Sony Handycam HDRCX12 User Manual

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GENERAL SET (p. 5)
ItemsPage
DEMO MODE75
REC LAMP75
CALIBRATION101
A.SHUT OFF75
QUICK ON STBY75
REMOTE CTRL75
CTRL FOR HDMI75
*1 You can set these items also during Easy 
Handycam operation (p.  22).
*2  [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam 
operation)
*
3  You can set functions other than [FRAME 
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MOVIE SETTINGS
(Items for recording movies)
Touch , then .
If the item is not on the screen, touch  /  to change the page.
How to set
 (HOME) menu  page 59 (OPTION) menu  page 76
The default settings are marked with .
REC MODE (Recording mode)
You can select a recording mode to record 
a movie with HD (high definition) image 
quality from 4 levels.
	 HD FH ( 
 )Records in the highest quality mode (AVC 
HD 16M (FH)).
	HD HQ (  )Records in high quality mode
(AVC HD 9M (HQ)).
 HD SP (  )Records in standard quality mode
(AVC HD 7M (SP)).
	HD LP (  )Increases the recording time (Long Play)
(AVC HD 5M (LP)).
You can select a recording mode to record 
a movie with SD (standard definition) 
image quality from 3 levels.
	 SD HQ ( 
 )Records in high quality mode (SD 9M 
(HQ)).
 SD SP (  )Records in standard quality mode (SD 
6M (SP)).
	SD LP (  )Increases the recording time (Long Play) 
(SD 3M (LP)).
Notes
 If you record in LP mode, the quality of 
movie may be degraded, or scenes with quick 
movements may appear with block noise when 
you play back the image.
Tips  See page 10 for the expected recording time of 
each recording mode.
AUDIO MODE
You can change the recording sound 
format.
  5.1ch SURROUND (
)Records sound in 5.1ch surround.
	2ch STEREO ()Records sound in 2ch stereo.
AE SHIFT
Select [ON] to adjust the exposure using  (dark)/ (bright).  and the setting 
value appear on the screen (The default 
setting is [OFF]).
Tips  Touch  if the subject is white or the 
backlight is bright, or touch  if the subject is 
black or the light is dim.
  You can adjust the automatic exposure level to 
brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to 
[AUTO].
  You can also adjust the setting manually using 
the CAMERA CONTROL dial (p.  30).
WB SHIFT (White Balance 
Shift)
Select [ON] to adjust the white balance to 
the desired setting using /. and the setting value appear on the 
screen (The default setting is [OFF]).
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Tips When the white balance is set to a lower value, 
images appear bluish, and when set to a higher 
value, images appear reddish.
  You can also adjust the setting manually using 
the CAMERA CONTROL dial (p.  30).
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 
When using either the NightShot (p. 28) or 
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (p.  81) function 
to record, you can record clearer images 
by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which 
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the 
default setting).
Notes  Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers 
or other objects (p.  28).
 Remove the conversion lens (optional). The maximum shooting distance using 
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
WIDE SELECT 
When recording with SD (standard 
definition) image quality, you can select the 
aspect ratio according to the TV connected. 
Refer also to the instruction manuals 
supplied with your TV.
  16:9 WIDE
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 
(wide) TV screen.
	4: (  )Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 
TV screen.
Notes
 Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV 
connected for playback (p.  73).
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DIGITAL ZOOM
You can select the maximum zoom level 
in case you want to zoom to a level greater 
than 12 × (optical zoom) during recording. 
Note that the image quality decreases when 
you use the digital zoom.
 
OFFUp to 12 × zoom is performed optically.
	24×Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, 
and after that, up to 24 × zoom is 
performed digitally.
	150×Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, 
and after that, up to 150 × zoom is 
performed digitally.
STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera 
shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set 
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
) when using 
a tripod (optional), then the image becomes 
natural.
AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow 
Shutter)
When recording in dark places, the shutter 
speed is automatically reduced to 1/30 
second (the default setting is [ON]).
The right side of the bar shows the digital 
zooming factor. The zooming zone appears 
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X.V.COLOR
When recording, set to [ON] to capture 
wider range of colors. Various colors 
such as the brilliant color of flowers and 
turquoise blue of the sea can be more 
faithfully reproduced.
Notes Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded 
content will be played back on an x.v.Color-
compliant TV.
