Sony HDR-MV1 User Manual

Recording, Playback, Digital hd video camera recorder

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HDR-MV1 4-479-706-11(1)

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11(1)

Charging the battery pack

1

Turn off the camcorder by pressing the POWER

button.

2

Open the terminal cover of the camcorder.

3

Connect the camcorder to a running computer

using the USB cable.

POWER button

CHG (charge) lamp

Terminal cover

USB cable (supplied)

USB terminal
(Computer)

Fully charging the battery pack takes approximately 245 minutes when

connected to a computer or approximately 155 minutes when using the
AC-UD10 AC Adaptor (sold separately).

When you use a fully charged battery pack, available recording time is

approximately 130 minutes (continuous recording time) or 75 minutes
(typical recording time), or available playback time is approximately 210
minutes (at default settings).

Inserting a memory card

1

Open the memory card cover.

2

Insert the memory card straight in the direction

illustrated until it clicks.

3

Close the memory card cover.

Memory card cover

microSD memory
card

“Memory Stick
Micro”media

Terminal

Printed
surface

To eject the memory card, push it in lightly once.

microSD memory cards, microSDHC memory cards, microSDXC memory

cards and “Memory Stick Micro”(Mark2) media are compatible with the
camcorder.

Operation with all memory cards is not assured.

Recording

1

Turn on the camcorder by pressing the POWER

button.

2

Press START/STOP to start recording.

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

POWER button

START/STOP
button

Select by moving multi-
selector in directions show
by arrows, then finalize by
pressing center.

Multi-selector

When you turn on the power for the first time, the date and time setting

screen is displayed. Configure settings using the multi-selector.

The camcorder can record MP4 movies.

Noise may be recorded when recording by holding the camcorder because

it is equipped with a high-sensitivity microphone.

The LCD screen will be dark during recording (at default settings).

Playback

1

Turn on the camcorder by pressing the POWER

button.

2

Press the button on the camcorder to enter

the playback mode.

3

Select contents you want to play back using

the multi-selector, then press the center of the
selector.

Multi-selector

button

POWER button

Main buttons for playback operations

Volume

/

Previous/Next

Delete

/

Fast-reverse/fast-forward

Stop

/

Pause/Play

Transferring movies to your

smartphone (Wi-Fi)

1

Install the application on your smartphone.

Android 2.3 or later
(Android 4.0 or later if using NFC)

Search for and install PlayMemories Mobile from Google
play.

iOS 4.3 or later
(NFC is not available.)

Search for and install PlayMemories Mobile from App
Store.

For details on PlayMemories Mobile, visit the following URL.

(http://www.sony.net/pmm/)

If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone,

update the software to the latest version.

This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and

tablets.

The operation methods and display screens for the application are

subject to change without notice by future upgrades.

The information on supported OS versions is current as of

September 1, 2013.

2

Select a movie on the camcorder that you want

to transfer, and then transfer it by connecting to
your smartphone.

When connecting to an Android device compatible
with NFC.

 Play back a movie on the camcorder that you want to

transfer to your smartphone.

 Start the [Setting] menu and select [Other settings]

on your smartphone, and confirm that [NFC] is
enabled.

 Touch

(N mark) on the camcorder with

(N mark)

on your smartphone.

When connecting without using NFC.

 Enter the playback mode on the camcorder, and

select

[Edit/Copy]

[Send to Smartphone]

[Select on This Device].

 Select the image you want to transfer, and add

mark, and then select

.

The SSID and the password are displayed, and the
camcorder is ready for connection from your smartphone.

 On your smartphone, select the SSID that is displayed

on the camcorder, and then enter the password.

English

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Learning more about the camcorder
(Music Video Recorder User Guide)

The Music Video Recorder User Guide is an online manual.
Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions
of the camcorder.

 Access the Sony support page.

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/

 Select your country or region.
 Search for the model name of the

camcorder within the support page.
Check the model name on the bottom of
the camcorder.

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.

Camcorder (1)
USB cable (Micro USB cable) (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 (1)
Lens cap (1)
Cap string (1)
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer
to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding the camcorder.

Model No. HDR-
SerialNo.

In some models, the nameplate showing trademarks,
certification marks, and other information is located beside
the battery holder.

Installing the battery pack

1

Remove the battery cover.

2

Install the battery pack in the direction

illustrated.

3

Attach the battery cover.

Battery cover

Indentations

Android device:

1 Start up PlayMemories Mobile, and then select the

SSID that is displayed on the camcorder.

2 Enter the password that is displayed on the

camcorder (first time only).

iPhone:

1 On your smartphone, select [Wi-Fi] in the settings

menu, and then select the SSID that is displayed on
the camcorder.

2 Enter the password that is displayed on the

camcorder (first time only).

3 Confirm that the SSID is selected.
4 Start up PlayMemories Mobile.

Using your smartphone as a remote

commander (Wi-Fi)

1

Select

on the recording screen of the

camcorder.

The SSID and the password are displayed on the
camcorder, and the camcorder is ready for connection
from your smartphone.

2

On your smartphone, select the SSID that is

displayed on the camcorder, and then enter the
password.

Perform the same procedure as in step

 of

Transferring movies to your smartphone (Wi-
Fi)”/“When connecting without using NFC.

If you want to use NFC, enter the recording screen, and
then touch

(N mark) on the camcorder with

(N

mark) on your smartphone.

3

Operate your smartphone.

© 2013 Sony Corporation
Printed in China

HDR-MV1

Digital HD Video

Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

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