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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 
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HDR-MV1
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Guide