2-698-884-11(1)
your Hard Disk
Handycam Handbook
DCR-SR30E/SR40E/SR50E/
SR60E/SR70E/SR80E
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen
and lens
• A setup item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational
for effective use. However, there may be
some tiny black points and/or bright points
(white, red, blue, or green in color) that
appear constantly on the LCD screen.
These points are normal.
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
For operating and handling the camcorder,
refer to “Operating Guide” and “Handycam
Handbook” (PDF/this Handbook).
On using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
LCD screen
Battery
• The camcorder is not dust proofed, drip
proofed or waterproofed. See
• To prevent the hard disk from being broken
or recorded images from being lost, do not
do the followings when either of the
respective lamps of the POWER switch
is on:
– Removing the battery pack or AC
Adaptor from the camcorder
– Applying mechanical shock or vibration
to the camcorder
• Before connecting your camcorder to
another device with a USB cable etc., be
sure to insert the connector plug in the
properdirection. Ifyouinserttheconnector
plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the
terminal may be damaged, or this may
cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
Handycam Station holding both the
camcorder and the DC plug.
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to
direct sunlightfor long periods of timemay
cause malfunctions. Be careful when
placing the camera near a window or
outdoors.
• Do notaimatthesun. Doing somightcause
your camcorder to malfunction. Take
images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound
are recorded without any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.
• Be sure to slide the POWER switch up to
OFF (CHG), when you set the camcorder
onto the Handycam Station or remove the
camcorder from it.
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• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws. You
cannotdubcopyrightprotectedsoftwareon
your camcorder.
Compatibility of images
• You cannot play back both movies and still
imagesother than the images recorded with
your camcorder. You also cannot play back
images recorded with other DCR-SR30E/
SR40E/SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E.
On this Handbook
• The images of the LCD screen used on this
Handbook are captured using a digital still
camera,andthusmayappeardifferentfrom
what you see.
• Designandspecificationsofthiscamcorder
and accessories are subject to change
without notice.
• Theillustrationsused on this Handbook are
based on the model DCR-SR80E.
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p.60).
About the Carl Zeiss lens
YourcamcorderisequippedwithaCarlZeiss
lens, which was developed jointly by Carl
Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation,
and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF* measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical of
a Carl Zeiss lens.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer
Function. The number value indicates the
amountof lightfrom a subject coming into
the lens.
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam
Save all your recorded image data
Note on connecting the camcorder to a
computer
• Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder
using the computer. It may not operate correctly.
• In the case of your image data being damaged,
save all your recorded images. It isrecommended
that you save the image data on aDVD using your
Note on using the camcorder in
highlands
• It is recommended that you save your image data
periodically after recording.
• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure
area, where its altitude is more than 3,000 meters
(9,800 feet). Thismay damage the hard disk drive
of your camcorder.
Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder
• The hard disk of the camcorder may not be
recognized, or recording or playback may not be
possible.
Note on disposal/transfer
formattingthecamcorder,youmaynotdeletedata
from the hard diskcompletely. When you transfer
the camcorder, it is recommended that you
difficult to recover your data. In addition to the
above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is
recommended that you destroy the actual body of
the camcorder. This may prevent data recovery
on the hard disk of the camcorder.
• Especially, during recording/playback, do not
apply shock. After recording, do not apply
vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the
ACCESS lamp is lit.
• While using the shoulder belt (not supplied), do
not crash the camera against a subject.
On the drop sensor
• To protect the internal hard disk from the shock
by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor
non-gravity condition, the block noise to protect
the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop
sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play
back may be stopped.
If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [HDD FORMAT]
• If you repeat recording/deleting imagesfor a long
time, fragmentation occurs. Images cannot be
saved/recorded. In such case, save the images to
Notes on Battery Pack/AC Adaptor
• While the ACCESS lamp is lit, be sure to avoid
the followings. They may cause malfunctions.
– Removing the battery pack
– Removing the AC Adaptor (while charging
using the AC Adaptor)
• Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch.
Note on operational temperatures
• When the temperature of the camcorder becomes
extremely high or extremely low, you may not
record or playback the camcorder to provide
protection to the camcorder. In case of this, a
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Table of Contents
Read this first............................................................................................2
Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording image
Recording with ease ............................................................................... 25
Playback with ease .................................................................................27
Playback .................................................................................................30
Recording
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Playback
Recording/playback
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions
STILL SET.........................................................................................53
Settings while recording or other basic settings
7
Creating the Playlist................................................................................ 63
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
What you can do with the camcorder by connecting to
your computer......................................................................................... 74
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Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam
What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive
Handycam
You can record images to the hard disk of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers
more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for your convenience and entertainment.
“Recording and viewing” : clear, easy and convenient
Recording onto the hard disk for long hours
You can record more than seven hours* when the
image is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard
disk. All the recorded images are saved on the free
hard disk space. You are not at a risk to writeimages
onto your favorite images by mistake.
Also,youdonotneedtorewindorfast-forwardyour
movie, and you can start recording whenever you
are ready.
* You can record more than 14 hours when you use DCR-
SR70E/SR80E. If you change the image quality of a
movie, you can record images for longer hours.
You can find a scene quickly by using the
The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check
recorded images at a glance. All you have to do is
to touch the scene you want to view.
Also, you can search for a desired scene by date
using Date Index.
Viewing on a TV or saving to VCR/DVD
You can connect your Handycam directly to a TV
to play back recorded images. Also, you can save
them to VCR/DVD devices.
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Connecting Hard Disk Drive Handycam to a computer
The supplied software “ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder” is required.
One Touch DVD Burn (p.80)
You can save a recorded image on a DVD with a
simple touch. Images that have not been saved to a
DVD with OneTouch DVD Burn can automatically
be saved.
• The quality of a recorded image remains even when it is
saved on a DVD.
Edit images and create a DVD with selected images
You can copy images to your computer. You can also edit
images and create a DVD with selected images.
• The quality of a recorded image remains even when it is copied
from a computer, or when it is edited or saved on a DVD.
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Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam
Images are recorded on the internal hard disk. When the hard disk becomes full, you cannot
record new images. It is recommended that you save the image data periodically, then delete
unnecessary images from the hard disk of your camcorder.
• If you delete the images, you can record new images on the free hard disk space again.
Viewing on your Hard Disk Drive Handycam
• Viewing on a TV (p.39)
Saving
Save recorded images on a DVD etc.
Deleting images
Deletetheimagedatathathasbeensavedonyourcamcorder.
If you delete the images, you can record new images on the
free hard disk space again.
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP50 (1) (p.16)
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1) (p.14)
Mains lead (1) (p.14)
To attach the lens cap
Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring.
CD-ROM (1) (p.74)
– “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder”
(Software)
– “Handycam Handbook” (PDF/this
Handbook)
“Operating Guide” (1)
For the models with the CE mark printed on their
bottom surfaces only.
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.38)
(DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
Youcan chargethebattery after attaching the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series)
(p.117) to your camcorder.
• You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with
your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the
battery pack forthe model number.) Installing the
battery pack with excess force may lead to
camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in
battery pack performance or difficulty in
removing the battery pack.
2
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to set it to
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
POWER switch
CHG lamp
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on the Handycam Station.
Be sure that the v mark on the DC
plug is facing up.
DC plug
Battery
DC IN
DC IN jack
pack
jack
Mains lead
To the wall socket
AC Adaptor
4
Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket.
1
Slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks.
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To charge the battery pack using only
the AC Adaptor
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG),
then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the
DC IN jack on the camcorder.
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Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station securely.
Be sure to set the camcorder to the end.
CHG lamp
POWER switch
DC IN jack
DC plug
Open the
jack cover
Battery
pack
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery pack is fully
charged.
Mains lead
AC Adaptor
• When setting the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack
cover.
To the wall socket
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and
remove the battery pack.
BATT(battery)
release lever
• When you remove the battery pack, make sure
that none of the respective lamps of the POWER
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To remove your camcorder from the
Handycam Station
Turn off the power, then remove the
camcorder from the Handycam Station
holding both.
Recording time
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhen you
use a fully charged battery pack.
DCR-SR30E/SR40E
Continuous Typical
Battery pack
recording
time
recording
time*
125
190
265
315
475
065
100
145
170
260
NP-FP50 (supplied)
NP-FP60
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E
Continuous Typical
When storing the battery pack
Use up the battery pack completely if you do
Battery pack
recording
time
recording
time*
NP-FP50
(supplied)
100
110
055
060
To use an outside power source
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
155
170
085
090
NP-FP60
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
215
235
115
125
Charging time (full charge)
Approximate time (min.) required when you
fully charge a completely exhausted battery
pack.
255
280
140
150
385
415
210
225
Battery pack
NP-FP50 (supplied)
NP-FP60
Charging time
* Typical recording time shows the time when you
repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/
off and zooming.
• Times shown vary according to the following
conditions (when [REC MODE] is set to [HQ]).
– Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
– Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off.
125
135
155
170
220
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
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On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging,
displayed under the following conditions.
Playback time
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhen you
use a fully charged battery pack.
DCR-SR30E/SR40E
Battery pack
NP-FP50 (supplied)
NP-FP60
Playback time
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged.
(For BATTERY INFO only.)
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC
IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam
Station, even when the mains lead is removed
from the wall socket.
140
210
295
350
525
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
• We recommend that you use an NP-FP70, NP-
FP71 or NP-FP90 battery pack when avideolight
(optional) is attached.
DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E
Battery pack
NP-FP50 (supplied)
NP-FP60
Playback time*
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C
(77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)
• Available recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The available recording and playback time will
be shorter depending on the conditions under
which you use your camcorder.
120
185
255
300
455
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
*
When the LCD backlight turns on.
On the AC Adaptor
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible
wall socket close by. If any trouble occurs while
using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power
by removing the plug from the wall socket.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your
camcorder
To record, slide the POWER switch to turn
(Movie): To record movies
on the respective lamp.
(Still): To record still images
When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK
(PLAY/EDIT): To play back images on
your camcorder, or to edit/delete them
POWER switch
Lens
cover*
• When you set the POWER switch to
or (Still), the lens cover opens up (DCR-
SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E).
(Movie)
• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK
of your camcorder, the current date and time will
bedisplayedonthe LCDscreen forafewseconds.
* DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E
1
2
Remove the lens cap by pressing
both tabs on the sides of the cap.
Pull the lens cap string down until
stopped by the grip belt (DCR-
SR30E/SR40E).
3
4
Hold your camcorder correctly.
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch in the direction of
the arrow while pressing the green
button in the center.
Fasten the grip belt.
Green button
Whenyourecord, switchthepowermode
by sliding the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow until the respective
lamp lights up.
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To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Put the lens cap back after turning off the
power (DCR-SR30E/SR40E).
• At the time of purchase, the power will be set to
turnoffautomaticallyifyouleaveyourcamcorder
without any operation for approximately five
minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF],
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen
The LCD screen
Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the
camcorder(1),thenrotateittothebestangle
to record or play (2).
DISP/BATT INFO
2 180
degrees
(max.)
1 90degreestothe
camcorder
2 90 degrees
(max.)
• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD
frame accidentally, when you open or adjust the
LCD screen.
• If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the
camcorder, rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side,
then you can close it with the LCD screen side
facing out. This is convenient during playback
operations.
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer (DCR-SR50E/
SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until
appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or when you
want to save battery power. The recorded
image will not be affected by this setting. To
cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO
until
disappears.
the brightness of the LCD screen.
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Step 5: Using the touch panel
touch panel.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Selectthescreenlanguagein[LANGUAGE]
Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
on the
SupporttherearoftheLCDpanelwith
your finger. Then, touch the buttons
displayed on the screen.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
DISP/BATT INFO
• Perform the same actions as described above
when you press the buttons on the LCD frame.
• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD
frame accidentally while using the touch panel.
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the LCD screen
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to hide or show the
screen indicators (counter, etc.).
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Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
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Select the desired geographical
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or slide the POWER switch.
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may be
cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the
rechargeablebatteryandthensetthedateandtime
area with
/
, then touch
.
CLOCK SET
AREA1
GMT +0.0
London
Lisbon
,
OFF
SUMMERTIME
DATE
2006Y
1M
1D
0
00
OK
POWER switch
5
6
Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with
/
.
, if necessary, then touch
Set [Y] (year) with
/
, then
touch
.
CLOCK SET
AREA1
GMT +0.0
London
Lisbon
,
OFF
SUMMERTIME
DATE
2006Y
1M
1D
0
00
first time.
OK
• You can set any year up to the year 2079.
1
Touch
t [SETUP].
60min
7
Set[M](month),[D] (day), hourand
CAMERA SET
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
OK
minute, then touch
.
The clock starts.
• The recording date and time are not displayed
during recording, but are automatically recorded
onto the hard disk and displayed during playback
2
Select
/
(TIME/LANGU.) with
, then touch
.
60min
DISP OUT
SETUP ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF
CLOCK SET
ARE
SUMMER TIME
LANGU
OK
3
Select [CLOCK SET] with
then touch
/
,
.
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Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of
the recording image (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/
SR80E)
• You cannot change the aspect ratio in the
following cases:
– while recording movies
By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you
can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution
images.
– when [D. EFFECT] is set to [OLD
• Differences in the angle of view between
16:9(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the
zoom position.
• If you intend to view images on a wide TV,
recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is
recommended.
POWER switch
To play back images after connecting
your camcorder to a TV
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according
• When viewing 16:9 (wide) images with [TV
TYPE] set to [4:3], images may appear rough
depending on subjects.
WIDE SELECT
Movies
Still images
1
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to light up
1
2
Slide the POWER switchto light up
the (Still) lamp.
the
(Movie) lamp.
The image size ratio changes to 4:3.
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired setting.
• Still image size is set to [
when 16:9 (wide) is selected. [1.0M] (
set in maximum mode when 4:3 is selected.
• The number of recordable still images is 9,999.
0.7M] (
)
) is
2
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired screen aspect
ratio.
16:9 (wide)
4:3
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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
Using Easy Handycam operation
Easy Handycam operation is a function for
making nearly all settings automatic with just
one press of the EASY button. Since only basic
functions become available and screen font size
increases for easy viewing, even first time users
can enjoy easy operation.
EASY button
The settings of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation
Touch [SETUP] to display the available setup items.
For details on setup, See page 45.
60min
STBY
EASY
EASY
Touch
LAN-
GUAGE
HDD
FORMAT
CLOCK
SET
BEEP
SETUP
• Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed.
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.
•
• To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam
operation.
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically set. If you set an
invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] may appears.
• BACK LIGHT (p.32)
• Zoom lever/buttons (during playback)
Now try recording
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Recording with ease
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow while
pressing the green button only
when the POWER switch is in the
OFF (CHG) position.
