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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan GB 2-887-515-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-FX7E Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 9 Getting Started 13 Recording/ Playback 25 Using the Menu 53 Dubbing/Editing 73 Using a Computer 83 Troubleshooting 89 Additional Information 101 Quick Reference 116 © 2006 Sony Corporation

Section	Page
Read this first	2
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality	9
Trying out the new HDV format!	9
Features of this camcorder	10
Handy Functions for Recording	11
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!	12
Getting Started	13
Step 1: Checking supplied items	13
Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover	14
Step 3: Charging the battery pack	15
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly	18
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder	19
Step 6: Setting the date and time	21
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”	23
Recording/Playback	25
Recording	25
Playback	28
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings	30
Adjusting the zoom	30
Adjusting the focus manually	31
Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS	32
Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)	35
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)	36
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons	39
Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity)	40
Recording an index signal	41
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)	41
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)	41
Using the Shot transition	42
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder	44
Changing the screen	44
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)	44
Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)	45
Locating a scene on a tape	46
Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)	46
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)	46
Searching for a recording start point (Index search)	47
Playing the picture on a TV	48
Using the Menu	53
Using the menu items	53
Menu items	54
CAMERA SET menu	56
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/IRIS/ STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.)	56
AUDIO SET menu	61
Settings for the audio recording (AUDIO REC LV/DV AU. MODE, etc.)	61
DISPLAY SET menu	62
Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DATA CODE, etc.)	62
IN/OUT REC menu	66
Recording settings, input and output settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/ DV WIDE REC/ TV TYPE, etc.)	66
MEMORY SET menu	68
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)	68
OTHERS menu	70
Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (USB SELECT/QUICK REC/ BEEP, etc.)	70
Dubbing/Editing	73
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.	73
Recording pictures from a VCR	76
Copying movies from tape to “Memory Stick Duo” as still images	79
Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”	79
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)	80
Using a Computer	83
Connecting to a computer	83
Copying still images to a computer	83
Copying movies on a tape to a computer	86
Troubleshooting	89
Troubleshooting	89
Warning indicators and messages	98
Additional Information	101
Using your camcorder abroad	101
HDV format and recording/playback	102
About the “Memory Stick”	103
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	105
About i.LINK	107
Maintenance and precautions	108
Specifications	112
Quick Reference	116
Identifying parts and controls	116
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder	121