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Digital Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Guide
Table of contents
Preparation
Recording/Playback
Saving movies and photos
Using a computer
Customizing your camcorder
Additional Information
DCR-PJ5E/SR21E/SX21E
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
CAUTION
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even
chemical burns. Observe the following
cautions.
Do not disassemble.
Do not crush and do not expose the battery
pack to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.
Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
(140 °F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.
Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
batteries.
Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
children.
Keep the battery pack dry.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by Sony.
Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
described in the instructions.
AC Adaptor
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
socket) immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC
power source (mains) is still supplied to
it while connected to the wall outlet (wall
socket) via the AC Adaptor.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-PJ5E
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-SR21E
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-SX21E
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
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equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For
any service or guarantee matters please
refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits set out in the
EMC Directive for using connection cables
shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this unit.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism
causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect
and connect the communication cable
(USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might
be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or
0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of the battery. The recycling of the materials
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will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should
be replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery from
the product safely. Hand the battery over
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an
or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach
the fuse cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
To select a MENU item
You can use the multi-selector to select/
decide the items in the MENU.
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Select a button by placing an orange
frame over it using /// of the
multi-selector.
ress the center of the multi-selector to
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confirm your selection.
To change the language setting
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.
[Show others] [CLOCK/
LANG] (under [GENERAL SET]
category) [
desired language
.
LANGUAGE SET] a
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1)
CD-ROM “Handycam” Application
Software (1)
“PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”)
“Handycam” Handbook (PDF)
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
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Everyday as unforgettable moment with “Handycam”
Capturing
Page 14 (Recording)
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Sharing
Page 23 (Creating a disc)
Sharing now
Page 20 (Projector)
DCR-PJ5E Only
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Table of contents
Read this first . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 3
Everyday as unforgettable moment with “Handycam” . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 8
Preparation
Charging .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. 11
Setting . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. 12
Recording/Playback
Recording . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 14
Playback on the camcorder .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 16
Deleting movies and photos . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. 18
Playing back images through the built-in projector (DCR-PJ5E) . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 20
Playing images on a TV . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 22
Saving movies and photos
Saving images on a disc . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 23
Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 28
Using a computer
Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer . . .. .. . .. .. . .. 30
Preparing a computer . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 31
Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 33
Using “PMB Portable” . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . . 34
Customizing your camcorder
Using menus . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 35
Dividing a movie . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 40
Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 40
Additional Information
Screen indicators . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 41
Parts and controls . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 42
Troubleshooting . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . . 44
Specifications . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 46
Precautions . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 49
Index . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 54
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Preparation
Charging
Attach the battery pack.
1
To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT
(battery) release lever and remove the
battery pack.
Battery pack
BATT (battery) release lever
Preparation
Connect the AC Adaptor to
2
the DC IN jack and the wall
outlet (wall socket).
DCR-SR21E
DC plug
DCR-PJ5E/SX21E
DC plug
Power cord
(Mains lead)
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
Power cord
(Mains lead)
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
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Setting
Open the LCD screen to turn
1
on your camcorder.
To turn off the power
Close the LCD screen.
Set the geographical area and
2
the time using the multiselector.
Insert the memory card into
3
the memory card slot.
To eject the memory card
Lightly push the memory card in once.
Notes
The date and time are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during
playback.
[Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE]
[DATE/TIME]
You can turn off the operation beeps.
[Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP]
[OFF]
.
.
Access lamp
Note direction of notched corner.
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Changing the recording media (DCR-SR21E)
In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk. You can
change the recording media to Memory card.
[Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)
[MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] desired recording media [YES]
.
Preparation
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Recording/Playback
Recording
Open the lens cover.
1
Select a mode (Movie/Photo).
2
Movie:
Photo:
Movie:
3
Press START/STOP.
Photo:
Press PHOTO.
Notes
If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.
The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours.
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.
You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc.
[Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category).
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Recording in a dimly-lit place
You can turn on the LED VIDEO LIGHT by pressing LIGHT.
Zooming
You can magnify images up to 67 times the original size with the power zoom lever.
Displaying the icons and indicators again
You can display the icons and indicators by pressing the multi-selector if they are not shown.