To record movies
To record still images
ACCESS lamp
The ACCESS lamp either lights or
flashes when image data is written to
the hard disk drive of the camcorder.
ACCESS
Movies
1
2
Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the
(Movie) lamp.
Press EASY.
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then
appears on the LCD screen.
60min
STBY
EASY
Easy Handycam
operation
ON.
SETUP
3
Press START/STOP B (or C).
60min
EASY
STBY
60min
EASY
REC
00:01:00
SETUP
SETUP
[STBY]
[REC]
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
• [REC MODE] is set to [HQ] (default settings) (p.57).
• The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.
To record the next movies
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Still images
1
Slidethe POWERswitchAinthedirectionofthearrowtolightupthe
lamp.
(Still)
2
3
Press EASY.
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then
appears on the LCD screen.
60min
112
EASY
Easy Handycam
operation
ON.
SETUP
Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.
Shutter
click
Beep
112
min
min
EASY
EASY
SETUP
SETUP
Flashing bLights up
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
To record the next still images
To cancel Easy Handycam
Press EASY again.
disappears on the LCD screen.
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Playback with ease
POWER
switch
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow while
pressing the green button only
whenthe POWERswitchisin the
OFF (CHG) position.
To play back images
ACCESS lamp
The ACCESS lamp either lights or
flashes when image data is read from
the hard disk drive of the camcorder.
ACCESS
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Press EASY.
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then
appears on the LCD screen.
DATE
EDIT
Recording
date
60min
21 12 2006
12:34:01
EASY
The last recorded/played back
movie is marked with i.
Also,whenyoutouchi,you
can play back the movie from
the point you have stopped
previously.
Previous
6 images
Next 6
images
SETUP
(Movie) tab
(Still) tab
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3
Start playback.
Movies
Touch
(Movie)tab, thentouchthethumbnailofthemovie tobeplayedback.
60min
100/112
01:12:34
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Next scene
EASY
Beginning of the scene/
previous scene
Recording
date/time
001-0001
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen)
SETUP
Reverse/ Forward
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Touch
/
during pause to play back movie slowly.
• Touch [SETUP] t [VOLUME], then adjust it with
/
.
Still Images
Touch
back.
(Still) tab, then touch the thumbnail of the still image to be played
min
EASY
100/112
Slide show button
Recording
date/time
Go to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
SETUP
Previous/Next
• It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.
To cancel Easy Handycam
Press EASY again.
disappears on the LCD screen.
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Recording/Playback
Recording
Zoom lever
Lens cover*
PHOTO
Opens in accordance
with the setting of the
POWER switch.
POWER switch
START/STOP A
ACCESS lamp
START/STOP B
* DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow repeatedly to
light up the respective lamp.
Press the green button
only when the
POWER switch is in
the OFF (CHG)
position.
Start recording.
Movies
Press START/STOP A (or B).
Still Images
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the
focus A, then press it fully B.
60min
REC
00:01:00
Shutter
click
Beep
60min
1.0M FINE
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P-MENU
START/
STOP
[STBY] b [REC]
P-MENU
Flashing b Lights up
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
• If the ACCESS lamp is on or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto
the hard disk. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or
AC Adaptor.
• You cannot record movies and still images at the same time.
• The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.
• When a movie data file exceeds 2 GB, the next file is created automatically.
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Playback
1
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Recording
date
DATE
EDIT
60min
21 12 2006
12:34:01
The last recorded/played
back movie is marked with
i. Also, when you touch
i, you can play back the
movie from the point you
have stopped previously.
Previous
6 images
Next 6
images
P-MENU
(Movie) tab
(Still) tab
(Playlist) tab (p.65)
• Moving the zoom lever changes the VISUAL INDEX screen indication from 6 to 12 and more images
can be displayed at the same time.
• Touch [
DISPLAY] in
STANDARD SET to set the number of thumbnails that appear in the
• If you press and hold
/
, you can scroll the thumbnail index quickly.
2
Start playback.
Movies
Touch
Still Images
(Movie)tabandthemovie
Touch
(Still)tabandthestillimage
to be played back.
to be played back.
Toggles Play
Beginning of the
scene/previous
scene
Next
scene
orPauseasyou
touch
Slide show button (p.33)
001-1000
101-0001
P-MENU
P-MENU
Stop(gototheVISUAL
INDEX screen)
Reverse/Forward
Go to the VISUAL Previous/Next
INDEX screen
When playback from the selected movie
reaches the last movie, the screen returns
to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Touch
movie slowly.
• One touch of
/
during pause to play back
• The ACCESS lamp either lights or flashes when
image data is read from the hard disk drive of the
camcorder.
/
makes the reverse/
fast forward approximately five times faster, two
touches make it approximately 10 times faster,
three touches make it approximately 30 times
faster, four touches make it approximately 60
times faster.
To adjust the volume
Touch
with
t [VOLUME], then adjust it
.
/
• If you cannot find [VOLUME] in
, touch
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Searching for desired images by
date (Date Index)
4
5
Touch Previous/Next Date button
to select the date of the desired
image.
You can search for desired images by date
efficiently.
60min
DATE
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
END
1
5
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
9
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
10
15
20
25
30
1
OK
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
P-MENU
DATE
EDIT
60min
21 12 2006
12:34:01
Touch
while the selected date
ofthedesiredimageishighlighted.
The images for selected date are
displayed on the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
P-MENU
2
3
To search for movies, touch
(Movie) tab. To search for still
images, touch
(Still) tab.
Touch [DATE].
The recording dates of images are
displayed on the screen.
ReturntotheVISUAL
INDEX screen
60min
DATE
END
1
5
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
9
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
10
15
20
25
30
1
OK
P-MENU
Previous/Next Date button
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
(optical zoom)
20 ×
DCR-SR30E/SR40E
DCR-SR50E/SR60E/
SR70E/SR80E
12 ×
To record in dark places
(NightShot plus)...................... 2
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to
ON. (
and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]
appear.)
• To record an image brighter, use SuperNightShot
in dim light, use Color Slow Shutter function
• TheNightShot plusandSuperNightShotplususe
infraredlight.Therefore,donotcovertheinfrared
port 3 with your fingers or other objects.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects (BACK LIGHT).............. 4
Recording
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT 4 to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
To use zoom ....................... 16
Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
To adjust the focus for an off center
subject................................. 5
Wider range of
view: (Wide)
To fix the exposure for the selected
subject................................. 5
Close view:
(Telephoto)
• Be careful not to remove your finger suddenly
from the power zoom lever 1. If you do so, the
sound of the lever moving may be recorded.
• Youcannot changethe zoomspeedwiththezoom
buttons 6 on the LCD frame.
To add special effects ............... 5
See
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is
about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
to zoom to a level greater than the following:
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To use a tripod ....................... qg
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the
screw must be less than 5.5 mm) to the tripod
receptacle qg using a tripod screw.
To attach the shoulder belt ......... 0
Attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your
camcorder to the hook for the shoulder belt.
Playback
To play back a series of
still images (Slide show)........... 5
Touch
on the still image playback
The slide show begins from the selected
image.
Touch
touch
to stop the slide show. To restart,
again.
• You can touch
to set continuous slide show
playback. Thedefault settingis[ON] (continuous
playback).
• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide
show.
To use Playback zoom............ 16
You can magnify images from about 1.1 to 5
times the original size.
Magnificationcanbeadjustedwiththepower
zoom lever 1 or the zoom buttons 6 on
the LCD frame.
1 Play back the imageyou want to magnify.
2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto).
To record in mirror mode............ qs
Open the LCD screen qs 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to
the lens side (2).
A frame appears on the LCD screen.
3 Touch the portion you want to display in
the center of the LCD screen.
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch [END].
• Youcannotchangethezoom speed with thezoom
buttons 6 on the LCD frame.
• Amirror-imageofthesubjectappearsontheLCD
screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
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Other part names and functions
7 Built-in stereo microphone
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery .... qf
When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, it takesprecedence over the internal
microphone (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/
SR80E).
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
pressDISP/BATTINFOqf. If you pressthis
buttononce,BATTERYINFOappearsonthe
screen for about seven seconds. Press the
buttonwhileBATTERYINFOappearsonthe
screen to extend the indication to the 20-
second maximum.
8 Remote sensor (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/
SR70E/SR80E)
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
9 Recording lamp (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
Remaining battery
SR70E/SR80E)
The recording lamp lights up red during
REC TIME AVAILABLE
(approx.)
LCD SCREEN:
90
The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity
for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder
is running low.
Recording
capacity (approx.)
qd Speaker
Sound comes out from the speaker while
playing back.
To check available free hard disk
space................................... 5
See [HDD INFO] (on page 55).
• During recording, the remaining recordable time/
number of still images are displayed.
To turn off the operation confirmation
beep .................................... 5
See [BEEP] on page 60.
To initialize the settings (Reset) ... qa
Press RESET qa to initialize all the
settings, including settings for date and
time. (Setup items customized on Personal
Menu are not initialized.)
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Checking/Deleting the last scene
(Review/Review deleting)
You can check the last recorded movie/still
Deleting the last scene (Review
deleting)
image. Also, you can delete the checked
images.
If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can
delete it on the spot.
Checking the last scene
(Review)
1
Touch
during the review.
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (Movie) or (Still) lamp,
then touch
60min
REVIEW
100/112
Delete?
.
YES
NO
The playback of the latest scene starts.
Movie
60min
REVIEW
112/112
01:12:34
2
Touch [YES].
• You cannot recover ascene once you delete it.
101-0001
00:00:20
Touch to display below function
buttons.
• You can delete the last recorded image in a
succession with Review deleting.
• You can only delete the last recorded image in
order with Review. To delete the desired image,
• When the recorded images are deleted in order
with Review deleting, you cannot continue to
delete them if a protected image appears on the
screen.
: Return to the beginning of the
viewing movie.
/
: Adjust the volume.
Still image
60min
REVIEW
30/30
101-0001
• When you delete still images that were recorded
the same time (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/
SR80E).
To return to recording
Touch
.
• Camera data (recording date, conditions, etc.) is
not displayed.
• When reviewing still images recorded
the images with
/
(DCR-SR50E/
SR60E/SR70E/SR80E).
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
( ) is a reference page.
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
Recording movies
Recording still images
60min
112
60min
REC
00:01:00
[
]
60min
P-MENU
P-MENU
(DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)
3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) /
[REC] (recording))
q; Number of recordable still images
4 Counter (hour: minute: second)
5 Remaining recordable time of movies
Viewing movies
Viewing still images
60min
100/112
01:01:00
60min
1/12
101-0001
102-0001
P-MENU
P-MENU
qa Playback mode
qh Numberofplayedbackstillimages/Total
number of recorded still images
qs Number of played back movies/Total
number of recorded movies
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( ) is a reference page.
Center
Indicators on the LCD screen
Indicator
Meaning
When you can change the setup items, or
during recording or playback, following
indicators are displayed.
NightShot plus (32)
Super NightShot plus (51)
Color Slow Shutter (51)
Upper left
Upper center
Upper right
60min
STBY
00:01:00
[
]
60min
E
Warning (110)
Bottom
P-MENU
Indicator
Meaning
Bottom
Center
Digital effect (54)
Manual focus (50)
Upper left
9
Indicator
Meaning
Self-timer recording (51)
Continuous photo
recording /Bracket
recording (53)
.
Backlight (32)
n
White balance (49)
WIDE SELECT (23)
SteadyShot off (52)
Flash light (50)
Exposure (49)
Upper center
DATA CODE while recording
Indicator
Meaning
The recording date and time are recorded
automatically. They are not displayed while
recording. However, you can check them as
[DATA CODE] during playback (p.58).
Upper right
Indicator
Meaning
Fader (54)
Drop sensor off (56)
Drop sensor (56)
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Remote Commander (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/
SR80E)
Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
Displays the date and time or camera setting
press this while playing back.
Insulation sheet
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
8 Transmitter
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you
press this while playing back.
qd b / B / v / V / ENTER
When you press any button, the orange frame
appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired
button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press
ENTER to enter.
• PointtheRemoteCommandertowardstheremote
• When no commands have been sent from the
Remote Commander in a certain period, the
orange frame disappears. When you press any of
b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears
at the position where it was displayed last.
• To change the battery, see page 120.
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Playing the image on a TV
Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the
with the devices to be connected.
A/V jack
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
IN
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
VCRs or TVs
: Signal flow
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
When your TV is connected to a VCR
TheHandycam Station andyourcamcorderare
the A/V connecting cable either to the
Handycam Station or to your camcorder,
according to your setup.
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN
input on the VCR. Set the input selector on
theVCRtoLINE(VIDEO1, VIDEO2,etc.),
if the VCR has an input selector.
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
To set the aspect ratio according to the
connected TV (16:9/4:3) (DCR-SR50E/
SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)
Change the setting according to the screen
aspect ratio of the TV you will view images
on.
(optional)
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEOjack,byusinganA/Vconnectingcable
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher
quality images can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO
plug(SVIDEOchannel)oftheA/Vconnecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
2 Touch
STANDARD SET t [TV TYPE] t
[16:9] or [4:3] t
t [SETUP] t
• You can display the counter on the TV screen by
setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]
• Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both
your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the
same time. The image might get disturbed.
.
• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image
quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded
image’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9
(wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.
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• On some 4:3 TVs, the still images recorded in 4:3
aspectratiomaynot bedisplayedfullscreen. This
is not a malfunction.
• When you play back an image recorded in 16:9
(wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible
with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to
[4:3].
When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video input jack and
connect the white (left channel) or the red
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor
(EUROCONNECTOR)
Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with your
camcorder (For models with the CE mark
printed on their bottom surfaces only). This
adaptor is designed for output use only.
TV/VCR
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Saving images
Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of the camcorder. Due to some limitations
on the internal hard disk, make sure that you save the image data to the external media.
You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below.
Saving images on DVD using your computer
By using the software in the supplied CD-ROM, the quality of a recorded image is maintained
even when the image is saved on a DVD.
Create DVD with One Touch
You can save images recorded on the
camcorder directly to a DVD with
with One Touch” on
ease.
See “Creating a DVD
Create DVD with the desired
See“Editingimages”on
images
page 91, and “Creating
You can save images copied to your
a DVD with selected
computeronaDVD.Youcanalsoedit
the images.
Saving images by connecting the camcorder to other VCR/DVD devices
You can save images recorded on the camcorder by connecting to other VCR/DVD devices.
Dub to VCR/DVD devices
You can save the images recorded on
the camcorder by connecting the
camcorder to VCR/DVD devices.
See “Dubbing to
VCR/DVD devices”
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Deleting images
You can provide free hard disk space by
deleting image data on the camcorder.
• You can check the free hard disk space of the
• Protected images cannot be deleted. To delete the
3
4
Touch [DELETE].
Select the image to be deleted.
