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HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E Read this first Before operating the unit, please IMPORTANT read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. SAFETY Owner’s Record INSTRUCTIONS The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided SAVE THESE below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer INSTRUCTIONS. regarding this product. DANGER - TO REDUCE Model No. HDR- Serial No. ______THE RISK OF FIRE OR Model No. AC- ______ELECTRIC SHOCK, Serial No. ______CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. To reduce the risk of fire or • Read these instructions. electric shock, • Keep these instructions. 1) do not expose the unit to • Heed all warnings. rain or moisture. • Follow all instructions. 2) do not place objects filled • Do not use this apparatus near with liquids, such as vases, on water. • Clean only with dry cloth. the apparatus. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with Do not expose the batteries to the manufacturer's instructions. excessive heat such as • Do not install near any heat sources sunshine, fire or the like. such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. GB If the provided plug does not fit into 2 your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. CAUTION • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at  Battery pack plugs, convenience receptacles, If the battery pack is mishandled, the and the point where they exit from battery pack can burst, cause a fire or the apparatus. even chemical burns. Observe the • Only use attachments/accessories following cautions. specified by the manufacturer. • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, • Do not disassemble. bracket, or table specified by the • Do not crush and do not expose the manufacturer, or sold with the battery pack to any shock or force apparatus. When a cart is used, use such as hammering, dropping or caution when moving the cart/ stepping on it. apparatus combination to avoid • Do not short circuit and do not allow injury from tip-over. metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. • Unplug this apparatus during • Do not incinerate or dispose of in lightning storms or when unused fire. for long periods of time. • Do not handle damaged or leaking • Refer all servicing to qualified lithium ion batteries. service personnel. Servicing is • Be sure to charge the battery pack required when the apparatus has using a genuine Sony battery been damaged in any way, such as charger or a device that can charge power-supply cord or plug is the battery pack. damaged, liquid has been spilled or • Keep the battery pack out of the objects have fallen into the reach of small children. apparatus, the apparatus has been • Keep the battery pack dry. exposed to rain or moisture, does • Replace only with the same or not operate normally, or has been equivalent type recommended by dropped. Sony. • If the shape of the plug does not fit • Dispose of used battery packs the power outlet, use an promptly as described in the attachment plug adaptor of the instructions. proper configuration for the power Replace the battery with the specified outlet. type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.  AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall

and furniture. GB 3 Use the nearby wall outlet (wall to the collection and recycling socket) when using the AC Adaptor. location nearest you. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately For more information regarding if any malfunction occurs while using recycling of rechargeable batteries, the apparatus. call toll free Even if your camcorder is turned off, 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// AC power source (mains) is still www.call2recycle.org/ supplied to it while connected to the Caution: Do not handle damaged or wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Adaptor.  Battery pack/AC Adaptor WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of Do not ingest battery, chemical burn the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to hazard. the following two conditions: The remote control supplied with this (1) This device may not cause harmful product contains a coin/button cell interference, and (2) this device must battery. If the coin/button cell battery accept any interference received, is swallowed, it can cause severe including interference that may cause internal burns in just 2 hours and can undesired operation. lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B from children. If the battery This equipment complies with FCC/IC compartment does not close radiation exposure limits set forth for securely, stop using the product and an uncontrolled environment and keep it away from children. meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) If you think batteries might have been Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C swallowed or placed inside any part to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio of the body, seek immediate medical frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This attention. equipment has very low levels of RF Excessive sound pressure from energy that are deemed to comply earphones and headphones can without testing of specific absorption cause hearing loss. ratio (SAR). If you have any questions about this product, you may call: For Customers in the Sony Customer Information Center U.S.A. 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC  RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION related matters only. BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by

