Sony HDR-AX2000 Bedienungsanleitung

4-163-319-13(1)© 2009 Sony CorporationDigital HD Video Camera RecorderOperating GuideHDR-AX2000Getting Started 15Recording/Playback25Editing 56Using t

10About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens• A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback condition

100On image data compatibility• Image data files recorded on a memory card by your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” unive

101Additional Information• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster.W

102• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunctio

103Additional InformationOn adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION)The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow

104Removing dust from inside the viewfinder1 Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder.Slide down the viewfinder release lever and hold it at the positio

105Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemVideo signalNTSC color, EIA standardsHDTV 1080/60iVideo recording systemHD image quality: MPEG-4 AVC/H.26

106(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)Input/Output connectorsUSB jackmini-BRemote jackStereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)LCD screenPicture8.0 cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio

107Additional InformationOn trademarks• “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of

108On GNU GPL/LGPL applied softwareThe software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GN

109Quick ReferenceQuick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.A VIDEO OUT jack/AUDIO OUT jacks (51)B COMPONENT

11On playing back movies• Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefore,

110A Lens (16)B Lens hood with lens cover (16)C Internal microphone (39)D Front recording lamp (80)The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacit

111Quick ReferenceA Hook for shoulder strapB Focus ring (30)C Lens cover lever (16)D Zoom ring (29)E Iris ring (31)F GAIN button (32)G WHT BAL button*

112A RESET buttonIf you press the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting (except the picture profile settings) return to the default.B

113Quick ReferenceRemove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander.A DATA CODE button (49)B TC RESET buttonThis button does not

114Screen indicatorsUpper leftCenterUpper rightBottomz Tips• Indicators may look different or appear at different positions.Data code during recording

115Continued ,Quick ReferenceIndexAAC Adaptor...17Access lamp...23ACTIVE STEADYSHOT ...71AE RESPONSE..

116Index (Continued)INT MIC SENS...75INT MIC SET...75INT MIC WIND...75Internal microphone ...

117Quick ReferenceTV...51TV color systems...97TV TYPE...74UUSB SELECT.

118Procedimientos inicialesPaso 1: Comprobación de los elementos suministradosAsegúrese de que su videocámara contiene los siguientes elementos.El núm

119Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 2: Colocación del parasol del objetivo con tapa del objetivoAlinee las marcas en el parasol con las

12Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3Read this first ...

120Paso 3: Carga de la bateríaPuede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie L) con el adaptador de alimentación de ca suministrado.b Notas• No se puede

121Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español5 Ajuste el interruptor POWER en OFF (CHG).El indicador CHG se enciende y se inicia el proceso de carga.D

122Acerca de la batería• Antes de cambiar la batería, ajuste el interruptor POWER en la posición OFF (CHG).• El indicador CHG parpadeará durante la ca

123Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español2 Sostenga la videocámara correctamente.3 Asegúrese de que la sostiene correctamente y luego ajuste la co

124z Consejos• Puede ajustar el brillo de la pantalla LCD en [BRILLO LCD].Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para ahorrar energía de la batería o

125Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 6: Ajuste de la fecha y la horaAjuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocámara por primera vez.

126El reloj se pone en marcha.• Ajuste [HORA VERANO] en la posición [ACTIVADO] para avanzar 1 h• Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el año 2037.• P

127Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español• Cuando inserta una nueva tarjeta de memoria en modo de espera, aparece la pantalla [Crear nuevo arch.ba

128Grabación/ReproducciónGrabación La videocámara graba películas en las tarjetas de memoria. Proceda de la siguiente forma para grabar películas.• Es

129Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español2 Deslice el interruptor POWER a la posición ON mientras presiona el botón verde.3 Presione el botón de g

13Operating the MODE menu ...56Protecting recorded images (Protect) ...

130Grabación continua en las tarjetas de memoria, una después de otra (Grabación con relevo)Inserte las tarjetas de memoria en las ranuras A y B, de m

131Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolValor de ajustePor ejemplo, si selecciona [ ], las películas se graban con el siguiente formato.• HD: Cal

http://www.sony.net/Printed in JapanAdditional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Supp

14Troubleshooting ... 83Warning indicators and messages ...