The selected image is marked with
.
• Do not delete the image data on the hard disk of
the camcorder from your computer.
DELETE
DATE
END
Press and hold : PREVIEW
Deleting desired images
OK
• Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen
to check the movie (Preview). Touch to
return to the previous screen. The Preview
screen buttons have the same functions as the
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
• You can select multiple images at the same
time.
DATE
EDIT
60min
21 12 2006
12:34:01
5
Touch
t [YES].
• You cannot recover an image once you delete
it.
P-MENU
• If you delete an original movie that is listed in a
Select the
(Movie) tab or the
To delete all movies or still images at
once
(Still) tab that includes the
image you want to delete, then
touch [EDIT].
1 Todeleteamovie,touch
(Movie)tab,
(Still)
to delete still images, touch
60min
tab on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
EDIT
END
2 Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE ALL] t
DELETE
DATE
DELETE
[YES] t [YES].
1/2
PRO-
TECT
DELETE
ALL
• To recover all the recordable space of hard disk,
P-MENU
• When you touch [EDIT] during Easy
Handycam operation, only [DELETE],
[DELETE ALL] and [DELETE DATE]
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Deleting images by date
You can delete movies or still images by date
at once.
5
6
Touch
while the selected date
ofthedesiredimageishighlighted.
Go back to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
1
Slide the POWER switch tolight up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Touch [EDIT], then touch [DELETE
DATE] t [YES].
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
60min
EDIT
END
DELETE
DATE
EDIT
60min
DELETE
DATE
21 12 2006
12:34:01
1/2
PRO-
TECT
DELETE
ALL
P-MENU
P-MENU
Delete moviesorstillimages recorded on
the selected date at once.
2
3
To delete movies, touch
(Movie) tab. To delete still images,
• You cannot delete movies and still images
recorded on the same date at the same time.
• When the multiple number of the same date is
selected date folder can be deleted.
touch
(Still) tab.
Touch [DATE].
The recording dates of images are
displayed on the screen.
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen
60min
DATE
END
OK
1
5
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
9
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
10
15
20
25
30
1
P-MENU
Previous/Next Date button
4
Touch Previous/Next Date button
to select the date of the desired
image.
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Using the Setup items
Using the Setup items
1
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up
the respective lamp.
Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button in
the center only when the POWER switch is in the OFF
(CHG) position.
: Settings for movies
: Settings for still images
: Settings for PLAY/EDIT
2
Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
x To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added.
1 Touch
.
60min
STBY
EXPO-
SURE
SETUP
SPOT
FADER
FOCUS
FOCUS
SPOT
METER
2 Touch the desired setup item.
If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch
/
until it is displayed.
3 Select the desired setting, then touch
.
x To change the setup items
You can customize setup items that are not added to Personal Menu.
1
60min
2
60min
3
4
STBY
FOCUS
60min
STBY
STBY
60min
STBY
COLOR SLOW S: OFF
COLOR SLOW S: ON
SUPER NS PLUS
NS LIGHT
COLOR SLOW S
SELF-TIMER
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
CAMERA SET
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
DIZITAL ZOOM
STEAD
OK
OK
OK
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1 Touch
2 Select the desired setup item.
Touch to select the item, then touch
in step 2.)
t[SETUP].
/
. (The process in step 3 is the same as that
3 Select the desired item.
• You can also touch the item directly to select it.
4 Customize the item.
After finishing the settings, touch
If you decide not to change the setting, touch
t
(close) to hide the setup screen.
to return to the previous screen.
x To change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation
60min
EASY
STBY
SETUP
1 Touch [SETUP].
Available setup items appear.
2 Select the desired item.
3 Customize the item.
Touch
after finishing the setting.
If you decide not to change the settings, touch
to return to the previous screen.
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Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode.
The following settings are made automatically during Easy
Setup items
Easy Handycam
Position of lamp:
Movie
Still
PLAY/EDIT
CAMERA SET (p.48)
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
ON
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
z
z
z
–
WHITE BAL.
AUTO SHUTTER
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
FLASH SET *2
SUPER NSPLUS
NS LIGHT
AUTO
AUTO
*1/OFF
OFF
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
–
OFF
z
–
OFF
COLOR SLOW S
SELF-TIMER
OFF
–
OFF
SELF-TIMER
z
–
OFF
DIGITAL ZOOM
WIDE SELECT *3
STEADYSHOT
z
z
z
4:3
–
ON
–
STILL SET (p.53)
BURST *2
OFF
FINE
z
–
–
–
z
z
z
–
–
–
QUALITY
IMAGE SIZE *2
PICT.APPLI. (p.54)
FADER
OFF
OFF
OFF
–
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
–
D.EFFECT
PICT.EFFECT
REC CTRL *4
USB SELECT *5
DEMO MODE
–
–
–
z
z
–
–
z
z
z
–
ON
HDD SET (p.55)
HDD FORMAT
HDD INFO
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
ON
–
DROP SENSOR
EMPTY HDD
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Easy Handycam
Position of lamp:
Movie
Still
PLAY/EDIT
REC MODE
HQ
z*1
z
–
–
–
VOLUME
–
–
z
z
–
STEREO
MULTI-SOUND
MICREF LEVEL *2
LCD SET
–
NORMAL
–/NORMAL/–/–*1
z
z
z
z
–
–
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
–
TV TYPE *2
–
–*1
USB SPEED
DATA CODE
DATE/TIME
–*1
DISPLAY
–
–
AUTO
REMAINING
REMOTE CTRL *2
REC LAMP *2
BEEP
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
ON
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
–
ON
z*1
z
z
z
z
z
LCD PANEL
DISP OUTPUT
SETUP ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF
CALIBRATION
–
5min
–
TIME/LANGU. (p.60)
CLOCK SET
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z*1
–*1
–*1
–*1
AREA SET
SUMMERTIME
LANGUAGE
*
1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained.
*2 DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E
*
*
*
3 DCR-SR30E/SR40E
4 DCR-SR60E/SR80E
5 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device
with the Handycam Station and the USB cable.
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CAMERA SET
Settingstoadjustyourcamcordertothe
recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./
STEADYSHOT, etc.)
SUNSET&MOON**(
)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets, general night
views or fireworks.
setup items.
LANDSCAPE**(
)
PROGRAM AE
You can record images effectively in various
situations with thePROGRAM AE function.
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This
setting also prevents your camcorder from
focusing on glass or metal meshin windows
that comes in between the camcorder and
the subject.
BAUTO
Select to automatically record images
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]
function.
• Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted so as
nottofocusonsubjectsonlyashortdistanceaway.
Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to
focus on subjects farther away.
SPOTLIGHT*(
)
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong contrast
between the subject and the background,
such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (
)
Selecttobringoutthesubjectsuchaspeople
or flowers while creating a soft background.
SPOT METER
STBY
SPORTS* (Sports lesson) (
)
AUTO
END
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
Selecttominimizeshakewhenshootingfast
moving subjects.
2 Touch [END].
BEACH&SKI*(
)
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO]t[END].
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or
on a ski slope.
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INDOOR (n)
EXPOSURE
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Indoors
– At party scenes or studios where the
lighting conditions change quickly
– Underthevideolampsofthoseatastudio,
or under sodium lamps or incandescent-
like color lamps
You can fix the brightness of an image
manually. When recording indoors on a clear
day, for example, you can avoid backlight
shadows on people next to the window by
fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of
the room.
60min
EXPOSURE: MANUAL
STBY
ONE PUSH (
)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
AUTO
MANUAL
OK
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
1 Touch [MANUAL].
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot the
subject.
appears.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
/
.
3 Touch
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t
.
3 Touch [
].
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops flashing.
• Keep framing white object while
flashing quickly.
.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
is
•
flashesslowlyifwhitebalancecould
not be set.
keeps flashing even after you have
touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to
[AUTO].
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
•
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
• When you have changed the battery pack while
[AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder
outdoors from inside the house while using fixed
exposure,select[AUTO]andaimyourcamcorder
at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for
better color balance adjustment.
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change
the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your
camcorderoutdoorsfrominsidethehouse,orvice
versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set to on.
BAUTO
The white balance isadjusted automatically.
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH]
under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
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• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust
the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust
the zoom for recording. When you want to record
a subject at close range, move the power zoom
lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is
about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
AUTO SHUTTER
Automatically activates the electronic
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when
recording in bright conditions if you set it to
[ON] (the default setting).
SPOT FOCUS
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
FLASH SET (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/
SR70E/SR80E)
SPOT FOCUS
STBY
You can set this function when you use an
external flash (optional) that is compatible
with your camcorder. Attach the external
AUTO
END
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
2 Touch [END].
x FLASH MODE
BON
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
Always flashes when recording still images.
[AUTO]t[END] in step 1.
ON
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
Always pre-flashes to reduce redeye
phenomenon, then flashes when recording
still images
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
AUTO
FOCUS
Always flashes automatically.
Youcanadjustthefocusmanually.Selectthis
when you want to focus on a certain subject
intentionally.
AUTO
Always pre-flashes automatically to reduce
redeye phenomenon, then flashes
automatically when recording still images.
• If the flash is not capable of preventing the redeye
phenomenon, you can select only [ON] or
[AUTO].
• The setting returns to [ON] after you remove the
power source for more than five minutes.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch
(focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen the focus.
appears when the focus cannot be
adjusted any closer, and
appears when
the focus cannot be adjusted farther away.
3 Touch
.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO]t
in step 1.
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x FLASH LEVEL
COLOR SLOW S
(Color Slow Shutter)
HIGH(
)
Makes the flash level higher.
You can record an image brighter in color
even in dark places.
BNORMAL (
LOW (
)
Set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON].
and
)
[COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash on the
screen.
Makes the flash level lower.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].
• The setting returns to [NORMAL] after you
remove the power source for more than five
minutes.
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
image may slow down at this time.
SUPER NSPLUS
(Super NightShot plus)
You can record images at a maximum of 16
timesthesensitivityofNightShotplusindark
places.
Set [SUPER NSPLUS] to [ON] while the
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON.
and [“SUPER NSPLUS”] flash on the
screen.
SELF-TIMER
The self-timer starts recording a movie after
about 10 seconds.
Press START/STOP when
SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] ( ).
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
• You can also use the self-timer with START/
STOP on the Remote Commander (DCR-SR50E/
[
To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NSPLUS]
to [OFF].
• Do not use NightShot plus and [SUPER
NSPLUS] in bright places. This may cause a
malfunction.
SELF-TIMER
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
image may slow down at this time.
The self-timer starts recording a still image
after about 10 seconds.
Press PHOTO when [
set to [ON] ( ).
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
SELF-TIMER] is
• You can also use the self-timer with PHOTO on
the Remote Commander (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)
You can record clearer images with the light
which emits infrared light while using
NightShot plus. The default setting is [ON].
DIGITAL ZOOM
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom greater than optical
zoom magnification listed as below. Note
that the image quality decreases when you
are using the digital zoom.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
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(optical zoom)
WIDE SELECT
(DCR-SR30E/SR40E)
DCR-SR30E/SR40E
20 ×
DCR-SR50E/SR60E/
SR70E/SR80E
You can record an image in the screen aspect
ratio matching a TV screen.
12 ×
B4:3
When recording an image matching on a
standard (4:3) TV screen
16:9 WIDE
When recording an image matching on a
wide (16:9) TV screen.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. Thezooming zoneappears
when you select the zooming level.
Image recorded in [16:9 WIDE]:
When playing back an image
on the LCD screen
DCR-SR30E/SR40E
BOFF
When playing back an image on
a wide (16:9) TV screen *1
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically.
40 ×
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically, and
after that up to 40 × zoom is performed
digitally.
When playing back an image on
a standard (4:3) TV screen *2
800 ×
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically, and
after that, up to 800 × zoom is performed
digitally.
*1 If you set your TV to the full-screen mode, you
can view the image matching the wide (16:9) TV
screen.
DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E
*2 If you play back an image on a standard (4:3) TV
screen, the image is vertically displayed. When
the TV is set to the wide mode, the image is
displayed just like the image displayed on the
LCD screen.
BOFF
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically.
24 ×
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and
after that up to 24 × zoom is performed
digitally.
• You cannot switch the screen aspect ratio in the
following cases:
– while recording movies
– when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD MOVIE]
800 ×
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and
after that, up to 800 × zoom is performed
digitally.
STEADYSHOT
You can record images using
[STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is
[ON]). Set[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
when using a tripod or the conversion lens
(optional).
)
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STILL SET
Settings for still images
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)
QUALITY
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
setup items.
BFINE (
)
Recordsstillimagesatthefineimagequality
level.
STANDARD (
)
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
BURST (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/
SR70E/SR80E)
The size of still images (Approx. kB)
You can record several still images one after
another by pressing PHOTO.
VGA
1.0M
0.7M
(0.3M)
BOFF
Selectthiswhennotrecordingcontinuously.
FINE
500
210
380
160
150
60
NORMAL (
)
(FINE)
Records still images continuously at
approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The
numbers of the maximum recordable
images are as follows:
STANDARD
(STD)
1.0M (
VGA (0.3M) (
0.7M (
) : 8 images
IMAGE SIZE (DCR-SR50E/
SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)
) : 21 images
) : 8 images
B1.0M (
)
EXP. BRKTG (
)
Records still images clearly.
Records 3 images consecutively with
different exposures at approximately 0.5
second intervals. You can compare the three
images and select an image recorded at the
best exposure.
VGA (0.3M) (
Allows for the maximum number of images
to be recorded.
)
• When the aspect ratio is changed to 16:9 (wide),
the image size is changed to [
(p.23).
• The number of pixels for each image size is as
follows:
1.0M : 1152×864
VGA (0.3M) : 640×480
0.7M : 1152×648
• The maximum number of recordable still images
is 9,999.
• The image size of DCR-SR30E/SR40E is set to
0.7M] (
)
• The flash will not function during continuous
recording.
• Themaximumnumberofimageswillberecorded
in the self-timer mode or when you are operating
with the Remote Commander (DCR-SR50E/
SR60E/SR70E/SR80E).
• You may not be able to record continuous images
up to the maximum number depending on the
image size and the remaining hard disk space of
the camcorder.
• [EXP. BRKTG]doesnotfunction,ifthehard disk
space is only available for less than three still
images.
[VGA (0.3M)] (
).
• It takes longer to record continuous images to the
hard disk compared to normal recording. Record
the next still image after the scroll bar indicator
(
) and the ACCESS lamp turns off.
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PICT.APPLI.
Special effectsonimagesoradditional
functions on recording/playback
(PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.)
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
You can add digital effects to your
recordings.
appears.
1 Touch the desired effect.
setup items.
2 When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the
effect with
/
, then touch
.
The image displayed when you touch
is saved as a still image.