GB returning your used 4 rechargeable batteries  Regulatory Information no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If Declaration of Conformity this equipment does cause harmful Trade Name: SONY interference to radio or television Model No.: HDR-PJ810 reception, which can be determined Responsible Party: Sony by turning the equipment off and on, Electronics Inc. the user is encouraged to try to Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, correct the interference by one or San Diego, CA 92127 more of the following measures: U.S.A. – Reorient or relocate the receiving Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 antenna. – Increase the separation between This device complies with Part 15 of the equipment and receiver. the FCC Rules. Operation is subject – Connect the equipment into an to the following two conditions: (1) outlet on a circuit different from This device may not cause harmful that to which the receiver is interference, and (2) this device connected. must accept any interference – Consult the dealer or an received, including interference experienced radio/TV technician that may cause undesired for help. operation. The supplied interface cable must be This equipment must not be co- used with the equipment in order to located or operated in conjunction comply with the limits for a digital with any other antenna or device pursuant to Subpart B of Part transmitter. 15 of FCC Rules.  CAUTION  For the State of California, You are cautioned that any changes USA only or modifications not expressly Perchlorate Material – special approved in this manual could void handling may apply, your authority to operate this See equipment. www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/  Note: perchlorate This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to For Customers in Europe Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares radio frequency energy and, if not that this equipment is in compliance installed and used in accordance with with the essential requirements and the instructions, may cause harmful other relevant provisions of Directive interference to radio GB communications. However, there is 5 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the battery contains more than the following URL: 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By http://www.compliance.sony.de/ ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly,  Notice for the customers in you will help prevent potentially the countries applying EU negative consequences for the Directives environment and human health Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 which could otherwise be caused by Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 inappropriate waste handling. The Japan recycling of the materials will help to For EU product compliance: Sony conserve natural resources. Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger In case of products that for safety, Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany performance or data integrity reasons This product has been tested and require a permanent connection with found compliant with the limits set an incorporated battery, this battery out in the EMC regulation for using should be replaced by qualified connection cables shorter than 3 service staff only. To ensure that the meters (9.8 feet). battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated The electromagnetic fields at the properly, hand over these products at specific frequencies may influence end-of-life to the applicable the picture and sound of this unit. collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.  Notice For all other batteries, please view the If static electricity or section on how to remove the battery electromagnetism causes data from the product safely. Hand the transfer to discontinue midway (fail), battery over to the applicable restart the application or disconnect collection point for the recycling of and connect the communication waste batteries. For more detailed cable (USB, etc.) again. information about recycling of this  Disposal of waste batteries product or battery, please contact and electrical and electronic your local Civic Office, your household equipment (applicable in the waste disposal service or the shop European Union and other where you purchased the product or European countries with battery. separate collection systems) This symbol on the For Customers in product, the battery or on the packaging Singapore indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical GB symbol. The chemical symbols for 6 mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if Learning more Table of Contents about the Read this first ...... 2 Learning more about the camcorder (Help camcorder (Help Guide) ...... 7 Guide) Getting started ...... 8 Help Guide is an on-line manual. Supplied items ...... 8 Refer to it for in-depth instructions on Charging the battery pack ...... 9 the many functions of the camcorder. Turning the power on ...... 11 Inserting a memory card ...... 12 1 Access the Sony Recording/Playback ... 13 support page. Recording ...... 13 http://www.sony.net/ Playback ...... 15 SonyInfo/Support/ Viewing images at a larger size ...... 17 Saving images ...... 18 Using PlayMemories Home™ ...... 18 Connecting an external media device ...... 19 2 Select your country or Using the Wi-Fi function ...... 20 region. Customizing your camcorder ...... 24 3 Search for the model name of your Using the menus ...... 24 camcorder within the Others ...... 27 support page. Precautions ...... 27 • Check the model name on Specifications ...... 29 the bottom of your Parts and controls ...... 33 camcorder.

GB 7 Getting started Supplied items •Step Down Ring (1) The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. To attach the Step Down Ring to the •Camcorder (1) camcorder, align the Step Down •AC Adaptor (1) Ring with the camcorder properly (), then turn it in the direction of the arrow until the Step Down Ring is locked in place (). To remove the Step Down Ring, turn it in the opposite direction from that of the The shape of the AC Adaptor differs arrow. depending on the countries/ regions. • USB connection support cable (1)

The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this • Wireless Remote Commander (1) camcorder only. Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder is too short for connection.

• Rechargeable battery pack NP- FV50 (1)

•HDMI cable (1)

• “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

GB 8 Charging the battery pack

1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD monitor, retract the viewfinder, and attach the battery pack. Getting started Getting

Battery pack

2 Pull out the Built-in USB Cable.

3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the camcorder with the USB connection support cable, and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

USB connection support cable AC Adaptor

Built-in USB Cable Wall outlet (wall socket)

• The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange. • The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the USB connection support cable from the camcorder. • The shape of the AC Adaptor differs depending on the countries/ regions. GB 9 • Turn off your camcorder before you remove the battery pack.

 Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable.