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

16Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens coverAlign the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction o

17Getting StartedStep 3: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor.b Notes• You c

185 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).The CHG lamp lights up and charging starts.After charging the batteryThe CHG lamp turns off when the battery is

19Getting Started– The battery pack is too cold.Remove the battery pack and put it in a warm place.– The battery pack is too hot.Remove the battery pa

2Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers wh

202 Hold the camcorder properly.3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt.To turn off the powerSlide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).b Notes• If w

21Getting StartedYou can view picture using the viewfinder to save the battery, or when the picture on the LCD screen is not clear.b Notes• You may se

22Step 6: Setting the date and timeSet the date and time when using your camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, [CLOCK SET

23Getting StartedThe clock starts.• Set [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour.• You can set any year up to the year 2037.• Fo

24Database File.] screen appears. Follow the screen indication, and touch [YES].To eject the memory cardLightly push the memory card once.b Notes• Whe

25Recording/PlaybackRecording/PlaybackRecording Your camcorder records movies on memory cards. Do the following steps to record movies.• This camcorde

262 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.3 Press the record button or the handle record button.The recording lamp lights up du

27Recording/Playbackb Notes• Do not eject the memory card that is currently being used for recording. Replace only the memory card whose slot lamp is

28Setting valueIf you select [ ], for example, movies are recorded with following format.• HD: High definition image quality. SD is standard definitio

29Recording/PlaybackChanging the settings of your camcorder recordings.Move the power zoom lever D slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a f

3SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.• Read these instructions.• Keep t

30You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases.– To record a subject behind a window

31Recording/Playback[EXPANDED FOCUS] is assigned to the ASSIGN 7 button (p. 43).Press the ASSIGN 7 button.[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of t

322 When the iris is automatically adjusted, press the IRIS button E. next to the iris value disappears, or the iris value appears on the screen.3 Adj

33Recording/Playback[100] appears on the screen when you set the shutter speed to 1/100 second. The larger the value on the screen, the faster the shu

34recording environment. You can store white balance values in memory A ( A) and memory B ( B), respectively. Unless a white balance is readjusted, va

35Recording/PlaybackTo adjust the white balance automaticallyPress the WHT BAL button A or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to AUTO.b Notes• When you set

362 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.3 Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.4 Select an item to be adjusted w

37Recording/PlaybackGAMMATo select a gamma curve.COLOR MODETo set type and level of colors.COLOR LEVELTo set the color level.COLOR PHASETo set the col

38DETAILTo set items for the detail.SKINTONE DETAILTo adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles.COPYTo copy the settings of the picture p

39Recording/PlaybackTo copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile numberSee page 35 for the location of the buttons.1 Press the PICTU

4• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord

40When the CH1 switch is set to INT MICWhen the CH1 is set to INPUT12 Set the INPUT1 switch B to an appropriate position for the microphone connected

41Recording/PlaybackTo restore automatic adjustmentSet the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch E of the manually adjusted channel to AUTO.z Tips• To check other

42• The camcorder does not perform relay recording with memory cards during [SMOOTH SLOW REC]. If the space on the memory card is insufficient, the ca

43Recording/PlaybackAssigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttonsSome functions can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a single

44• [--------] appears if no function is assigned to the ASSIGN button.4 Select the function that you want to assign with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.5

45Recording/PlaybackPlaybackYou can play back movies as follows:1 Slide the POWER switch to ON.2 Press the VISUAL INDEX button.The VISUAL INDEX screen

463 Play back movies.1 Touch the recording media you want to play back.: Memory card A: Memory card B2 Touch the playback mode, and select the desired

47Recording/PlaybackYour camcorder starts playing the selected movie.b Notes• You may not be able to play back movies recorded on other camcorders.z T

482 Touch the playback mode, then select (still image).3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the still image you want to view.The first touch will show the

49Recording/PlaybackChanging/checking the settings in your camcorderYou can turn on and off the display of the time code, and other information on the

5Read this firstBefore operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.To handle the recorded images on yo

50b Notes• The exposure correction value (EV), shutter speed, iris and flash on/off will be displayed during viewing still images.• When you play back

51Recording/PlaybackConnecting a monitor or a TVPlayback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV, or the jacks used to make the connection.

52Connecting to a high definition TV: Signal flowType Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting (REC/OUT SET) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [COMPONENT OUTPUT] t [1080i/4

53Recording/Playback (REC/OUT SET) menu t[VIDEO OUT] t [HDMI OUTPUT] t [AUTO] (default) (p. 74)b Notes• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.• Images

54To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)Select (REC/OUT SET) t [VIDEO OUT] t [TV TYPE] and the aspect ratio to match your TV

55Recording/Playback* Change the settings according to the TV connected.When connecting to your TV via a VCRSelect the connecting method with [VIDEO O

56EditingOperating the MODE menuYou can edit the recorded movies, format memory cards, etc.1 Set the POWER switch to ON.2 Press the MODE button.3 Touc

57EditingProtecting recorded images (Protect)Protect movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake.z Tips• You can also protect movies and

58Using the Playlist of moviesThe Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected.The original movies are not changed even

59Editingz Tips• Press and hold the image down to preview the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.4 Touch t [YES] t .z Tips• Even if you

6UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.If you have any questions about this p

60quality of the movies, start again from the beginning.6 Touch t .b Notes• The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie:– [2.