FADER
Youcanaddthefollowingeffectstocurrently
recording images.
3 Touch
.
appears.
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step
1 During standby (fade in) or recording (fade
1.
out),selectthedesiredeffect,thentouch
When you select [OVERLAP] or [WIPE], the
image is stored as a still image. (While storing
the image, the screen turns to blue.)
.
LUMI. KEY (luminance key)
Replaces a brighter area in a previously
recorded still image (e.g. a person) with a
movie.
2 Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
To cancel the current setting before your
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1. Once you
press START/STOP, the setting is cancelled.
OLD MOVIE
Adds an sepia colored effect to movies.
• The aspect ratio cannot bechanged to 16:9(wide)
when [OLD MOVIE] is selected.
Fading out
Fading in
WHITE FADER
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
Youcanaddspecialeffectstoapictureduring
recording.
appears.
BOFF
BLACK FADER
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.
SEPIA
Picture appears in sepia.
OVERLAP (fade in only)
WIPE (fade in only)
B&W
Picture appears in black and white.
PASTEL
Picture appears like a pale pastel drawing.
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HDD SET
Settings for the hard disk (HDD
FORMAT/HDD INFO, etc.)
MOSAIC
See page 44 for details on selecting
setup items.
Picture appears mosaic-patterned.
HDD FORMAT
You can delete all the imageson the harddisk
of the camcorder to recover recordable free
space to allow you to write in.
• Toavoidthelossofimportantimages,theyshould
FORMAT].
REC CTRL (DCR-SR60E/SR80E)
USB SELECT
You can copy images to a computer when
connectingyourcamcordertoyourcomputer
with the USB cable and the Handycam
Station or print still images when connecting
1 To perform [HDD FORMAT], touch [YES]
t [YES].
2 When [Completed.] is displayed, touch
.
• Protected images are also deleted.
• While [HDD FORMAT] is activated, do not
remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack.
• While[HDDFORMAT]isactivated,donotapply
vibration or shock.
DVD BURN
The item has the same function as the DVD
BURN button on the Handycam Station
body. See page 81.
HDD INFO
HDD
The hard disk information of the camcorder
can be displayed to allow you to check
approximate used and free spaces.
When connecting the camcorder to a
computer via USB, you can access to the
hard disk drive of the camcorder from the
computer.
HDD INFO
PictBridge PRINT
See page 71.
Used Space:
Free Space:
28,592MB
28,625MB
• The calculation for hard disk space is 1MB =
1,048,576 bytes. The fractions less than MB are
discarded when the hard disk space is displayed.
Only the figures that are less than 30,000 MB
(DCR-SR30E/SR40E/SR50E/SR60E) or 60,000
MB (DCR-SR70E/SR80E) for available and
unavailable hard disk spaces appear.
DEMO MODE
The default setting is [ON] so that you can
view the demonstration in about 10 minutes,
after you have set the POWER switch to
(Movie).
• Since there is the management file area, the used
space is not displayed as 0MB when you perform
[HDD FORMAT] or [EMPTY HDD].
• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
– when you touch the screen during the
demonstration (The demonstration starts again
in about 10 minutes.)
– when the POWER switch is set to
(Still)
– when you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
to ON (p.32)
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• If you do not follow theinstructionsaboveto turn
on the switch, [EMPTY HDD] cannot be
displayed on the set up items.
• The actual performing time for [EMPTY HDD]
is as follows;
DCR-SR30E/SR40E/SR50E/SR60E
approx. 30 minutes
DCR-SR70E/SR80E
DROP SENSOR
The [DROP SENSOR] is set to [ON] as the
default setting. When the drop sensor senses
a drop of the camcorder ( appears), you
may not record/play back the images to
protect the internal hard disk.
• Set thedropsensor to[ON] (default setting)when
you use the camcorder. Otherwise when you drop
the camcorder, you may damage the hard disk of
the camcorder.
approx. 60 minutes
• Remove all cables except the AC Adaptor. Do not
remove the AC Adaptor during the operation.
• In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor
activates.Whenyourecordimagesduringactivity
such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you can set
• While performing [EMPTY HDD], do not apply
any vibrations or shocks.
• When you havecancelled[EMPTYHDD]during
the operation, perform [HDD FORMAT] or
[EMPTY HDD] when you use the camcorder for
the next time.
[DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] (
the drop sensor.
) not to activate
• [DROP SENSOR] is automatically set to [ON]
after you remove the power source for more than
five minutes.
EMPTY HDD
[EMPTY HDD] allows you to write non
important data onto the hard disk of the
camcorder. In this way, it may become more
difficult to recover any original data. When
you dispose or transfer the camcorder to
others, it is recommended that you perform
[EMPTY HDD].
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket
using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
• If you perform [EMPTY HDD], all the images
aredeleted.Toavoidthelossofimportantimages,
[EMPTY HDD].
1 Be sure the AC Adaptor is connected. While
pressing DISP/BATT INFO, slide the
POWER switch to turn on.
• You can perform this operation, whichever
position of the
(Movie) /
(Still) /
(PLAY/EDIT) is lit.
2 Touch
t
HDD SET t
[EMPTY HDD] t [YES] t [YES].
3 When [Completed.] is displayed, touch
.
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STANDARD SET
Settings while recording or other basic
settings
(REC MODE/LCD SET/USB SPEED, etc.)
VOLUME
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the item is selected.
setup items.
MULTI-SOUND
You can select whether to play back audio
sound or stereo sound.
REC MODE (Recording mode)
BSTEREO
Plays back with main and sub sound (or
stereo sound).
You can select an image quality of the movie
from three levels.
BHQ ( HQ )
Records in high quality mode.
1
Plays back with main sound or the left
channel sound.
SP ( SP )
Records in standard quality mode.
2
LP ( LP )
Plays back with sub sound or the right
channel sound.
Increases the recording time (Long Play).
• The setting returns to [STEREO] after you
remove the power source for more than five
minutes.
Recordable time:
DCR-SR30E/
DCR-SR70E/
SR40E/SR50E/
SR80E
SR60E
MICREF LEVEL (DCR-SR50E/
SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)
approx.
approx.
HQ
SP
7 hours 20 min. 14 hours 40 min.
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
approx. approx.
10 hours 50 min. 21 hours 40 min.
Select [LOW] when you want to record
excitingandpowerfulsoundinaconcerthall,
etc.
approx. approx.
20 hours 50 min. 41 hours 50 min.
LP
• The recordable time varies depending on the
subject.
• Theremainingrecordabletimeisdisplayedonthe
screen.
BNORMAL
Records various surround sounds,
converting them into the same level.
LOW (
)
• The maximum number of recordable movies is
9,999.
• IfyourecordintheLP mode, thequalityofscenes
may be degraded, or scenes with quick
movements may appear with a block noise when
you play back the images.
• When measuring media capacity, 1GB equals 1
billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data
management.
Records surround sound faithfully. This
setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
• The setting returns to [NORMAL] after you
remove the power source for more than five
minutes.
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LCD SET
TV TYPE (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/
SR70E/SR80E)
The recorded image willnot be affected even
when you change the setting.
x LCD BRIGHT
USB SPEED
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
You can select data transfer speed used to
transfer data to your computer.
1 Adjust the brightness with
2 Touch
/
.
.
BAUTO
Sends data by switching automatically
between the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and
the speed corresponding to USB1.1 (full
speed transfer).
x LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
FULL SPEED
Sends data corresponding to USB1.1 (full
speed transfer).
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
DATA CODE
• When you use the AC Adaptor as the power
source, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for
the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
You can check the information recorded
automatically (data code) during playback.
BOFF
Data code is not displayed.
x LCD COLOR
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time of recorded
images.
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
with
/
.
CAMERA DATA
Displaysthecamerasettingdataofrecorded
images.
Low intensity
High intensity
x WIDE DISPLAY
DATE/TIME
(DCR-SR30E/SR40E)
60min
00:00:00
You can select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio
image appears on the LCD screen.
1
1:12:34
1
2006
BLETTER BOX
Normal setting (standard type of screen)
1Date
2Time
SQUEZE (Squeeze)
Expands the image vertically if black bands
at the top and bottom in 16:9 (wide) aspect
ratio are undesirable.
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* You can operate with the zoom buttonson the
LCD frame or on the Remote Commander
(DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E).
CAMERA DATA
Movie
60min
00:00:00
REMAINING
AWB
BAUTO
Displays the remaining hard disk free space
for about eight seconds as described below.
Still image
60min
10/10
– Whenyourcamcorderrecognizesthefree
hard disk space, with the POWER switch
is set to
(Movie)
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the screen display from off to on,
with the POWER switch is set to
(Movie)
– When you start recording from the line
input (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/
SR80E)
3SteadyShot off
4Exposure
5White balance
6Gain
7Shutter speed
8Aperture value
9Exposure value
ON
Always displays the remaining hard disk
free space indicator.
•
appears for an image recorded using a flash
(optional).
• 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 t
CAMERA DATA t OFF (no indication) (DCR-
SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E).
• Depending on the hard disk condition of the
camcorder, bars [--:--:--] appear.
• The setting returns to [OFF] after you remove the
power source for more than five minutes.
• When the available free space on the hard disk of
the camcorder becomes less than five minutes for
movie recording, the remaining free space will be
displayed all the time.
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
(DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/
SR80E)
The default setting is [ON] so that you can
use the supplied Remote Commander (p.38).
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
responding to a command sent by other device’s
remote control.
• The setting returns to [ON] after you remove the
power source for more than five minutes.
DISPLAY
You can select the number of thumbnails that
appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Thumbnail
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
(DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/
SR80E)
BZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*
The camera recording lamp will not light up
during recording when you set this to [OFF].
(The default setting is [ON].)
6IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.
12IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
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TIME/LANGU.
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE,
etc.)
BEEP
BON
See page 44 for details on selecting
setup items.
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
CLOCK SET
OFF
Cancels the melody.
AREA SET
DISP OUTPUT
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock.
Setyourlocalareawithv/Vwhenusingyour
camcorder overseas.
BLCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the counter on the
LCD screen.
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows the display also on the TV screen.
SUMMERTIME
SETUP ROTATE
You can change this setting without stopping
the clock.
Set to [ON] to move the time forward one
hour.
BNORMAL
Scrolls the setup items downwards by
touching
.
OPPOSITE
Scrolls the setup items upwardsbytouching
.
LANGUAGE
You can select the language to be used on the
LCD screen.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
B5min
The camcorder is automatically turned off,
whenyoudonotoperate yourcamcorderfor
more than approximately 5 minutes.
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot
find your native tongue among the options.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].
CALIBRATION
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Customizing Personal Menu
You can add desired setup items to Personal
Deleting a setup item
Menu, and customize Personal Menu
settings. This is convenient if you add
frequently used setup items to Personal
Menu.
1
Touch
t [DELETE].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired setup item is not displayed,
Adding a setup item
touch
/
.
You can add up to 28 setup items for
60min
STBY
Select button to delete.
(Movie),
(Still)or
(PLAY/EDIT).
EXPO-
SURE
END
SETUP
Delete a less important setup item, if you
want to add more.
SPOT
FOCUS
FADER
SPOT
METER
FOCUS
1
2
3
Touch
t [ADD].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
2
3
Touch the setupitem that youwant
to delete.
60min
Select the category
STBY
END
OK
CAMERA SET
PICT. APPLI.
HDD SET
STANDARD SET
TIME / LANGU.
60min
DELETE
STBY
Delete this from
mode's
P-MENU?
YES
NO
Touch
category, then touch
/
to select a setup
.
Touch [YES] t
.
60min
STBY
• You cannot delete [SETUP] and [P-MENU
SET UP].
END
OK
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL.
AUTO SHUTTER
Touch
item, then touch
.
/
to select a setup
t [YES] t
The setup item is added to the end of list.
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Arranging the order of setup
items displayed on Personal
Menu
1
Touch
t [SORT].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired setup item is not displayed,
touch
/
.
2
3
4
Touch the setup item you want to
move.
Touch
/
to move the setup
item to the desired place.
Touch
.
5
Touch [END] t
.
• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].
Initializing the Personal Menu
settings (Reset)
Touch
t [P-MENU SET UP] t
[RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t
.
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Editing images
Creating the Playlist
A Playlist is a list displaying your favorite
movies selected from the original movies.
5
Touch
t [YES].
Playlist
60min
ADD
• DonotremovethebatterypackortheACAdaptor
from you camcorder while editing the Playlist. It
may damage the hard disk of the camcorder.
Add?
YES
NO
• You can add up to 99 scenes in the Playlist.
• You cannot add still images on the Playlist.
• If you delete the original image data from the
camcorder, they are automatically deleted from
the Playlist.
To add all the images selected by date
on the Playlist
1
2
Slide the POWER switch tolight up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Erasing unnecessary scenes
from the Playlist
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
Select
[EDIT].
(Movie) tab, then touch
1
Slide the POWER switchto light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
60min
IT
E
D
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
END
DELETE
DATE
DELETE
1/2
DELETE
ALL
PRO-
TECT
2
Touch
[ERASE].
(Playlist)tabt[EDIT]t
P-MENU
END
ERASE
Press and hold : PREVIEW
3
4
Touch [
ADD].
• Touch
/
to display[
ADD] when
[
ADD] is not displayed.
OK
Select the scene to be added to the
Playlist.
3
Selectthescenetobedeletedfrom
the list.
ADD
DATE
END
Press and hold : PREVIEW
END
ERASE
Press and hold : PREVIEW
OK
OK
The selected scene is marked with
.
The selected scene is marked with
.
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the
image, you can check the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the
image, you can check the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
• You can select several images at once.
• You can select several images at once.
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4
Touch
t [YES].
5
6
Select the designated position
with [T]/[t].
END
MOVE
Press and hold : PREVIEW
Toeraseallthescenesatthesametime
OK
• The original images are not changed even if you
erase the images from the Playlist.
Move destination bar
Changing the order within the
Playlist
Touch
t [YES].
• When you have selected several images, the
scenes are moved following the order
appeared in the Playlist.
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
2
Touch
[MOVE].
(Playlist)tabt [EDIT]t
END
MOVE
Press and hold : PREVIEW
OK
3
4
Select the scene to be moved.
END
MOVE
Press and hold : PREVIEW
OK
The selected scene is marked with
.
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the
image, you can check the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
• You can select several images at once.
Touch
.
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Playing the Playlist
Setting image
protection (Protection)
You can play the Playlist.
You can protect selected images not to be
prevent your images from being deleted by
mistake.
1
Slide the POWER switch tolight up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Protecting the desired image
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
Youcansetprotectiontoanindividualimage.
2
Touch
(Playlist) tab.
1
2
Slide the POWER switchto light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
A list of the scenes added in the Playlist
appears.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
60min
EDIT
1:23:01
Touch [EDIT] t [PROTECT].