 To use your camcorder connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) Connect the camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) in the same way as “Charging the battery pack.” • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • The battery pack may be consumed even if the camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).

GB 10 Turning the power on

1 Open the LCD monitor of your camcorder and turn the power on. Getting started Getting

• You can also turn on the camcorder by pulling out the viewfinder. 2 Following the instructions on the LCD monitor, select the language, the geographical area, Daylight Savings or Summer Time, date format, and the date and time. Touch the button on the LCD monitor.

• To go to the next page, touch [Next]. • To turn off the power, close the LCD monitor. • To set the date and time again, select  [Setup]  [Clock Settings]  [Date & Time Setting]. • To turn off the operating sound, select  [Setup]  [ General Settings]  [Beep]  [Off].

GB 11 Inserting a memory card

1 Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. Access lamp

Insert the card with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated. • The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears. • To select a memory card as the recording medium, select  [Setup]  [ Media Settings]  [Media Select]  [Memory Card]. • To eject the memory card, open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.

 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder

Capacity (operation SD Speed Class verified) SD memory card/SDHC Class 4 or faster Up to 64 GB memory card/SDXC memory card Memory Stick PRO Duo™ –Up to 32GB (Mark2) media/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™ Up to 64 GB media

GB 12 Recording/Playback Recording

Recording movies

1 Open the LCD monitor, and press START/STOP to start recording. Power zoom lever Recording/Playback

• To stop recording, press START/STOP again. • You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). • In the default setting, movies are recorded with HD format and MP4 format simultaneously (Dual Video REC). MP4 format is easy for playing back your movies on a smartphone, for uploading to a network, or for uploading to the Web. • Items on the LCD monitor disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds. To display items again, touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD monitor. • You can check the recording time of a medium on the LCD monitor in the shooting mode. • To change the image quality of the movies you record, select  [Image Quality/Size]  [REC Mode].

GB 13 Shooting photos

1 Open the LCD monitor and select [MODE]  (Photo).

• You can also switch between (Movie) and (Photo) by pressing the / (Shooting Mode) button. 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Power zoom lever

• When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD monitor.

GB 14 Playback

1 Open the LCD monitor and press the (View Images) button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. Recording/Playback

2 Select / to move the desired event to the center, and then select the part circled () in the figure. Switch Movie Remaining battery Format To the MENU button (HD/ screen MP4)

Event name Events

To the To the next previous event event Change to the movie/photo Time-line bar recording Play short movies Change Event Scale button mode

GB 15 3 Select the image. Recorded time/ To go back to Event name number of photos the Event View Switch screen Image Type button Previous Movie

Next

Change to the Photo movie/photo recording Last played image mode

 Playback operations

Volume / Previous/Next Delete / Fast-reverse/Fast-forward Context / Play/Pause Stop Play/Stop slide show Motion Shot Video Motion Interval ADJ

 To select the format of the movie you want to play, edit, or copy to other devices In step 2, select at the top right of the LCD monitor  [HD Quality] or [ MP4].

GB 16 Viewing images at a larger size

Connecting the camcorder to a TV

1 Connect the HDMI OUT jack of the camcorder to the HDMI IN jack of a TV using the HDMI cable supplied. Recording/Playback Signal flow • If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, connect the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of the camcorder to the video/audio input jacks of the TV using an AV cable (sold separately).

Using the built-in projector

1 Press the PROJECTOR button (page 33). 2 Select [Image Shot on This Device]. 3 Follow the operating guide on the LCD monitor, and then select [Project]. Power zoom lever/PHOTO*2 PROJECTOR FOCUS lever*1

*1 Adjust the focus of the projected image. *2 Use the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears on the projected image, then press the PHOTO button.

GB 17 Saving images Using PlayMemories Home™

What you can do with PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home allows you to import movies and photos to your computer to use them in a variety of ways.

Playing back imported images

Import images from the camcorder.

For Windows, the following functions are Sharing images on also available. PlayMemories Online™

Viewing Creating Uploading images on movie images to Calendar discs network services

 To download PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm/

 To check the computer system You can check the computer requirements for the software at the following URL. www.sony.net/pcenv/

GB 18 Connecting an external media device

 External media device Connect an external media device to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your camcorder using VMC-UAM2 USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately).

• Movies are copied with high definition image quality (HD). Saving images

 Recorder without a USB jack Connect a recorder to the Multi/Micro USB Terminal of your camcorder using an AV cable (sold separately).