Recording/Playback
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Playback on the camcorder
Press (VIEW IMAGES) to
1
display the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
Movie:
2
Select
Photo:
Select
Select the desired image.
3
(Movie).
(Photo).
(VIEW IMAGES)
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Movie playback screen
Volume adjustment
Previous
Next
To stop
To fast-reverse
You can adjust the volume.
adjust with / .
Photo playback screen
Previous
To the VISUAL INDEX
screen
OPTION
To fast-forward
To pause/play
To start/stop slide
show
Next
OPTION
Recording/Playback
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Deleting movies and photos
ED IT
Select [Show others]
1
[DELETE] (under
category).
[EDIT]
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Movie:
2
Select [
[
Photo:
Select [
[
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DELETE]
DELETE].
DELETE]
DELETE].
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Select the images to be
3
deleted.
The mark appears.
Select [YES]
4
Notes
You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance.
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It
may damage the recording media.
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Recording/Playback
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Playing back images through
the built-in projector (DCRPJ5E)
Press PROJECTOR.
1
Adjust the projected image.
2
Select the image you want to
3
project.
Notes
Be careful of the following operations or situations while using the projector.
Make sure not to project images towards the eyes.
Make sure not to touch the projector lens.
The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use.
Using the projector shortens battery life.
If you connect the camcorder to a TV and use the projector function, sound will be output from the
TV; however, no image will be output.
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Viewing images recorded on other devices, using the projector
[Show others] [PROJECTOR] (under [OTHERS] category) [SOURCE]
[PROJECTOR INPUT]
Connect your camcorder to the other device with the A/V connecting cable.
.
Output
Signal flow
IN
VIDEO
(Yellow)
Press PROJECTOR.
Sound of other devices cannot be input to the camcorder.
Operation buttons are not displayed on images projected when [PROJECTOR INPUT] is set. If the
camcorder is not connected to another device, a blank blue screen will be projected.
Perform the following operations when you want to project images on the camcorder.
Firstly, press PROJECTOR to stop projecting. Select
[OTHERS] category) [SOURCE] [MEMORY CARD] , and then press
(under
PROJECTOR again.
Turn the power of the camcorder off, then on again, and then press PROJECTOR.
[Show others] [PROJECTOR]
Changing the aspect ratio of the image
You can change the aspect ratio of the image projected by the projector according to the recorded
image size.
Select [Show others] [PROJECTOR] (under [OTHERS] category).
elect [SCREEN FORMAT] [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3].
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Recording/Playback
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Playing images on a TV
Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will be connected to.
Connect your camcorder to a
1
TV with the A/V connecting
cable (supplied).
Play back movies and photos
2
on your camcorder.
TVs
IN
Signal flow
(VIEW IMAGES)
VCRs
(Red)
AUDIO
(White)
VIDEO
(Yellow)
Notes
For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV.
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Saving movies and photos
Saving images on a disc
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Using DVDirect Express
Connect the DVD writer to the
1
(USB) jack of your camcorder
with the USB cable of the DVD
writer.
Insert an unused disc into the
2
DVD writer.
Press (DISC BURN) on the
3
DVD writer.
Select [END]
4
[EJECT DISC]
Notes
Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.
Only unused discs of the following types can be used:
12cm DVD-R/12cm DVD+R
The device does not support two-layered discs.
DVDirect Express is referred to as “DVD writer” in this section.
Do not do any of the following when creating a disc.
Turn off the camcorder
Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor
Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration
Eject the memory card from the camcorder
Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your
camcorder.
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Saving movies and photos
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If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the screen, insert another disc into the DVD writer and
perform the DISC BURN operation again.
If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc
creation stops when the limit is reached. The last movie on the disc may be cut off.
Disc creation time to dub movies to the limit of the disc is about 20 minutes to 60 minutes. It may take
more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes.
Customizing a disc with DISC BURN OPTION
Perform this operation in the following cases:
When dubbing a desired image
When creating multiple copies of the same disc
When dubbing images in the memory card (DCR-SR21E)
Select [DISC BURN OPTION] on the screen in step 3.
elect the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save (DCR-SR21E).