P-MENU
DATE
PROTECT
Press and hold : PREVIEW
END
3
Touch the image from which you
want to playback.
OK
The screen returns to the VISUAL
INDEX screen when the Playlist is
played back from the selected scene to
the end.
3
Touch the desired image you want
to protect.
The selected image is marked with -.
DATE
END
PROTECT
• You can save images in your Playlist on a DVD
using a computer. For details, see page 95.
Press and hold : PREVIEW
OK
• You can select several images at once.
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the
image, you can check the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
4
Touch
t [YES].
Protection on the image is set.
• The protected image is marked with - on the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
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To cancel protection from the desired
image
To cancel protection from the desired
image by date
- mark disappears.
Touch [EDIT] t [PROTCT DATE] t
images that are cancelled for protection.
Protecting images by date
You can set protection for selected images by
recording date.
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
2
Touch [DATE].
60min
DATE
END
OK
1
5
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
9
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
10
15
20
25
30
1
P-MENU
Previous/Next
Date button
3
4
Select the desired date to protect
with Previous/Next Date button,
then touch
.
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Touch [EDIT] t [PROTCT DATE]
t [ON].
Set protection for all the images in the
selected folder by date.
• Protected images are marked with - on
VISUAL INDEX screen.
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Dubbing, Printing
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices
You can save images on your camcorder to VCRs or DVD recorders.
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
• You cannot use the i.LINK cable.
• Since you dub your data to other device through analogue data, the image quality may decline.
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
A/V jack
IN
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
VCRs or
DVD
recorders
: Video/Signal flow
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device
connected, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD
• To record the date/time and camera data, display
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
TheHandycam Station andyourcamcorderare
the A/V connecting cable either to the
Handycam Station or to your camcorder,
according to your setup.
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and
the red (right channel) or the white (left channel)
plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV.
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEOjack,byusinganA/Vconnectingcable
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher
quality images can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO
plug(SVIDEOchannel)oftheA/Vconnecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
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1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Set[TVTYPE]accordingtotheplayback
Insert the recordingmediaforyour
VCR or DVD recorder.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
Connect your camcorder to the
VCR/DVD device with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
the A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
• Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of
a VCR or DVD device.
4
5
Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied
with your recording devices for details.
When dubbing is finished, stop
your camcorder and the recording
device.
• After dubbing your images, it is recommended
that you delete unnecessary images from the hard
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Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
(DCR-SR60E/SR80E)
You can record images or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of
camcorder.
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
• On your camcorder, you cannot view images copied from a computer.
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
A/V jack
OUT
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
VCRs, DVD
devices or TVs
: Video/Signal flow
• You cannot record images from a TV with no
output jacks.
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
TheHandycam Station andyourcamcorderare
• You cannot record TV programs which allow you
to record once, or have copy control technology.
the A/V connecting cable either to the
Handycam Station or to your camcorder,
according to your setup.
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video output jack,
and the red (right channel) or the white (left
channel)plug totheaudiooutputjackon theVCR
or the TV.
• Your camcorder can only record from a PAL
source. For example, French video or TV
programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded
systems.
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEOjack,byusinganA/Vconnectingcable
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher
quality images can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO
plug(SVIDEOchannel)oftheA/Vconnecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
• If you use a 21-pin adaptor to input PAL source,
you need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor
(optional).
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1
2
Connect your camcorder to the TV
or VCR/DVD device with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
the A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
8
Touch [END].
• There may be a time difference between the point
where you press [REC] and the actual point that
the recording starts/stops.
• You cannot record an image as a still image even
if you press PHOTO during recording.
• Connect your camcorder to the output jacks
of a TV or VCR/DVD device.
If you are recording from a VCR/
DVD device, insert the video tape
or the DVD into the playback
device.
3
4
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Touch
t [REC CTRL].
If you connected your camcorder to the
device which has the S VIDEO jack,
touch [SET] t [VIDEO INPUT] t
[S VIDEO] t
.
• Touch [SET] to change the recording mode
or adjust the volume.
• Touch [SET] t [
REMAIN] t [ON]
to display the remaining hard disk free space
indicator all the time.
5
Start playing the cassette or the
DVD on the play back device, or
select a TV program.
The image played on the connected
deviceappearsontheLCDscreenofyour
camcorder.
6
7
Touch [REC] at the point you want
to start recording.
Touch
at the point you want
to stop recording.
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Printing recorded still images
(PictBridge compliant printer)
You can print out still images using a
PictBridge compliant printer without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
4
Connect the (USB) jack of the
Handycam Station to the printer
using the supplied USB cable.
• Toprintstillimagesafterhavingcopiedthemonto
a computer, see page 90.
Connect your camcorder to the
printer
1
2
Turn on the printer.
Connect the Handycam Station to
the wall socket using the supplied
AC Adaptor.
[USB SELECT] screen appears on the
LCD screen.
3
Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station securely, then
slide the POWER switch to turn on.
5
Touch [PictBridge PRINT].
• When you set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station, connectsecurely onto the
interface connector of the Handycam Station
(p.73).
Whenconnectioniscomplete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears
on the screen.
• You can perform this operation, when
1/10
whichever position of the
(Movie) /
PictBridge PRINT
100-0002
END
(Still) / (PLAY/EDIT) is lit.
SET EXEC
The still image appears.
• You can also display [USB SELECT] screen by
touching
t [SETUP] t
PICT.APPLI. t [USB SELECT].
• We cannot guarantee the operation of modelsthat
are not PictBridge compatible.
Printing
1
Select the image to be printed with
/
.
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• Some printer models may not support the date
printing function. Refer to your printer’s
instruction manual for details.
• Still images that have a file size of 2 MB or more
or are larger than 2304 × 1728 pixels cannot be
printed.
• PictBridge is an industry standard established by
the Camera & Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can print still images without using
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a
digital video camera or digital still camera,
regardless of model or manufacturer.
2
3
Touch [SET] t [COPIES].
Select the number of copies to be
printed with
/
.
You can set a maximum of 20 copies of
one image to be printed.
4
5
Touch
t [END].
To remove the USB cable
1 Touch [END].
2 Remove the USB cable from the Handycam
Station and the printer.
To print the date on the image, touch
[SET] t [DATE/TIME] t [DATE] or
[DAY&TIME] t
.
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].
When printing is finished, [Printing...]
disappearsandtheimageselectionscreen
appears again. You can continue to print
other images.
6
When printing is finished, touch
[END] t [END].
• Referalsototheinstructionmanualfortheprinter
to be used.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
is on the screen. The operations may not be
performed properly.
– Operating the POWER switch
– RemovingyourcamcorderfromtheHandycam
Station
– Removing the USB cable (supplied) from the
printer
– Removing the USB cable (supplied) from the
Handycam Station
• If the printer stops working, remove the USB
cable (supplied), turn the printer off and on again
and restart the operation from the beginning.
• Depending on the type of printer you have, all
four edges of an image may not be printed.
Especially, the left and right ends of a 16:9 (wide)
image may not be printed due to its aspect ratio.
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Jacks to connect external devices
1 Shoe cover
(DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)
2 Active Interface Shoe
(DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)
TheActiveInterfaceShoesuppliespower
to optional accessories such as a video
light, a flash, or a microphone. The
accessory can be turned on or off as you
operate the POWER switch on your
camcorder. Refer also to the instruction
manual supplied with your accessory for
details.
• The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device
for fixing the installed accessory securely. To
connect an accessory, press down and push it
to the end, and then tighten the screw. To
remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and
then press down and pull out the accessory.
• When you are recording with the external
flash (optional), turn off the power of the
external flash to preventcharging noisebeing
recorded.
• When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, it takes precedence over the
2...Open the shoe cover.
345...Open the jack cover.
5 REMOTE jack (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/
SR70E/SR80E)
• Connect other optional accessories.
6 Interface connector
7
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PWerfhormaintg wyioth ua cocmpautner do with the camcorder by
connecting to your computer
If you install “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” in the supplied CD-ROM on your computer
(p.77), you can operate various functions by connecting the camcorder with your computer.
BypressingtheDVDBURNbutton ontheHandycam Station,youcansave images recorded
on the camcorder to a DVD automatically. You can use easy DVD creation.
You can view images recorded on the camcorder by copying them to your computer.
You can print still images on a computer.
You can edit copied movies on a computer. Also, you can create DVD by selecting the
copied images on a computer. The quality of a recorded image is maintained even when the
image is saved on a DVD.
Main functions of the supplied software
• Otherfunctionsarealsoavailableotherthandescribedbelow.Fordetails,seethehelpinthesuppliedsoftware.
DVD
Create a DVD with
One Touch
View copied
images on a
computer
CreateaDVDwith
selected images
Copy images
to a computer
DVD
Edit images
,:Image data flow
• You can also view the images on the hard disk of the camcorder on the computer.
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System requirements
When using the supplied software, you need
the following system requirements below.
USB port : As standard equipment (USB
2.0 recommended)
• The camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (USB2.0). You can transfer data at a
faster rate using a computer compatible with
Hi-SpeedUSB(USB2.0). When you connect
a USB interface not compatible with Hi-
Speed USB (USB2.0), the data transfer ratio
will be that of USB1.1 (USB full speed).
OS : Windows 2000 Professional (Service
Pack 3 or later) /Windows XP Home
Edition/Windows XP Professional
• Standardinstallationisrequired. Operationis
not assured if the above OS has been
upgraded.
CPU : Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
(Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or faster
Disc Drive :A DVD writable drive
recommended), or the equivalent CPU
• Operations are not guaranteed on any computers
fulfilling the above system requirements.
Application : DirectX 9.0c or later (This
product is based on DirectX technology.
It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)
For inquires about the software
Sound system : 16 bit stereo sound card
Pixela User Support Center
and stereo speakers
Pixela Home Page
ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder:
http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/
Memory : For Windows 2000 Professional:
128 MB or more (256 MB or more
recommended)
For Windows XP Home Edition /
Professional Edition: 256 MB or more
(512 MB or more recommended)
– North America (Los Angeles)
Telephone:
(Toll-Free) +1-800-458-4029
+1-213-341-0163
Hard Disk : Available memory required for
installation: 300 MB or more
– Europe (U.K.) Telephone:
(Toll-Free) UK, Germany, France and
Spain:
+800-1532-4865
Other countries:
+44-1489-564-764
– Asia (Philippines) Telephone:
+63-2-438-0090
Available free hard disk space for
operations required: 14 GB or more (for
dual layer DVD system, 28 GB or more
required)
• When copying images to a computer, more
available disk space required for saving
image data than shown above.
Display : 4MB VRAM video card,
Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High color
(16 bitcolor,65000 colors). Thisproduct
will not operate correctly at less than
800 × 600 dots, and 256 colors or less.
Connecting with a Macintosh
The supplied software “ImageMixer
for HDD Camcorder” is not
compatible with a Macintosh. The
functions offered by “ImageMixer for
HDD Camcorder”, such as One Touch
DVD Burn, cannot be used on the
Macintosh.
To use the camcorder connecting with a
Macintosh, apply the compliant software
introduced on the following website.
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• The system requirements for Macintosh are also
shown on the website.
Use a special caution for preventing
damages and malfunctions of the
camcorder
• When connecting your camcorder with the USB
cable or other cable, make sure you insert the
connector in the correct direction. Do not insert
the connector forcibly as it may damage the cable
or your camcorder.
Pixela home page:
http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/
Compliant Software:
– Capty MPEG Edit EX (Video editing software)
– Capty DVD/VCD 2 (DVD authoring software)
• Do not delete files on the camcorder through the
computer, it may cause a malfunction.
Copying image files from the
camcorder to a Macintosh
1 Turn on your Macintosh.
On screenshots
• The screenshots are from Windows XP. The
scenes may vary depending on the operating
system of the computer.
• On screenshots in this Handbook, the application
for English version is used. When you install the
2 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall
socket using the supplied AC Adaptor.
3 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam
Station,thenslidethePOWERswitchtoturn
on.
4 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam
Stationtoyour Macintoshusingthesupplied
USB cable.
On copyrights
Music works, sound recording or other third
partymusicalcontentsyoumay acquirefrom
CDs, the Internet or other sources (the
“Music Contents”) are the copyrighted work
of the respective owners thereof and are
protected by copyright laws and other
applicable laws of each country/region.
Except to the extent expressly permitted by
applicable laws, you are not permitted to use
(including, without limitation, copying,
modifying, reproducing, uploading,
[USB SELECT] appears on the LCD screen
of the camcorder.
5 Touch [ HDD] on the [USB SELECT]
screen.
Now you can access to the hard disk drive of
the camcorder from your Macintosh.
If a screen asking whether to format
the hard disk drive appears, select
[NO].
6 Operate your Macintosh to copy image files
from the camcorder.
transmitting or placing to the external
network accessible to the public,
Youcaneditthecopiedimagesandburnthem
on a DVD using the compliant software.
• For the folder structure of your camcorder, see
• When you copy image files to a Macintosh, do
not deletethefiles onthecamcorderdirectly from
the Macintosh.
transferring, distributing, lending, licensing,
selling and publishing) any of the Music
Contents without obtaining authorization or
approval of the respective owners thereof.
Licenseof ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder
by Sony Corporation would not be construed
as conferring to you by implication, estoppel
or otherwise, any license or right to use the
Music Contents.
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Installing software
2 Double-click [CAMCORDERSOFT
(E:)] (CD-ROM)*
You need to install the software to your
Windows computer. The installation is only
required once.
* Drive names (such as (E:)) vary
depending on the computer.
3 Double-click [install.exe].
1
2
Confirmthatyourcamcorderisnot
connected to the computer.
5
6
Click [Install].
Turn on the computer.
• Log on as Administrators for installation.
• Close all the applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
3
Place the CD-ROM (supplied) on
the disc drive of your computer.
The select screen for installation appears.
Select the language for the
application to be installed, then
click [Next].
4
Click [ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder].
The installation screen appears.
7
Click [Next].
If the screen does not appear, follow the steps
below.
1 Click [start], then click [My Computer]
(For Windows 2000, double-click [My
Computer] on the desktop.)
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8
9
Read [License Agreement], check
[I accept the terms of the license
agreement] when you agree, then
click [Next].
11Click [Install] on the [Ready to
Install the Program] screen.
The installation for “ImageMixer for
HDD Camcorder” starts.
Select a folder to save the
software, then click [Next].
12If the [Installing Microsoft (R)
DirectX (R)] screen is displayed,
follow the steps below to install
DirectX 9.0c. If not, skip to step
1 Read [License Agreement], then click
[Next].
10Select [PAL], then click [Next].
2 Click [Next].
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3 Click [Finish].
13Make sure [Yes, I want to restart
my computer now.] is checked,
then click [Finish].