• Movies are copied with standard definition image quality.

Signal flow

GB 19 Using the Wi-Fi Notes • If PlayMemories Mobile is already function installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. Installing PlayMemories • The Wi-Fi function described here Mobile™ on your is not guaranteed to work on all smartphone smartphones and tablets. • The Wi-Fi function of the For the latest information and camcorder cannot be used more detailed information on connected to a public wireless the functions of PlayMemories LAN. Mobile, visit the following URL. • To use the One-touch functions (NFC) of the camcorder, a smartphone or tablet supporting the NFC function is required. • The operation methods and display screens for the application are subject to change without notice by future upgrades. http://www.sony.net/pmm/

 Android OS Install PlayMemories Mobile from Google play.

• Android 4.0 or higher is required to use One-Touch functions (NFC).

 iOS Install PlayMemories Mobile from App Store.

• One-touch functions (NFC) are GB not available with iOS. 20 Transferring MP4 movies Notes and photos to your • Cancel the sleep mode or unlock smartphone the screen on the smartphone beforehand. • Make sure that is displayed  One-touch connection on the LCD monitor of the with an Android camcorder and the smartphone. supporting NFC • Continue touching the camcorder to the smartphone 1 On the smartphone, select without moving until [Settings], then, select PlayMemories Mobile starts (1 to [More...] to check that [NFC] 2 seconds). is enabled. •If the camcorder cannot be

connected with the smartphone Saving images by NFC, see “Connection without using NFC” (page 21).

 Connection without using NFC 1 Press the (View Images) button, then select  [Edit/Copy]  [Send to Smartphone]  [Select on 2 On the camcorder, play back This Device]  image type. an image to be sent to the smartphone. 2 Select the image you want to • You can transfer MP4 movies transfer, and add , and and photos only. then select  . Touch the camcorder to the 3 • The SSID and a password are smartphone. displayed, and the camcorder is ready to be connected with the smartphone. 3 Connect the camcorder to the smartphone, and transfer images. Android  Start up PlayMemories Mobile and select the SSID of the camcorder. GB 21  Input the password Using your smartphone displayed on the camcorder (first time only). as a wireless remote commander You can record with the camcorder using your smartphone as a wireless remote commander. 1 On your camcorder, select iPhone/iPad  [Camera/Mic]   Select [Settings]  [Wi-Fi]  [ Shooting Assist]  [Ctrl the SSID displayed on the with Smartphone]. camcorder. 2 On your smartphone,  Input the password perform in the same way as displayed on the camcorder in step 3 in “Connection (first time only). without using NFC”  Confirm that the SSID (page 21). displayed on the camcorder When you use NFC, display the is selected. recording screen on your camcorder, and touch on the  Return to Home, and start up camcorder to on the PlayMemories Mobile. smartphone. 3 Operate the camcorder on your smartphone. Notes • Depending on local electrical interference or the smartphone’s capabilities, the live view images may not be displayed smoothly.

GB 22 Saving movies and If you know the SSID and photos to your computer the password of your via Wi-Fi wireless access point  On your camcorder, select Connect your computer to a  [Setup]  wireless access point or wireless [ Connection]  [Access broadband router in advance. point settings].  Select the access point you 1 Install the dedicated want to register, enter the software in your computer password, then select (first time only). . Windows: PlayMemories Home www.sony.net/pm/

Mac: Wireless Auto Import Saving images http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/ Mac/ • If the software is already installed in your computer, update the software to the latest 3 If your computer is not version. started, turn on the 2 Connect your camcorder to computer. an access point as follows 4 Start sending images from (first time only). the camcorder to the If you cannot register, refer to the computer. instruction of the access point, or  Press the (View Images) contact the person who set up the button on your camcorder. access point.  Select  [Edit/ If the wireless access point Copy]  [Send to has a WPS button Computer].  On your camcorder, select • Images are automatically  [Setup]  transferred to and saved on [ Connection]  [WPS the computer. Push]. • Only newly recorded images  Press the WPS button on the are transferred. Importing access point you want to movies and multiple photos register. may take time.

