menu lists Movie .......... R ecords movies. Photo ........... S hoots photos. Smth SIw REC......Records smooth slow-motion movies. Golf Shot ........D ivides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. Keep the subject in the white frame in the center of the screen when recording.
Page 48 _hO Shooting Assist My Button ......A ssigns functions to My Buttons. Guide Frame ....Displays frames as a guide to make sure the subject is horizontal vertical. Display Settin 9 ....Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen. L@J[mage Quality/Size REC Mode ......
Page 49 _Connection TV Type ......Converts the signal depending on the TV connected (p. 36). HDMI Resolution ...Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable. CTR[. FOR HDMI .....Sets whether or not the TV's Remote Commander is to be used when the camcorder is connected to a "BRAVIN"...
Page 50 * Charge the battery pack (p. 17). amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. Howeven Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. record images. • See the "Han@cam"...
Page 51 If the problem persists ew, n after you haw, tried to fix a couple of times, contact The camcorder stops operatin your Sony dealer or local authorized • The camcorder may stop recording if the service facility. In this case, when you camcorder is subject to continuous vibration.
Page 52 Recording time of movies!number Ddete unnecessary in:ages (p. 38), or recordable photos tormat the memory ca:d after storing the images on other media (p. 48). _'HD" stands for high definition image * The image data base file may be dan:aged. quality, and _'STD"...
Page 53 (50) (100) (210! !420) rain (minute) • When using a Sony memory card. 3 h 55 mi*_ 3 h 10 mi*_ • The recordable time may vary depending on the recording arid suhject conditions and [ _ You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 Mode] and [ _ Frame Rate] (p.
Page 54 7,152 x 1,080 dots/[Wide], horizontal 4,912 x 1,920 dots/[Wide], vertical • When using a Sony memory card. - Capturing a photo from a movie: • The number of recordable photos of memory 1,920 x 1,080 dots/16:9 card shown is fbr the maximum image size 640 x 360 dots/16:9 of your camcorder.
Page 55 On use and care • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer befbre operating • Do not hold the camcorder by the lbllowing any further. parts.
Page 56 or play back on the camcorder, due to the Notes on optional accessories protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, an • We recommend using genuine So W accessories. indicator appears on the LCD screen. •...
Page 57 Note on disposal/transfer of the About care and storage of the lens camcorder Wipe the surflace of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: Even if you delete all movies and still - When there are fingerprints on the lens images, or perform [Format] (p.
Page 58 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format 3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter Ver.2.0 compatible speed 1/30 second) STD: MPEG2-PS _ The unique pixe! array of Sony's ClearVid Audio recording system: and the image processing system Dolby Digital 2ch (BIONZ) allow still image resolution Dolby Digital Stereo Creator equivalent to the sizes described.
Page 59 Power consumption: 11 W of Sony Corporation. Output voltage: DC 5.0 "v; 1 500 mA • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to • "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Page 60 READ CAP, EFULIX: This End User download. License Agreement ("I,ICENSE") is a legal agreement Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is between you and Sony Corporation ("SONY"), available. licensor of the map data included in your video camera recorder product ("PRODUCF').
Page 61 SONY and their respective or o ther works thereof inany fi_rm) fhr t he p urpose affiliates (such licensors and suppliers to SON's; of r ental or l ease...
Page 62 EXTENI" PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY I.A_ SONY SHAI,L NOl" BE LIABLE FOR ANY WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTERS ARISING CLAIM. DEMAND OR ACI'ION. IRRESPECI'IVE UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS LICENSE.
Page 63 The Department of N atural Resources Canada. Norway rights reserved. Copyright @ 2000; Norwegian Mapping Authorib_ Croatia,Estonia,Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Portugal Poland, SloveniaandUkraine Source: IgeoE Portugal (_) I-hn-oGeographic Spain France Informaci6n geogr,'ifica propiedad del (NIG source: (_) IGN 2009 BI) TOPO ® Sweden Germany Based upon electronic...
Page 64 Screen indicators Center The following indicators appear when you cha_ge the settings. See page 28 a_d 31 also for the indicators that appear during Slideshow _v{{@_ Warning (5!) recording or playing. Playback mode (31 ) Ce*lter Left Right Right n in 60i _ Recording irnage quality...
Page 65 Index Screen indicators ....28, 64 AVCHD recording disc..9, 34 Language ........8, 23 LP..........34 SD card ......... 24 Self diagnosis display ....51 Battery pack ......... 17 Setting the date and time ...22 Mac .........40, 44 Beep ..........23 Smile Shutter .......

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