The computer turns off once, then starts
up again automatically (Restart).
When you complete the installation, the short-
cut icons for
[ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder] and [ImageMixer destination
folder] appear on the desktop of your computer.
14Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
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Creating a DVD with One Touch
You can save images with ease by pressing
the DVD BURN button on the Handycam
Station (One Touch DVD Burn function)
without any complex operations of your
computer.
DVD compatible with the supplied
software
DVD types Characteristics
• Unrewritable
• Fairly inexpensive. Mainly
used for saving data
• Compatible with most DVD
players
• Images that have not been saved to a DVD with
One Touch DVD Burn can automatically be
saved.
DVD-R
• The history of each saved image is recorded
according to the user account. If you use a
different user account, the image that has already
been saved to a DVD is recorded on the DVD
again.
• Unrewritable
DVD+R
• Using the dual layer DVD+R
system containing more
recordable capacity
DVD+R DL
• You can play back the created DVD on a DVD
player or other devices.
• Unrewritable
• Rewritable and reusable
• Rewritable and reusable
• Still images are recorded first on a DVD. When
yousaveimagesonseveralDVDs,thestillimages
are recorded on the first DVD.
DVD-RW
DVD+RW
• StillimagesonaDVDcreatedbyOneTouchDVD
Burn function cannot be played back on a DVD
player. Play them back on a computer.
• Movies are organized by date under the same title
in a created DVD. Depending on the device used,
the ending of each title pauses for a few seconds.
• Only the 12cm DVD can be used. The 8cm DVD
cannot be used.
• WhencreatingaDVDwithOneTouchDVDBurn
function,thereisnooperationaldifferenceamong
DVD types except that DVD-RW/DVD+RW are
both reusable.
• When youcreateaDVDbyeditingimagescopied
to your computer, some of the operations may
differ depending on the DVD type.
What kinds of DVD can you use?
• When saving data on a DVD+RW, the data is
recorded in VIDEO format. You cannot add more
data on the DVD+RW.
• Use a DVD produced by a reliable manufacturer.
You may not save images correctly when using a
low quality DVD.
The kinds of DVD that you can use for the
supplied software are as follows.
Available DVDs differ, depending on the
computer you use. For details on the DVDs
compatible with your computer, refer to the
supplied operational manual. Some DVD
types may not be able to be played back,
depending on the device you have. Refer to
the specifications of your playback
equipment for additional compatibility
information.
Saving images on a DVD with One
Touch (One Touch DVD Burn)
Among the image data recorded on the hard
disk of the camcorder, save the images that
have not been stored on a DVD using this
operation.
• In this operation, the image data recorded on the
camcorder can be saved on DVD only once. To
save images on the DVD for the next time, copy
• If you cannot copy all your image data on a DVD,
the image data is automatically saved on more
than one DVD. The required number of DVDs is
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• When you play back a created DVD, the ending
ofeach moviepausesforafewseconds. However,
when you make the Seamless playback setting
withImageMixerMenu,theendingofeachmovie
does not pause. Before connecting the camcorder
toacomputerviaUSB, referto“SettingSeamless
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7
Press the DVD BURN button onthe
Handycam Station.
1
2
3
Confirm that the Handycam
Station is not connected to a
computer.
Turn on the computer.
[Checktheconnecteddevice.]appearson
the LCD screen of the camcorder.
• Close all applications running on the
computer.
Connect the (USB) jack of the
Handycam Station to a computer
using the supplied USB cable.
Place the recordable DVD to be
saved on the disc drive of your
computer.
• It is recommended that you use a new
recordable DVD.
• If any software starts on the computer
automatically, close it.
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5
Connect the Handycam Station to
the wall socket using the supplied
AC Adaptor.
Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station, then slide the
POWER switch to turn on.
• When you set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station, connectsecurely onto the
interface connector of the Handycam Station
DVD creation starts up.
• DuringDVDcreation,donotapplyvibration.
The DVD creation may be terminated.
• When you insert a burned DVD-RW/
message appears, asking ifyou want to delete
images saved on a DVD.
• You can perform this operation, when
whichever position of the
(Movie) /
(Still) / (PLAY/EDIT) is lit.
• Make sure no other USB devices are
connected to your computer.
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• If your computer has a USB keyboard and a
USB mouse as standard equipment, leave
them connected and connect the Handycam
StationtoanavailableUSBjackwiththeUSB
cable.
• To createanotherDVD, click [Create another
disc set].
• After creating a DVD, check that the DVD can be
played back properly on a DVD player or other
devices. When you cannot play back the DVD
properly, copy the images to the computer by
images on DVD by referring to “Creating a DVD
• If you check that the DVD can be played back
properly, It is recommended that you delete the
image data from the camcorder using the
functionson thecamcorderbyfollowingthesteps
hard disk space of your camcorder.
• To copy a created DVD, use the DVD creation
software installed on your computer. You cannot
copy created DVDs with the supplied software.
• You cannot record image data on the hard disk of
your computer in this operation.
• You cannot delete image data on the hard disk of
the camcorder in this operation.
• You cannot edit images on the created DVD with
a computer. When you want to edit the images
with the computer, copy the images onto the
• If DVD creation ends unexpectedly, the last
correctlysavedfileiscompleted.Whenyoucreate
a DVD with One Touch DVD Burn function next
time, the image data not saved on the DVD is the
first one to be saved.
• Movies are organized by date under the same title
in a created DVD. However, under the following
conditions, this title will be divided even when
the movies are recorded on the same date.
A Current status of all DVD creation
B Current status per DVD
C Number of DVD created
D Number of DVD required
E Remaining time (approx.)
When you complete creating DVD, it is
exited automatically.
• Whenyoucannotstorealltherecordabledata
on a DVD, follow the on-screen instructions,
then insert a new DVD onto the disc drive.
• The maximum number of recordable movie
files is limited. When the movie files exceed
thislimit,therestwillbesavedonanewDVD.
• It may take more time to create DVD when
the movie file is small.
– When a movie is recorded, the aspect ratio of
the movie is switched from 16:9 (wide) to 4:3
and vice versa before recording another movie.
– While setting the aspect ratio of a movie to 4:3,
the recording mode has been switched from
[LP] to [HQ] or [SP] and vice versa.
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Once the completion dialog for
DVD creation appears, click
[Close].
– When the movies recorded on the same date
exceed 99.
• The images that have been copied on your
computer using Easy PC Back-up are also saved
on a DVD with One Touch DVD Burn function.
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Setting Seamless playback
Removing the USB cable
When you play back a created DVD, the
ending of each movie pauses for a few
seconds. When you make a setting for
Seamlessplayback,theendingofeachmovie
does not pause. Once you make this setting,
youdonothavetomakethesamesetting next
time.
1
Click
([Unplug or eject
hardware]) icon on the task tray,
then click when “Safely Remove
USB Mass Storage Device”
appears.
1 Double click
[ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder] on the desktop. ImageMixer
Menu will be displayed.
2 Click [Options].
[Safe to Remove Hardware] appears.
2
3
Remove the USB cable from the
Handycam Station and the
computer.
• Do not remove the USB cable while the
ACCESS lamp is lit.
• Make sure to remove the USB cable before
turning off your camcorder.
3 Check the check box for [Seamless
playback], then click [OK].
Touch [END] on the LCD screen of
the camcorder.
• Whenyoumakethissetting, itwilltakemoretime
for creating a DVD.
• Even when you make this setting, the ending of
each title pauses for a few seconds.
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Copying images to a computer
You can view and edit images copied from
Folder names created by Easy PC Back-
the camcorder to your computer. Also, you
can create a DVD with the copied materials.
You can choose either way to copy images as
follows.
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Each time you copy images, a new folder is
created. Each folder name becomes
“YY_MM_DD (copy date) + Number of
copies (sub-numbers)”.
• Example: Ifyou copied imageson March 1, 2006:
Images that have not been copied to a computer
can automatically be copied to your computer.
– First Copy
– Second Copy “'06_03_01_02”
– Third Copy “'06_03_01_03”
“'06_03_01_01”
You can select the desired images and copy
them to your computer.
Folder names created by copying
selected images
Destination of saved images
Each day you copy images, a new folder is
created. Each folder name becomes
“YY_MM_DD(Copydate)+00”.Whenyou
copy images a few times on the same day,
new files are added on the folder created on
that day.
Images are saved in a new created folder
under [ImageMixer3] folder in [My
Pictures].
• Example: Ifyou copied imageson March 1, 2006:
– “'06_03_01_00”
• If a file name in a folder created on the same day,
and if a new file happens to have the same name,
sub-numbers are added on the new file.
Copying images that have not
been saved (Easy PC Back-up)
Images that have not been copied to a
computer can automatically be copied to
your computer.
1
2
Confirm that the Handycam
Station is not connected to a
computer.
A Folders for saving images
• Movies and still images are saved on the same
folder.
• You can change the destination folders to copy
• On the file/folder order in the hard disk of the
camcorder, see page 116.
Turn on the computer.
• Close all applications running on the
computer.
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• IfthescreenotherthantheImageMixerMenu
appears, close the screen.
3
4
Connect the Handycam Station to
the wall socket using the supplied
AC Adaptor.
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8
Click [Easy PC Back-up] on the
screen of the computer.
Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station, then slide the
POWER switch to turn on.
• When you set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station, connectsecurely onto the
interface connector of the Handycam Station
• You can perform this operation, when
whichever position of the
(Movie) /
The setting screen appears.
(Still) / (PLAY/EDIT) is lit.
Apply the settings for copying
images, then click [Start
importing].
5
Connect the (USB) jack of the
Handycam Station to a computer
using the supplied USB cable.
[USB SELECT] appears on the LCD
screen of the camcorder.
60min
USB SELECT
END
DVD
BURN
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• For connecting with the USB cable, see
• Make sure no other USB devices are
connected to your computer.
• If your computer has a USB keyboard and a
USB mouse as standard equipment, leave
them connected and connect the Handycam
StationtoanavailableUSBjackwiththeUSB
cable.
AImages to be copied
Select if you want to copy movies and still
images individually. In the default setting,
both the movies and still images are set to be
copied.
BDestination folder
Displays the destination folders. To change
the destination, click [Browse], then select
thedesiredfolder.Eachtimeyoucopyimages
to the folder displayed on the screen, a new
foldercontainingthecopiedimagesiscreated
6
Touch [
HDD] on the LCD
screen of the camcorder.
ImageMixer Menu appears on the screen
of the computer.
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• If the operation ends unexpectedly, including an
indication of insufficient free hard disk space, the
last correctly copied file is saved. When you
restart the operation, the next image data will be
copied.
Images that have not been copied to a
computer are automatically copied to
your computer.
Copying selected images
You can copy selected images to your
computer.
1
2
3
4
Confirm that the Handycam
Station is not connected to a
computer.
• Whilecopyingimages,donotapplyvibration
on the camcorder. The copying may be
terminated.
Turn on the computer.
9
Once the completion dialog for
copy appears, click [OK].
• Close all applications running on the
computer.
The copied images are displayed.
Connect the Handycam Station to
the wall socket using the supplied
AC Adaptor.
Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station, then slide the
POWER switch to turn on.
the Handycam Station and your computer.
• You can perform this operation, when
whichever position of the
(Movie) /
(Still) / (PLAY/EDIT) is lit.
• The images that have been saved on a DVD using
One Touch DVD Burn function are also copied
to the computer with Easy PC Back-up.
• The history of each saved image is recorded
according to the user account. If you use a
different user account, the image that has already
been imported is copied to the computer again.
5
Connect the (USB) jack of the
Handycam Station to a computer
using the supplied USB cable.
• Data copy is cancelled when the free hard disk
spaceofthecomputer becomeslessthan 500MB.
In this case, increase free hard disk space by
deleting some of the unnecessary files, then
perform Easy PC Back-up again.
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[USB SELECT] appears on the LCD
screen of the camcorder.
8
9
Click [Handycam] tab.
60min
USB SELECT
END
DVD
BURN
HDD
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• Make sure no other USB devices are
connected to your computer.
• If your computer has a USB keyboard and a
USB mouse as standard equipment, leave
them connected and connect the Handycam
StationtoanavailableUSBjackwiththeUSB
cable.
• You can view images on the hard disk of the
camcorder.
To copy movies, click [Movies], or
to copy still images, click [Still
Images].
6
7
Touch [
screen of the camcorder.
HDD] on the LCD
ImageMixer Menu appears on the screen
of the computer.
• IfthescreenotherthantheImageMixerMenu
appears, close the screen.
• During the operation, do not apply vibration
on the camcorder. The operation may be
terminated.
• If the message about Hi-Speed USB appears,
click [OK]. Then select [Preview directly
from the Hard Disk Drive Handycam] on the
displayed Option screen and click [OK].
Click [Viewing and Editing] on the
screen of the computer.
Browser starts up.
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10Click the images you want to
copy.
The selected images on which you have
clicked are marked with . Mark all the
desired images with
.
• You can also click the checkbox on the
preview screen.
• You can select both the movies and still
images at the same time.
• To change the destination, click [Options],
then select the desired folder.
11Click [
Import to computer].
The selected images are copied to the
hard disk of your computer.
the Handycam Station and your computer.
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Viewing copied images on a computer
You can view images copied to your
computer.
4
Click the folder containing the
desired image.
1
Double-click
HDD Camcorder] on the desktop.
[ImageMixer for
ImageMixer Menu appears.
• You can also start up ImageMixer Menu by
clicking [start] t [All Programs] t
[PIXELA] t [ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder] t [ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder].
• When you right-click the thumbnail, you can
view the information of the movie or still
image.
2
Click [Viewing and Editing].
5
Double-click the desired image.
The preview screen appears.
Movie
Browser starts up.
3
Click the [Computer] tab.
You can play, stop, and pause using the
buttons at the top of the screen.
• Depending on the computer you use, the
played back image or sound may stop
temporarily.
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Editing images
You can delete unnecessary scenes from a
movie copied to your computer.
5
6
Clickthefolderincludingthemovie
you want to edit.
1
2
Turn on the computer.
Double-click
[ImageMixer for
HDD Camcorder] on the desktop.
ImageMixer Menu appears.
• You can also start up ImageMixer Menu by
clicking [start] t [All Programs] t
[PIXELA] t [ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder] t [ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder].
Double-clickthemovieyouwantto
edit.
3
4
Click [Viewing and Editing].
The preview screen appears.
Browser starts up.
7
Click [
Edit].
Click the [Computer] tab.
ImageMixer MPEG Cutter starts up.
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8
9
Check [Cut the specified range].
11Display the last frame of the
scene to delete on the center
frame by clicking
or , then
drag and drop the frame to [End].
Search the scene you want to
delete by clicking or
.
12Click [Cut].
10Drag and drop the first frame of
the scene you want to delete to
[Start].
• When you want to delete more of the frames,
13Click [Compile].