GB 23 Customizing your camcorder Using the menus Menu lists

1 Select . Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot

Camera/Mic Select a category. Manual Settings 2 White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus 3 Select a desired menu IRIS item. Shutter Speed AGC Limit AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux Camera Settings Scene Selection Picture Effect Cinematone Scroll the menu items up or down. Fader Self-Timer • Select to finish setting the SteadyShot menu or to return to the previous menu screen. SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light Dial Setting GB 24 Face Edit/Copy Face Detection Send to Smartphone Smile Shutter View on TV Smile Sensitivity Send to Computer *1 Flash Delete Flash Protect Flash Level Copy Red Eye Reduction Direct Copy*2 Microphone Setup Premium CloserVoice Media Settings My Voice Canceling Media Select Blt-in Zoom Mic Media Info Auto Wind NR

Format Customizingcamcorder your Audio Mode Repair Img. DB F. Audio Rec Level File Number Shooting Assist Playback Settings Ctrl with Smartphone Data Code My Button Volume Focus Magnifier Motion Interval ADJ Grid Line Download Music*3 Display Setting Empty Music*3 Zebra Connection Peaking WPS Push Audio Level Display Access point settings Image Quality/Size Edit Device Name REC Mode Disp MAC Address Frame Rate SSID/PW Reset Dual Video REC Network Info Reset Image Size TV Type Playback Function HDMI Resolution Event View CTRL FOR HDMI Scenario USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply GB 25 USB LUN Setting General Settings Beep Monitor Brightness Auto Keystone ADJ Airplane Mode REC Lamp Remote Ctrl Language Setting 24p Mode*4 Calibration Battery Info Power Save Initialize Demo Mode Clock Settings Date & Time Setting Area Setting *1 You can set this item when you use a flash (sold separately). *2 You can set this item when you use an external media device (sold separately). *3 HDR-PJ810/PJ820 *4 HDR-PJ810E/PJ820E