  If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is 
played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, 
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
  [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:  When recording with SD (standard 
definition) image quality
  While recording a movie
GUIDEFRAME 
You can display the frame and check that 
the subject is horizontal or vertical by 
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear 
(The default setting is [OFF]).
Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the 
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
ZEBRA
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the 
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the 
brightness. When you change the default 
setting, 
 is displayed. The zebra pattern is 
not recorded.
  OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
	0The zebra pattern appears at a screen 
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
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100The zebra pattern appears at a screen 
brightness level of about 100 IRE or 
higher.
Notes
 Portions of the screen where brightness is about 
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
Tips  IRE represents the screen brightness level.
REMAINING SET
  ONAlways displays the remaining “Memory 
Stick PRO Duo” indicator.
	AUTODisplays the remaining recording time 
of movies for about 8 seconds in the 
following situations.
 When your camcorder recognizes the 
remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
capacity when the POWER switch is set to 
 (Movie)  When you press DISP/BATT INFO to 
switch the indicator from off to on when 
the POWER switch is set to 
 (Movie)  When you select the movie recording mode 
on the HOME MENU
Notes  When the remaining recordable time for 
movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator 
stays on the screen.
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle date)
You can display the recording date and 
time when you play back images on a 
device with a subtitle display function. The 
default setting is [ON]. Also refer to the 
instruction manual of the playback device.
Notes  The images recorded with HD (high definition) 
image quality can be played back only on 
AVCHD format compatible devices.
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 [SUB-T DATE] cannot be set for SD (standard 
definition) image quality.
FLASH MODE
You can select the flash setting when you 
record still images with the built-in flash 
or an external flash (optional) that is 
compatible with your camcorder.
  AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is 
insufficient ambient light.
	ON ()Always uses the flash regardless of the 
surrounding brightness.
	OFF ()Records without flash.
Notes
 The recommended distance to the subject when 
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to 
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).
  Remove any dust from the surface of the flash 
before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if 
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
  The /CHG (charge) lamp (p.  15) flickers while 
charging the flash, and remains lit when the 
battery charge is complete.
  If you use the flash in bright places such as 
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may 
not be effective.
FLASH LEVEL 
You can set this function when you record 
still images using the built-in flash, or an 
external flash (optional) that is compatible 
with your camcorder.
	 HIGH ( 
 )Makes the flash level higher.
 NORMAL (  )
	 LOW ( 
 )Makes the flash level lower.
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REDEYE REDUC 
You can set this function when you record 
still images using the built-in flash or an 
external flash (optional) that is compatible 
with your camcorder. 
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], 
then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or 
[ON], 
 appears. You can prevent redeye 
by activating the pre-flash before the flash 
flashes.
Notes  The redeye reduction may not produce the 
desired effect due to individual differences and 
other conditions.
  Pre-flash does not flash when SMILE 
SHUTTER records still images automatically.
DIAL SETTING
You can select an item you want to set to 
the CAMERA CONTROL dial. For details, 
see page 30.
CONVERSION LENS
When using a conversion lens (optional), 
use this function to record using the 
optimum compensation for camera shake 
for each lens.
You can select [WIDE CONVERSION](
) 
or [TELE CONVERSION](). (The default 
setting is [OFF].)
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PHOTO SETTINGS
(Items for recording still images)
Touch , then .
If the item is not on the screen, touch  /  to change the page.
How to set
 (HOME) menu  page 59 (OPTION) menu  page 76
The default settings are marked with .
IMAGE SIZE
  10.2M (  )Records still images in the highest quality 
(3,680 × 2,760).
	.6M (  )Records still images in the highest quality 
in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (3,680 × 2,070).
	6.1M (  )Records still images clearly (2,848 × 
2,136).
	1.9M (  )Allows you to record more still images in 
relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200).
	VGA(0.M) (  )Allows the maximum number of still 
images to be recorded (640 × 480).
Notes
 The selected image size is effective while the  
(still) lamp is lit.
Capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
and the number of recordable still images 
(Approx.)*
When the POWER switch is 
 (Still)
(Unit: number of images)
10.2M	
	
3680	×	2760	 	
1GB 230
2GB 475
4GB 930
8GB 1900
16GB 3800
* The number of recordable still images shown 
is for the maximum image size of your 
camcorder. The actual number of recordable 
still images is displayed on the LCD screen 
during recording (p.
  110).
Notes  When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made 
by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable 
still images varies depending on the recording 
conditions or type of “Memory Stick.”