The newfileexceptfordeleted scenesare
created on the computer.
• The image data selected as editing materials
is saved on the computer.
14When [Save as] appears on the
screen, specify the destination
and file name, then click [Save].
• Fordetails,refertothehelpinImageMixerMPEG
Cutter.
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Creating a DVD with selected images
You can create a DVD with an index menu
by putting images on your computer as
materials. You can also use edited images
(p.91) on the computer as DVD materials.
5
Clickthe[Computer]tab,thenclick
the folder including the image you
want to save on a DVD.
• When the createdDVD isplayed back, theending
of each movie pauses for a few seconds,
depending on the device used.
• For available DVD types, see page 80.
1
2
Turn on the computer.
• Close all applications running on the
computer.
6
Click the desired image to save on
a DVD.
Place the recordable DVD on the
disc drive of your computer.
The selected material is marked with
Mark all the desired materials with
.
• It is recommended that you use a new
recordable DVD.
.
• Close the software, if it has started on the
computer automatically.
3
4
Double click
HDD Camcorder] on the desktop.
[ImageMixer for
ImageMixer Menu appears.
• You can also start up ImageMixer Menu by
clicking [start] t [All Programs] t
[PIXELA] t [ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder] t [ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder].
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Click [
Burn DVD].
Click [Viewing and Editing].
[Project Settings] screen appears.
• You do not need to change the setting unless
necessary.
• By clicking [Options], you can change the
settings for the DVD Drive, Writing speed,
or Temporary folder.
Browser starts up.
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8
9
Click [OK].
11Once the completion dialog for
DVD creation appears, click [No].
• To create another DVD, click [Yes].
ImageMixer3 DVD Authoring starts up.
• After creating a DVD, check that the DVD can be
played back properly on a DVD player or other
devices.
• If you check that the DVD can be played back, it
is recommended that you delete the image data
space of your camcorder.
Click [
Write] tab t [Write] on
the ImageMixer3 DVD Authoring
screen.
• To copy a created DVD, use the DVD creation
software installed on your computer. You cannot
copy created DVDs with the supplied software.
• You cannot edit images on a created DVD with a
computer.
• When you save still images on a DVD, the still
images convert a Photomovie to a DVD
automatically. In this way, you can view still
images on a DVD player.
[Write settings] screen appears.
10Click [OK].
DVD creation starts up.
• When you insert a burned DVD-RW/
a message appears, asking if you want to
delete images saved on a DVD.
• The maximum number of recordable movie
files is 98.
• DVD menus can be edited. For details, see
the help in the supplied software.
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Saving images in the Playlist to a DVD
You can save images in a Playlist on the
camcorder to a DVD.
7
8
Touch [
screen of the camcorder.
HDD] on the LCD
ImageMixer Menu appears on the screen
of the computer.
1
2
3
Confirm that the Handycam
Station is not connected to a
computer.
Click[PlaylistDVDcreation] onthe
screen of the computer.
Turn on the computer.
• Close all applications running on the
computer.
Place the recordable DVD on the
disc drive.
• It is recommended that you use a new
recordable DVD.
• If any software starts on the computer
automatically, close it.
[Project Settings] screen appears.
• You do not need to change the setting unless
necessary.
• During the operation, do not apply vibration
on the camcorder. The operation may be
terminated.
4
5
Connect the Handycam Station to
the wall socket using the supplied
AC Adaptor.
9
Click [OK].
Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station, then slide the
POWER switch to turn on.
• You can perform this operation, when
whichever position of the
(Movie) /
(Still) / (PLAY/EDIT) is lit.
6
Connect the (USB) jack of the
Handycam Station to a computer
using the supplied USB cable.
ImageMixer3 DVD Authoring starts up,
and it allows you to select images in the
Playlist created on the camcorder.
[USB SELECT] appears on the LCD
screen of the camcorder.
• For connecting with the USB cable, see
• By using ImageMixer3 DVD Authoring, you
can create the index menu or select images to
be saved on a DVD. For details, see the help
in the software.
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10Click [ Write] tab t [Write] on
the ImageMixer3 DVD Authoring
screen.
[Write settings] screen appears.
11Click [OK].
DVD creation starts up.
• When you insert a burned DVD-RW/
a message appears, asking if you want to
delete images saved on a DVD.
12Once the completion dialog for
DVD creation appears, click [No].
• To create another DVD, click [Yes].
Handycam Station and your computer.
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Deleting image data from a computer
Due to limitation of the hard disk space of
the computer, it is recommended that you
delete the image data on the hard disk once
you save it to a DVD or other media.
3
Double-click the folder containing
the unnecessary image data.
• Before you delete images from your computer,
check that the images saved on the DVD or other
media can be played back properly.
• You cannot edit images on the created DVD with
the supplied software. If you want to edit images
after you save them on the DVD, it is
recommended that you do not delete the images
from the computer.
• The steps below show the procedures if you do
not change the destination folders for your image
data.Whenyouhavechangedadestinationfolder,
delete the images from the last destination folder.
• Do not delete the image data on the hard disk of
the camcorder with your computer.
• On the folder names, see page 84.
4
Drag and drop the unnecessary
files to [Trash].
• When you delete the folder containing
unnecessary files, drag and drop the folder in
1
2
When using Windows XP, click
[start] t [My Pictures].
The contents of [My Pictures] are
displayed.
• For Windows 2000, double-click [My
Document] t [My Pictures] on the desktop
of your computer.
Double-click [ImageMixer3] folder.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, refer to the following table to troubleshoot
them. If your problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer.
Note before sending your camcorder for repair
• Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending
on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on the hard disk will be deleted. Be sure to save (backup)
the data on the hard disk (p.41) on the other media before sending your camcorder to repair. We cannot
guarantee any loss of your hard disk data.
• During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the hard disk in order to improve the
condition. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data.
Overall operations/Easy Handycam
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
• Remove the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it
a sharp-pointed object. (If youpress the RESETbutton, all settings are reset, except the Personal
Menu items.)
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. With POWER switch turned on, leave
the camcorder for a while. If you still cannot operate the camcorder, turn it off, taking it to a
warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation, available buttons are limited. Cancel Easy Handycam
You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off.
• You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off while recording or communicating with
another device via USB cable.
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
• Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
• You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON. Set the
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.32).
• Set the POWER switch to
(Movie).
A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.
• This is not a malfunction.
Your camcorder gets warm.
• This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn
off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
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Batteries/Power sources
The power does not turn on.
• Thebatterypackisnotattachedtothecamcorder.Attachachargedbatterypacktothecamcorder
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been removed from the wall socket. Connect it to the wall
The power abruptly turns off.
• When approximately five minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the
camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
• Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be
damaged.
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
• A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
• The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem
• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open
or close the LCD screen, it takes about one minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
• The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
• Turn off the power, and remove the AC Adaptor from the wall socket. Then, connect it again.
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LCD screen
An unknown image appears on the screen.
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
The image remains on the LCD screen.
• This occurs if you remove the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack
without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander (DCR-
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
• If you change the aspect ratio of the image, the aspect ratio of the buttons on the touch panel
Recording
Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p.102).
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images.
• Slide the POWER switch to light up the
• Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder.
(Movie) or the
(Still) lamp.
• Theharddiskofthecamcorderisfull.Deleteunnecessaryimages.Orperform[HDDFORMAT]
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. With POWER switch turned on, leave
the camcorder for a while. If you still cannot operate the camcorder, turn it off, taking it to a
warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
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The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.
• Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder.
Do not remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the lamp is turned on.
The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.
• The recording angle for the still image is wider than the one for the movie.
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
The external flash (optional) does not work (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E).
• You cannot record with the flash with:
– During recording movies
– [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D.EFFECT]
– [
BURST]
• The flash does not light up in the following cases even when you set [AUTO] or [REDEYE
REDUC] in [FLASH SET]:
– NightShot plus
– [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] in [PROGRAM AE]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
• The power of the external flash (optional) is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly.
The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate
recording time.
57).
The recording stops.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off the camcorder and take it to a
warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
• The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.
• If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may stop.
There is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and
the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press
START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.
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Adjusting the image during recording
Refer also to “Setup items” (p.104).
The auto focus does not function.
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.50).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p.52).
• [STEADYSHOT] may not work for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is set
to [ON].
The back light function does not function.
• The back light function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
• This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not
a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
• The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NSPLUS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This
is not a malfunction.
The color of the image is not correctly displayed.
• Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.32).
The image appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on
the screen.
• Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF (p.32).
The image appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on
the screen.
• The LCD screen backlight is switched off. Turn on the LCD backlight by pressing and holding
Flickering or changes in color occurs.
• This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp
with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in this case (p.48).
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Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
Remote Commander (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks
• Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.
Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote
Commander.
• Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your
DVD device with black paper.
Playback
“
“
” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power
and then turn it on again.
• You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack before the ACCESS lamp is turned off after
recording. This may damage your image data and
is displayed.
” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.
No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back.
• Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open the LCD screen.
be difficult to hear.
Image data
Images cannot be deleted.
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The data file name is not indicated correctly.
• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the camcorder
standard.
• The file is damaged.
The data file name flashes.
• The file is damaged.
Setup items
Setup items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed out items in the current situation.
is not displayed.
• You can operate limited operations during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
• You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:
– NightShot plus
– [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [OLD MOVIE]
• [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to
(Still).
You cannot use [SPOT METER].
• You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with:
– NightShot plus
– [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot use [EXPOSURE].
• You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with:
– NightShot plus
– [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].
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You cannot use [WHITE BAL.].
• You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with:
– NightShot plus
– [SUPER NSPLUS]
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].
• You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE].
You cannot use [SUPER NSPLUS].
• The NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is not set to ON.
• You cannot use [SUPER NSPLUS] together with:
– [FADER]
– [D.EFFECT]
[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot plus or [SUPER
NSPLUS].
• You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with:
– [FADER]
– [D.EFFECT]
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
You cannot use [
SELF-TIMER].
• You cannot use [
SELF-TIMER] together with [FADER].
You cannot use [FADER].
• You cannot use [FADER] together with:
– [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D.EFFECT]
You cannot use [D.EFFECT].
• You cannot use [D.EFFECT] together with:
– [SUPER NSPLUS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [FADER]
• You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [PICT.EFFECT]
You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT].
• You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT] together with [OLD MOVIE].
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You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].
• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
Editing for movies and still images
Scenes cannot be added in the Playlist.
A scene cannot be deleted.
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices
Images from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen (DCR-
SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E).
• Touch
The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder
to the TV.
Images from connected devices cannot be zoomed (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/
SR80E).
• You cannot zoom scenes input from the other device on your camcorder.
No sound is heard during playback.
• The audio will not be output when you connect a device via the S VIDEO plug only. Connect
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable
is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a image from,
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Connecting a computer
The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
• Remove the USB cable from the Handycam Station and the computer, then connect it again
firmly.
• Remove USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the Handycam Station from the
computer.
• Remove the USB cable from the Handycam Station and the computer, then restart the computer
to connect them again correctly.
• Check that [DVD BURN] or [
HDD] appears on the LCD screen of the camcorder. If not,
remove the USB cable from the Handycam Station and the computer, and turn the camcorder
off. Then turn on, and repeat the operation.
An error message appears when you place the supplied CD-ROM on your
computer.
• Set the computer display as follows:
– 1024 × 768 dots or more, High Color (16 bits, 65 000 colors) or more.
You cannot use the supplied software on a Macintosh computer.
• The supplied software “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” is not compatible with Macintosh.
[Cannot start Easy Handycam.] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam.] appears on
the screen of your camcorder.
• You cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation during USB connection. Remove the
the camcorder.
You cannot view images recorded on your camcorder through your computer.
• Remove the USB cable from the Handycam Station and the computer, then connect it again
firmly.
• Remove the USB device other than the keyboard, mouse, and Handycam Station from the
computer.
• Touch [
HDD], when [USB SELECT] appears on the LCD screen of the camcorder.
You cannot copy image data from your camcorder to a computer.
• Set [USB SPEED] to [FULL SPEED] in setup item (p.58).
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The image or sound on your camcorder cannot be played back correctly.
• When you connect your camcorder to a computer not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB
2.0), it may not be able to be played back correctly. However, it does not affect the images or
sounds copied to your computer.
correctly. However, it does not affect the images or sounds copied to your computer.
• Depending on the computer you use, the played back image or sound may stop temporarily,
but this does not affect the images or sound copied to your computer.
“ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” does not function correctly.
• Close “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder”, then restart the computer.
An error message appears while operating “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder”.
• Close “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” first, then slide the POWER switch on your
camcorder to turn on another lamp.
The actual display and message look different on your computer.
• The actual display and message may look different.
The extension of a file is not displayed on your computer.
• To display the extension, follow the steps below.
1 Click [Tool] in the window folder t [Folder option...] t [View] tab.
2 Remove the check mark from the [Hide file extensions for known file types] under Advanced
Settings.
3 Click [OK].
If you press the DVD BURN button on the Handycam Station, the software on the
computer does not run.
• After
appears in the task tray on the screen of your computer, press DVD BURN again.
While performingEasy PC Back-up, [Not enough space on destinationharddisk.]
is displayed on the computer screen.
You cannot change the lit status of the power lamps on the camcorder.
• When using the USB connection, you cannot change the lit status of the power lamps on the
camcorder. Cancel the USB connection.
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Others
The beep sounds for five seconds.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• Some problems have occurred in your camcorder. Turn off and on, then operate your camcorder
again.
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
(Warning on the hard disk of the
camcorder)*
Fast flashing
• Anerrormayhaveoccurredwiththehard
disk drive in your camcorder.
IfindicatorsappearontheLCDscreen,check
the following.
You can solve some of the symptoms by
yourself. If your problem persists even after
you have tried acoupleoftimes, contactyour
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
(Warning on the hard disk of the
camcorder)*
Fast flashing
• The hard disk of the camcorder is fully
recorded.
C:04:00
• Anerrormayhaveoccurredwiththehard
disk drive in your camcorder.
E (Battery level warning)
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
Slow flashing
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating
environment or battery conditions, E
may flash, even if there are
C:04:ss
• The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an
approximately 20 minutes remaining.
• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
to the DC IN jack of the Handycam
Station or your camcorder securely
(High temperature warning)
Slow flashing
• The temperature of your camcorder is
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
C:13:ss / C:32:ss
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.
Fast flashing*
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremelyhigh.Turnoffyourcamcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40:ss /
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss /
E:94:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot service
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service facility.
Inform them of the 5-digit code, which
starts from “E”.
(Low temperature warning)
Fast flashing*
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Make the camcorder
warm.
100-0001 (Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
(Warningindicatorpertainingtothe
external flash)*
Slow flashing
Slow flashing
• The file is damaged.
• Still charging.
• The file is unreadable.