GB 26 Others be copyrighted. Unauthorized Precautions recording of such materials may AC Adaptor be a violation of the copyright Do not short-circuit the battery laws. terminal with any metallic objects. • Compensation for the content of This may cause a malfunction. recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is Playing back images with not possible due to a malfunction other devices of the camcorder, recording You may not be able to play back media, etc. images that were recorded on your •The camcorder is not camcorder with other devices dustproofed, dripproofed or normally. Also, you may not be waterproofed. able to play back images recorded • Do not let your camcorder get on other devices with your wet, for example, from rain or sea camcorder. water. If your camcorder gets Recording and playback wet, it may malfunction. • Avoid rough handling, Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. disassembling, modifying, Others physical shock, or impact such as • Do not aim the camcorder at the hammering, dropping or sun or strong light. Doing so may stepping on the product. Be cause your camcorder to particularly careful with the lens. malfunction. • To ensure stable operation of the • Do not use the camcorder near memory card, it is recommended strong radio waves or radiation. to format the memory card with The camcorder may not be able your camcorder before the first to record or play back images use. Formatting the memory card properly. will erase all the data stored on it • Do not use the camcorder on a and the data will be sandy beach or anywhere dusty. irrecoverable. Save your Doing so may cause your important data on your PC, etc. camcorder to malfunction. • Confirm the direction of the • If moisture condensation occurs, memory card. If you forcibly stop using the camcorder until insert the memory card in the moisture evaporates. wrong direction, the memory • Do not subject the camcorder to card, memory card slot, or image mechanical shock or vibration. If data may be damaged. you do so, the camcorder may • Before starting to record, test the operate incorrectly or may not recording function to make sure record images. In addition, the the image and sound are recording medium or recorded recorded without any problems. data may be damaged. • Television programs, films, video GB tapes, and other materials may 27 LCD monitor Wireless LAN The LCD monitor is manufactured We assume no responsibility using extremely high-precision whatsoever for any damage technology, so over 99.99% of the caused by unauthorized access to, pixels are operational for effective or unauthorized use of, use. However, there may be some destinations loaded on the tiny black points and/or bright camcorder, resulting from loss or points (white, red, blue, or green in theft. color) that appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These points are normal results of the Troubleshooting manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. If you run into any problems using your camcorder: Camcorder temperature • Check your camcorder referring If you use the camcorder to Help Guide (page 7). continuously for a long time, the • Disconnect the power source, camcorder gets very warm. This is attach the power source again not a malfunction. after about 1 minute, and turn the Overheat protection camcorder on. Depending on the camcorder and • Initialize your camcorder battery temperature, you may be (page 26). unable to record movies or the All settings, including the clock power may turn off automatically setting, are reset. to protect the camcorder. A • Contact your Sony dealer or local message will be displayed on the authorized Sony service facility. LCD monitor before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies. In this case, leave the power off and wait until the camcorder and battery temperature goes down. If you turn on the power without letting the camcorder and battery cool enough, the power may turn off again or you may be unable to record movies. Deactivating wireless LAN (Wi-Fi, NFC, etc.) temporarily When you board an airplane, you can deactivate the Wi-Fi function temporarily. Select  GB [Setup]  [ General Settings] 28  [Airplane Mode]  [On]. Image device: Specifications 4.6 mm (1/3.95 type) CMOS Sensor System Recording pixels (photo, 16:9): Signal format: Max. 24.5 mega pixels NTSC color, EIA standards (6 592 × 3 712)*3 (HDR-PJ810/PJ820) Gross: Approx. 6 590 000 PAL color, CCIR standards pixels (HDR-PJ810E/PJ820E) Effective (movie, 16:9)*4: HD TV Approx. 6 140 000 pixels Movie recording format: Effective (photo, 16:9): AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 Approx. 6 140 000 pixels compatible): Effective (photo, 4:3): Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Approx. 4 600 000 pixels Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Lens: *1 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator G Lens MP4: 12× (Optical)*4, 24× (Clear Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Image Zoom, while recording Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch movies)*5, 160× (Digital) *1 Others Manufactured under license Filter diameter: from Dolby Laboratories. 46 mm (1 13/16 in.) Photo file format: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) (When DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible attaching the Step Down Ring) Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible F1.8 - F3.4 MPF Baseline Compatible Focal length: Recording media (Movie/Photo): f= 2.9 mm - 34.8 mm (1/8 in. - Internal memory 13/8 in.) HDR-PJ810/PJ810E: 32 GB When converted to a 35 mm HDR-PJ820/PJ820E: 64 GB still camera Memory Stick PRO Duo media For movies*4: SD card (Class 4 or faster) 26.8 mm - 321.6 mm The capacity that a user can (1 1/16 in. - 12 3/4 in.) (16:9) use (Approx.) For photos: *2 HDR-PJ810/PJ810E: 31.1 GB 26.8 mm - 321.6 mm *2 HDR-PJ820/PJ820E: 62.4 GB (1 1/16 in.- 12 3/4 in.) (16:9) *2 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a Color temperature: [Auto], [One portion of which is used for Push], [Indoor], [Outdoor] system management and/or Minimum illumination: application files. Only 6 lx (lux) (in default setting, preinstalled demonstration shutter speed 1/60 second movie may be deleted. (HDR-PJ810/PJ820) or 1/50 Viewfinder: second (HDR-PJ810E/PJ820E)) Electronic viewfinder (color) 3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed 1/30 GB second (HDR-PJ810/PJ820) or 29 1/25 second (HDR-PJ810E/ Continuous projection time (when PJ820E)) using the supplied battery *3 The unique pixel array of pack): Approx. 2 h. Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system Wireless LAN (BIONZ-X) allow still image Supported standard: resolution equivalent to the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n sizes described. Frequency: 2.4 GHz *4 [ SteadyShot] is set to Supported security protocols: [Standard] or [Off]. WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK *5 [ SteadyShot] is set to Configuration method: WPS (Wi-Fi [Active]. Protected Setup)/manual Access method: Infrastructure Input/Output connectors Mode HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag connector compliant PROJECTOR IN jack: HDMI micro connector General MIC input jack: Stereo minijack Power requirements: (3.5 mm) DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack), Headphone jack: Stereo minijack DC 5 V 1 500 mA (AC Adaptor), (3.5 mm) DC 8.4 V (DC IN jack) USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB) USB Charging: DC 5 V 1 500 mA Multi/Micro USB Terminal* Average power consumption: * Supports Micro USB compatible During camera recording using the devices. viewfinder at normal USB connection is only for output brightness: 2.9 W (HDR-PJ810E/PJ820E). During camera recording using LCD monitor at normal LCD monitor brightness: 3.1 W Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect Operating temperature: 0 °C to ratio 16:9) 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Total number of pixels: 921 600 Storage temperature: –20 °C to (640 × 1 440) +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.): Projector 67.5 mm × 72.5 mm × 134 mm Projection type: DLP (2 3/4 in. × 2 7/8 in. × 5 3/8 in.) Light source: LED (R/G/B) (w/h/d) including the Focus: Manual projecting parts Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or 67.5 mm × 72.5 mm × 134 mm over (2 3/4 in. × 2 7/8 in. × 5 3/8 in.) Resolution (output): 854 × 480 (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, the supplied GB 30 rechargeable battery pack attached Estimated time of Mass (approx.) charging, recording, and 460 g (1 lb) main unit only playback using the 510 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied battery pack supplied rechargeable battery pack Charging time (minutes)  AC Adaptor AC-UUD11 AC Adaptor 165 Power requirements: AC 100 V - (supplied) 240V, 50Hz/60Hz Computer 305 Current consumption: 200 mA Power consumption: 11 W Recording time (minutes) Output voltage: DC 5.0 V, Continuous 120 1500mA 130 Operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) Typical 60 Storage temperature: –20 °C to 65 +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Others Playback time 200 (minutes)  Rechargeable battery • The charging times are measured pack NP-FV50 when charging the camcorder at Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V a room temperature of 25 °C (77 Output voltage: DC 6.8 V °F) without using the USB Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Connection support cable. Maximum charge current: 2.1 A • The recording and playback Capacity times are measured when using Typical: 7.0 Wh (1 030 mAh) the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh) • The recording times are Type: Li-ion measured when recording movies with the default settings Design and specifications of your ([ REC Mode]: [Standard ], camcorder and accessories are [Dual Video REC]: [On]). subject to change without notice. • Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the [Shooting Mode], and zooming. • The upper figure of each recording time shows the time when recording with the LCD monitor open, and the lower figure shows the time when GB recording with the viewfinder 31 without opening the LCD • iOS is a registered trademark or monitor. trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. • Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi Trademarks PROTECTED SET-UP are  registered trademarks of the Wi- •AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive, Fi Alliance. AVCHD logotype and AVCHD • The N Mark is a trademark or Progressive logotype are registered trademark of NFC trademarks of Panasonic Forum, Inc. in the United States Corporation and Sony and in other countries. Corporation. • Facebook and the “f” logo are • Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. trademarks of Sony Corporation. • YouTube and the YouTube logo • Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc trademarks of Google Inc. Association. • iPhone and iPad are trademarks • Dolby and the double-D symbol of Apple Inc., registered in the are trademarks of Dolby U.S. and other countries. Laboratories. All other product names • The terms HDMI and HDMI High- mentioned herein may be the Definition Multimedia Interface, trademarks or registered and the HDMI Logo are trademarks of their respective trademarks or registered companies. Furthermore, ™ and ® trademarks of HDMI Licensing are not mentioned in each case in LLC in the United States and this manual. other countries. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. • Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. • SDXC logo is a trademark of SD- 3C, LLC. GB • Android, Google Play are 32 trademarks of Google Inc. Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages.

 PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (17)  LCD monitor/Touch panel  Speaker  Projector lens

 Built-in microphone  Multi interface shoe

For details on compatible Others accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  PROJECTOR IN jack (17) Operations with other  Memory card access lamp manufacture’s accessories are (12) not guaranteed.  Memory card slot (12) If you use a shoe adaptor (sold HDMI OUT jack separately), you can also use  accessories compatible with an  / (Shooting Mode) Active Interface Shoe. button (14)  Video light  (My Voice Canceling)  N mark (21) button NFC: Near Field Suppresses the voice of the Communication person recording the movie.  Lens (G lens)  PROJECTOR button (17)  Remote sensor  (View Images) button (15)  Camera recording lamp  LIGHT (Video Light) button  MANUAL button  POWER button  MANUAL dial Manual functions can be assigned to the button and the GB dial. 33  To fasten the grip belt

Wireless Remote Commander

 Power zoom lever (13, 14)  PHOTO button (14)  Viewfinder lens adjustment lever  Eyecup  Viewfinder  POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (9)  START/STOP button (13)  Battery pack (9)  DC IN jack  DATA CODE button  (microphone) jack (PLUG PHOTO button IN POWER)   SCAN/SLOW buttons  (headphones) jack / (Previous/Next)  Grip belt buttons  Loop for a shoulder belt  PLAY button  Built-in USB Cable (9)  STOP button  Multi/Micro USB Terminal DISPLAY button Supports Micro USB compatible  devices. If you use an adaptor  Transmitter cable (sold separately), you can  START/STOP button also use accessories via an A/V  Power zoom buttons remote connector.  PAUSE button Tripod receptacle   VISUAL INDEX button BATT (battery) release lever GB  ////ENTER buttons 34 • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander. Insulation sheet Others

GB 35 GB

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