61Editing• A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point

62z Tips• Press and hold the image down to preview the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.5 Touch t [YES] t .To delete all movies/still

63EditingPreventing data on the memory card from being recoveredUnintelligible data will be written on the memory card. Thus, it may become more diffi

64Repairing the image database fileThis function checks the management information and the consistency of movies on the memory card, and repairs any i

65Using the MenuUsing the MenuOperating the menuYou can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the scr

666 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen.To return to the previous screen, select [ RETURN].b Notes• The available menu items vary depending

67Using the Menu.Menu itemsz: Functions that return to the default settings when you switch the format, perform the functions by the MODE button, or t

68 (OTHERS) menu (p. 80)ASSIGN BUTTONCLOCK SETAREA SETDST SET/SUMMERTIMELANGUAGEBEEPREC LAMPREMOTE CONTROLCALIBRATION (SMOOTH SLOW REC) menu (p. 41)RE

69Using the Menu(CAMERA SET) menuSettings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)The default setti

7Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this

70HIGHAutomatically adjusts the white balance while reducing redness or blueness.MIDDLELOWAutomatically adjusts the white balance while increasing red

71Using the Menub Notes• [SPOTLIGHT] is set to [OFF] when you set [BACK LIGHT] to [ON].• [SPOTLIGHT] is set to [OFF] if all of iris, gain, and shutter

72When you set this function to [ON] ( ), the displayed image becomes about 1.5 times larger. The image quality decreases because the image is digital

73Using the Menux TYPESelects a type of the color bars.z Tips• You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as [ON/OFF] (p. 43).TYPE 1TYPE 2TYPE 3TYPE 4 (7

74x HDMI OUTPUTYou can select the resolution of the output signal from the HDMI OUT jack.B AUTO720p/480i1080i/480i480p480ix COMPONENT OUTPUTYou can se

75Using the Menu(AUDIO SET) menuSettings for the audio recording (AUDIO LIMIT/XLR SET, etc.)The default settings are marked with B.The indicators in p

76LINKED ( )Controls the audio level of CH1 linked with that of CH2. Sound inputs from CH1 and CH2 will be recorded as a set of sound such as stereo s

77Using the Menu(DISPLAY SET) menuDisplay settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF BACKLIGHT/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.)The default settings ar

78• You cannot display markers under following conditions:– [EXPANDED FOCUS]– During [SMOOTH SLOW REC]– When the current time is displayed after the p

79Using the MenuB NORMALStandard brightness.BRIGHTBrightens the LCD screen.b Notes• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT]

8OceaniaNorth AmericaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaMiddle EastAfricaCountries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug typeAustraliaNew Zealand240230/2405050

80(OTHERS) menuSettings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.)The default settings are marked with B.The indicators in parenthe

81Connecting with a ComputerConnecting with a ComputerSaving images with a computerPreparing a computer (Windows)You can perform following operations

82• If the screen does not appear, click [Start] t [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]), then double-click [SONYCMU(E:)] (CD-ROM).4 Select the la

83TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the flow chart below.• Power sources/LCD scre

84Troubleshooting (Continued)The CHG lamp blinks during charging the battery pack.• Attach the battery pack correctly (p. 17). If the CHG lamp still c

85TroubleshootingAnother video device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander.• Select a commander mode other than DVD2 for y

86Troubleshooting (Continued)The recording does not start when you press the record button.• The playback screen is displayed. Finish playback operati

87TroubleshootingThe aspect ratio (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be changed.• The aspect ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide).A

88Troubleshooting (Continued)The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked.• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a mal

89TroubleshootingRefer also to the “Memory card” section (p. 85).The desired images cannot be found. Images cannot be played back.• Select the memory

9Types of memory cards you can use in your camcorder• You can use the following memory cards for this camcorder; “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media,

90Troubleshooting (Continued)Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV connected with the component video cable.• Set [VIDEO OUT] according to

91TroubleshootingTime code and other information appear on the display of the connected device.• Set [DISPLAY OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected w

92Warning indicators and messagesWhen an error occurs, a warning indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.You can fix some problems as

93Troubleshooting-- (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the memory card)• Access to the memory card was restricted on another device

94Recovering data.• Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly.Cannot recover data.• Writing da

95Additional InformationAdditional InformationRecording time of movies“HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “SD” stands for standard imag

96x Standard definition image quality (SD)(unit: minute)b Notes• The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [REC

97Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with you

98File/folder structure on the memory cardThe file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure,

99Additional InformationMaintenance and precautionsWhat is the AVCHD format?The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to