  The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid 
CMOS Sensor and image processing system 
(BIONZ) allows for still image resolution 
equivalent to the sizes described.
Tips  You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a 
capacity of under 1 GB for recording still 
images.
FILE NO. (File number)
  SERIESAssigns file numbers of still images in 
sequence, even if you replace the “Memory 
Stick PRO Duo.”
	 RESETAssigns individual file numbers for each 
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
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AE SHIFT
See page 62.
WB SHIFT (White Balance 
Shift)
See page 62.
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
See page 63.
STEADYSHOT
See page 63.
GUIDEFRAME 
See page 64.
ZEBRA 
See page 64.
FLASH MODE
See page 65.
FLASH LEVEL
See page 65.
REDEYE REDUC
See page 65.
DIAL SETTING
See page 65.
CONVERSION LENS
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FACE FUNC. SET
(Items to set face function)
Touch , then .
If the item is not on the screen, touch 
/ to change the page.
How to set
 (HOME) menu  page 59 (OPTION) menu  page 76
The default settings are marked with .
FACE DET. SETTING
You can adjust the settings for the FACE 
DETECTION function.
FACE DETECTION
Detects the faces of your subjects 
and adjusts the focus/color/exposure 
automatically. Also, it adjusts the faces to 
fine image quality more clearly for HD 
(high definition) images.
  ON ( 
 )Detects faces.
	OFFNot detects faces.
Notes
 Faces may not be detected depending on 
recording conditions, subject conditions, and 
the setting of your camcorder.
  [FACE DETECTION] may not function 
properly depending on recording conditions. 
Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.
Tips  The detected faces are recorded in Face Index, 
however some faces may not be.  
Also, there is a limit to the number of faces that 
can be recorded in Face Index.  
To play back from the Face Index, see page 33.
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FRAME SETTING
Sets whether to display the detection frame 
or not when a face is detected by [FACE 
DETECTION] or [DETECTION SET].
  ON
Displays the detection frame.
	OFFDoes not display the detection frame.
Notes
 The detection frame does not appear while 
using mirror mode (p.  29).
SMILE SHUTTER
You can adjust the settings for the SMILE 
SHUTTER.
DETECTION SET
The shutter is released when the camcorder 
detects a smile.
  DUAL CAPTURE (
)Only during movie recording, the shutter 
is released automatically, when the 
camcorder detects a smile.
	ALWAYS ON ()The shutter is released when the 
camcorder detects a smile whenever the 
camcorder is in recording mode.
	OFFSmiles are not detected so still images are 
not recorded automatically.
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FACE DETECTION
Orange frame: A face targeted for 
possible smile detection shot.
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Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on the 
recording conditions, subject conditions and 
the settings of your camcorder.
  When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected,  
appears on the LCD screen in movie recording 
standby, and 
 changes into  when movie 
recording starts.
Tips  If a smile is not detected, set the [SMILE 
SENSITIVITY] (p.  69). You can select the subject that has priority 
for smile detection with [SMILE PRIORITY] 
(p.
  69).
SMILE SENSITIVITY
Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the 
SMILE SHUTTER function.
	 HIGH 
Detects even a slight smile. 
 MEDIUM Detects a normal smile.
	LOW Detects a big smile.
SMILE PRIORITY
Selects the priority subject for the SMILE 
SHUTTER function.
  AUTO 
Detects and shoots smiling faces 
automatically.
	CHILD PRIORITY Detects and shoots with priority on a 
child’s face.
	ADULT PRIORITY Detects and shoots with priority on an 
adult’s face.
FRAME SETTING
See page 68.
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VIEW IMAGES SET
(Items to customize the display)
Touch , then .
If the item is not on the screen, touch  /  to change the page.
How to set
 (HOME) menu  page 59 (OPTION) menu  page 76
The default settings are marked with .
DATA CODE
During playback, displays the information 
(data code) recorded automatically at the 
time of recording.   OFF
Data code is not displayed.
	DATE/TIMEDisplays the date and time.
	CAMERA DATADisplays camera setting data.
DATE/TIME
  Date
  Time
CAMERA DATA
Movie
Still image
 SteadyShot off
  Brightness
  White balance
  Gain
  Shutter speed
  Aperture value
  Exposure
Tips  appears for an image recorded using a flash. The data code is displayed on the TV screen if 
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
  The indicator toggles through the following 
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the 
Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME]  
[CAMERA DATA]  [OFF] (no indication).
  Depending on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.
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