Fast flashing
• There is something wrong with the flash.
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(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)*
Movie folder full. Cannot record
movies.
• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the
flash.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-
shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder
steady with both hands and record the
image. However, note that the camera-
shake warning indicator does not
disappear.
perform [HDD FORMAT].
Still scene number is full. Cannot
record.
Still pic folder full. Cannot record
stills.
perform [HDD FORMAT].
*
You hear a melody when the warning indicators
Movie recording disabled.
Description of warning
messages
• Movies cannot be recorded due to some
limitations of the hard disk of the
camcorder. However, youmaybe able to
record still images.
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
Still recording disabled.
x Battery
• Still images cannot be recorded due to
some limitations of the hard disk of the
camcorder. However, youmaybe able to
record movies.
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
No applicable files available.
x Hard disk
• Image files have been deleted.
Format error. Please format.
• The hard disk of the camcorder is set
differently from the default format.
may enable you to use your camcorder.
Drive error. Turn on power again.
• A problem occurred with the hard disk.
Turn off and then on again.
Data error.
Overheated. Cannot access HDD.
• An error occurred during reading or
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.
This may occur when you keep applying
shock on the camcorder.
Low temperature. Cannot access
HDD.
HDD full. Cannot record.
Access error.
• An error occurred during reading or
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.
This may occur when you keep applying
shock on the camcorder.
Movie scene number is full.
Cannot record.
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Management file damaged. Create
new file?
Cannot print. Check the printer.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
reconnect it.
• The image management file is damaged.
When you touch [YES], a new image
management file is created. When a new
management file is created, the old
recorded images on the hard disk of the
camcorder cannot be played back.
(Image files are not damaged.)
In this case, copy the image files to
computer by following the steps on page
84.
x Flash
Charging... Cannot record still
images.
• You are trying to record a still image
while the external flash is charging.
Buffer overflow
Flash cannot charge. Not available.
• You cannot record because the drop
sensor senses a drop of the camcorder
repeatedly. If you may be at risk of
dropping the camcorder constantly, set
the drop sensor to [OFF], and you may
be able to record the image again.
• A malfunction has occurred with the
external flash and disable charging.
x Lens cover
Lens cover not fully open. Turn power
off then on. (p.18)
Recovering data
vibration.
Avoid any
Lens cover is not closed. Turn the
power off once. (p.18)
• Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was not
performed properly.
Cannot recover data.
x Easy Handycam
• Writing data onto the hard disk of the
camcorder has failed. Attempts were
made to recover the data, but they were
unsuccessful.
Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p.24)
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p.24)
Cannot start Easy Handycam with
x PictBridge compliant printer
Check the connected device.
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
reconnect it.
Invalid during Easy Handycam
operation (p.24)
Connect the camcorder to a
PictBridge compatible printer.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
reconnect it.
Error. Cancel the task.
• Check the printer.
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x Other
E Please connect AC Adaptor.
• You are trying to format the camcorder
hard disk, while the battery capacity is
low. Use the AC Adaptor as the power
source to prevent the battery from
wearing out in the middle of this
operation.
Playback prohibited.
• You can only play back the images
recorded by the camcorder.
Playlist full.
• You cannot create the playlist exceeding
99 scenes.
Data protected.
Copy Inhibit.
• The copyright protected images cannot
be dubbed on the camcorder.
Alreadyaddedto
mode’sP-MENU.
Drop sensor activated. USB function
ended.
Press END button and end USB
connection.
• During USB connection, you cannot
perform One Touch DVD Burn.
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Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
You can use your camcorderin any countries/
regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240
V, 50/60 Hz range.
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is a PAL system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system
based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input
jack.
System
Used in
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL
PAL - M
PAL - N
Brazil
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America, Chile,
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A.,
NTSC
Venezuela, etc.
Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
SECAM
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Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your
camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] in the
World time difference
1 2 3 4 6 8 10 121314 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 2425 26 272930 31
Area Time-zone
code differences
Area Time-zone
code differences
Area setting
Area setting
1
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
+11:00
+12:00
–12:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Solomon Is.
2
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
+09:00
+09:30
+10:00
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
3
Helsinki, Cairo
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
4
5
6
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Alaska
7
LosAngeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, Mexico City
NewYork, Bogota
Santiago
8
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore
Seoul, Tokyo
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
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Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/folder
structure, when recording/playingbackimagesonthecamcorder. To enjoystillimagesor movies
• Do not modify the files or folders on the
camcorder through the computer without using
1 Image management files
When you delete the files, you cannot
the supplied computer application. The image
record/playback the images correctly.
files may be destroyed or may not be played back.
The files are defaulted as hidden files and
• Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the
not usually displayed.
above operation without using the supplied
computer application.
2 Movie files (MPEG2 files)
The extension of the files is “.MPG”. The
maximumsizeis2GB.Whenthecapacity
directly from the computer.
of a file exceeds 2GB, the file becomes
divided.
The file numbers go up automatically.
When the file numbers exceeds 9,999,
• Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder
using the computer. It may not operate correctly.
• When the file extensions are not displayed on the
screen of the computer, see page 108.
another folder is created to store new
• Do not copy the files on the hard disk of the
movie files.
The folder name goes up: [100PNV01]
t [101PNV01]
camcorder from the computer. Operation is not
guaranteed.
• When the folder number shows 999 and file
number exceeds 9,999, recording may not be
possible. In this case, perform [HDD FORMAT]
3 Still image files (JPEG files)
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The
file numbers go up automatically. When
the capacity of a file number exceeds
9,999, another folder is created to store
new image files.
For DCR-SR30E/SR50E/SR70E only:
• You cannot copy data on the hard disk of the
camcorder from the computer.
The folder name goes higher as shown
here: [100MSDCF] t [101MSDCF]
• When you set [USB SELECT] to [
HDD]
camcorder from the computer through USB
connection.
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
• BesuretoslidethePOWERswitchtoOFF(CHG)
This unit is compatible with an
when not shooting or playing back on your
camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed
when your camcorder is in the standby mode or
playback is paused.
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings before making the actual recording.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series).
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
“InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have
the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water-resistant.
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/
charger (optional).
The“InfoLITHIUM”batterypackcalculates
the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and
displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
Remaining battery time indicator
• If the power goes off even though the remaining
battery time indicator indicates that the battery
pack has enough power to operate, charge the
battery pack fully again so that the indication on
the remaining battery time indicator is correct.
Note, however, that the correct battery indication
sometimes will not be restored if the battery is
used in high temperatures for a long time or left
in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is used
frequently. Regard the remaining battery time
indication as the approximate shooting time.
Charging the battery pack
• Be sure tochargethebatterypack beforeyoustart
using your camcorder.
• It is recommended that you charge the battery
pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until CHG (Charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
of this temperature range, you may not be able to
charge the battery pack efficiently.
• The E mark indicating that there is little
remaining battery time sometimes flashes
dependingontheoperatingconditionsorambient
temperature and environment even if the
remaining battery time is approximately 20
minutes.
How to store the battery pack
• Ifthebattery packisnot usedforalongtime, fully
charge the battery pack and discharge it on your
camcorder once a year to maintain the proper
function. Tostorethebatterypack, removeitfrom
your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.
• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder,
leave your camcorder in the recording standby
with the [A.SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in
STANDARD SET in the SETUP screen until the
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surroundingtemperatureis10°C(50°F)orbelow,
andthelengthoftimeyoucanusethebatterypack
becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the
following to use thebatterypack for alonger time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before you
start taking shots.
Battery life
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/
NP-FP90 (optional).
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops
little by little as you use it more and more, and as
time passes. When the available battery time is
shortened considerably, a probable cause is that
the battery pack has reached the end of its life.
Please buy a new battery pack.
• The battery life varies according to how it is
stored,theoperatingconditions,andenvironment
in which each battery pack is used.
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or reverse operation wears
out thebattery packfaster. It is recommendedthat
you use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/
NP-FP90 (optional).
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Maintenance and precautions
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
On use and care
• Do not useor store thecamcorder and accessories
in the following locations.
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid
places. Never leave them exposed to
temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as
under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car
parked in the sun. They may malfunction or
become deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not record properly.
– NearAMreceiversandvideoequipment.Noise
may occur.
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is
accidentally swallowed, consult with a doctor
immediately (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/
SR80E).
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,
– consultwithyourlocalauthorizedSonyservice
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
– ifany liquid getsin youreyes, wash with plenty
of water and consult with a doctor.
x Whennotusingyourcamcorderforalong
time
• Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back images or recording for about three
minutes.
• Useup thebatterypackcompletelybeforestoring
it.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or
dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the inside of the LCD
screen.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in this instruction manual.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder. This may
cause malfunction to your camcorder.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
fromrainorseawater. Ifyourcamcordergetswet,
it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing,
unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a
Sony dealer before operating it any further.
• Avoidroughhandling,disassembling,modifying,
physical shock, or impact such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on the product. Be
particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
x Note on moisture condensation
Moisturemaycondensewhenyoubringyour
camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your
camcorder in a humid place as follows:
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a
place warmed up by a heating device.
• Youbringyourcamcorderfromanairconditioned
car or room into a hot place outside.
• You useyour camcorderafter asquall or ashower.
• You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.
x How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put your camcorder
in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove
the bag when the air temperature inside the
plastic bag has reached the surrounding
temperature (after about one hour).
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When removing the mains lead, pull it by the plug
and not the cord.
• Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing
anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
x If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave the camcorder tuned off for about an
hour until moisture condensation disappears.
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• Do not use a sharp-pointed tool to calibrate the
LCD screen. Doing so may damage the surface
of the screen.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have
rotatedit, or if you havesetit withthe LCD screen
side facing out.
On the LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While you are using your camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
withasoftclothlightlymoistenedwith water, and
then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
x To clean the LCD screen
• Avoid the following to prevent damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide and sunscreen.
– Handling with abovesubstanceson your hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (optional) to
clean the LCD screen.
When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit
(optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning
paper moistened with the liquid.
Care and storage of the camera lens
• Wipe thesurface of thelenscleanwith asoft cloth
in the following instances:
– when there are fingerprints on the lens surface.
– in hot or humid locations
– when the lens is exposed to salty air such as at
the seaside.
• Storethelensin awell-ventilated location subject
to little dirt or dust.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
x On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work
correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended you
connect your camcorder or the Handycam
Station to the wall socket with the supplied
AC Adaptor during the operation.
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
2 Remove cables other than that of the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder or the
Handycam Station.
To charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
3 Touch
t [SETUP] t
STANDARD SET t [CALIBRATION].
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when the POWER
switchissettoOFF(CHG).Thepre-installed
rechargeable battery is always charged while
you are using your camcorder but it will get
discharged gradually if you do not use your
camcorder. The rechargeable battery will be
fully discharged in about 3 months if you
do not use your camcorder at all. However,
even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery
is not charged, the camcorder operation will
not be affected as long as you are not
recording the date.
CALIBRATION
1/3
Touch the "x".
CANCEL
4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
a thin object such as a corner of “Memory
Stick Duo”.
The position of the “×” changes.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
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x Procedures
On trademarks
• “Handycam” and
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket
using the AC Adaptor supplied with your
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with
the POWER switch turned off for more than
24 hours.
are
• “Memory Stick Duo” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/
SR70E/SR80E)
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Commander until it clicks.
• “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” is a
trademark of Pixela Corporation.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
• Dolby Digital Stereo Creator is a trademark of
Dolby Laboratories.
• DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are
trademarks.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
• MacintoshisatrademarkofAppleComputer,Inc.
in the U.S. and other countries.
• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark
of Intel Corporation.
Tab
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®” are
not mentioned in each case in this Handbook.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Notes on the License
• A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used
in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries
other than the CR2025.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not
function properly. In this case, replace the battery
with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of
another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS
EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN
THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH
LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA,
L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
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Glossary, Index
Glossary
x Extension
x PictBridge
The last three letters of a file name after “.”.
The extension of a movie file recorded on
the camcorder is “.MPG,” while that of a
still image is “.JPG”. If you cannot see an
extension on your file name, see page 108.
PictBridge is a standard created for direct
printingfrom digitalcameras to printers. By
connectingaPictBridge-compatibleprinter,
you can print out still images without using
x Formatting
x Playlist
The process of deleting all recorded image
datafromthe harddiskofthecamcorder and
restoring its original storage capacity. You
can initialize the hard disk of the camcorder
A list of your favorite selected original
movies.
It enables simple editing of original
recorded data such as changing playback
order.
x Fragmentation
x Protection
The condition of a hard disk in which files
are divided into pieces scattered around the
hard disk. You may not save your images
correct. You can solve the condition by
Thesettingforpreventingyoufromdeleting
image data.
x Recording mode
By setting the recording mode before
recording, you can select the image quality.
There are 3 modes: HQ (high quality), SP
(standard play) and LP (long play). The
higher the recording quality, the shorter the
recording time.
x JPEG
JPEGstands for Joint Photographic Experts
Group, a still image data compression (data
capacity reduction) standard. Hard Disk
Drive Handycam records still images in
JPEG format.
x Thumbnail
Reduced-size images which enable you to
view many images at the same time. The
VISUAL INDEX screen uses a thumbnail
display system.
x MPEG2
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts
Group,the groupof standardsforthe coding
(image compression) of video (movie) and
audio. There are MPEG1 (standard
definition) and MPEG2 (high definition)
formats. Hard Disk Drive Handycam
records movies in MPEG2 format.
x USB 2.0
USB 2.0 is a standard for connecting with
various devices. When your computer is
compatible with USB 2.0, you can transfer
data in high-speed between computers.
x Photomovie
A series of still images (JPEG format)
recorded with a camcorder is convered and
resaved as a movie (MPEG format) to be
played back on another DVD device or
computer. Create a Photomovie to view still
images on a DVD device that does not
support JPEG playback. Still images
converted to a Photomovie are played back
continuously like a slide show. Resolution
is slightly reduced.
x VBR
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the
recording format for automatically
controlling the bit rate (the volume of
recording data in a given time segment)
according to the scene being recorded. For
fast-movingvideo, a lot ofdisc spaceisused
to produce a clear image so the recording
time is short.
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Index
Button-type lithium battery
Numerics
C
A
Connect
Adjusting exposure
E
A.SHUT OFF
B
Battery
D
F
BATT (battery)
.................... See SPOT METER
Build-in stereo
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O
H
LUMI. KEY
P
M
Movie
I
REC MODE
PICT.APPLI.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
Pixela User Support Center
N
J
NIGHT SHOT PLUS switch
L
NS LIGHT
Number of recordable still
124
Pre-installed rechargeable
Searching for desired images
Preparation
T
TIME/LANGU.
Q
R
Recording........................25, 29
U
Still image
V
W
S
125
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found at our Customer Support Website.
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