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elect the movie you want to burn on the disc.
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Remaining Disc capacity
Select [YES] on the camcorder screen.
fter the operation is completed, select [EXIT] [END].
A
Playing back a disc on the DVD writer
When play back movies on the TV screen, connect the camcorder to a TV.
nsert a created disc into the DVD writer.
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ress the play button on the DVD writer.
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elect [END] [EJECT DISC] on the screen and remove the disc after the operation is
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completed.
If you cannot play back created discs on any DVD player, connect the camcorder to the DVD writer, and
then play back.
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Using a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express
Connect a DVD writer, etc.,
1
to the (USB) jack of your
camcorder with the USB cable
(supplied).
Select the recording media
2
that contains the images on
the camcorder screen.
[ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk
(DCR-SR21E)
USB CONNECT]: Memory card
[
Record images on the
3
connected device.
Select [END] [YES] after the
4
operation is completed.
Saving movies and photos
Notes
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with devices to be connected.
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
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Using a recorder, etc.
Insert the recording media
1
into the recording device (a
disc recorder, etc.).
Connect your camcorder to
2
the recording device with
the A/V connecting cable
(supplied).
Start playback on your
3
camcorder, and record it on
the recording device.
Input
VIDEO
(Yellow)
(White)
AUDIO
(Red)
Signal flow
(VIEW IMAGES)
When dubbing is finished,
4
stop the recording device, and
then your camcorder.
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Notes
Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
You can hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected.
[Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP
OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting)
You can record the date/time or camera settings data.
.
[Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE]
a desired setting
.
[Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP
OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL]
You can change the aspect ratio according to the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.).
.
[Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [TV
TYPE] [4:3]
When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video
.
input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the
device.
Saving movies and photos
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Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY)
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
If the external media has the
1
AC power cable, connect it to
the wall outlet (wall socket).
Connect the external
2
media to the (USB) jack
of your camcorder with the
USB Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).
To the wall outlet (wall
socket)
Select [Copy.].
3
Select after the operation
4
is completed.
Notes
For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately).
The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be available in some countries/regions.
The number of scenes you can save on the external media are as follows.
Movies: 9,999 movies
Photos: 9,999 frames × 899 folders
The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded.
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Viewing images recorded on external media, with your
camcorder
Select [Play without copying.] in step 4 above.
The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed.
lay back the image.
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You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder.
Saving movies and photos
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Using a computer
Useful functions available if you connect the
camcorder to a computer
The software PMB stored in the CD-ROM (supplied) includes functions that enable you to do
more with the images recorded with the camcorder. (Windows)
View
Calendar
Save on a disc
DVD
Upload
Network services
Edit
Joining image files
Easy uploading when away from home
With PMB Portable, which is pre-installed on the camcorder, you can play back or upload
your images to the Web by connecting your camcorder to a computer away from home.
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Preparing a computer
Step 1 Checking the computer
system
Windows
1
OS*
Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista
3
SP2
*
/Windows 7 SP1
4
*
CPU
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster
Application
PMB/PMB Portable
Memory
256 MB or more
Other system requirements for OS should
be met.
Hard disk
Disk volume required for installation:
Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more may
be necessary when creating DVD discs.)
Display
Minimum 1,024 dots × 768 dots
Others
USB port (this must be provided as standard,
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD
burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for
installation)
Macintosh
OS
PMB Portable: Mac OS X
1
*
Standard installation is required. Operation is
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a
multi-boot environment.
2
*
64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported. Windows Image Mastering API
(IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc
creation function, etc.
3
*
Starter (Edition) is not supported.
4
*
Faster processor is recommended.
5
*
Macintosh equipped with Intel processor
Notes
Operation with all computer environments is
not assured.
5
*
(v10.5-v10.6)
When using a Macintosh
The supplied software “PMB” is not
supported by Macintosh computers. To
import the movies and photos to the
computer, please contact Apple Inc..
Step 2 Installing the supplied
software “PMB”
Install “PMB” before connecting your
camcorder to a computer.
Notes
If a version of “PMB” under 5.0.00 has been
installed on your computer, you may be unable
to use some functions of those “PMB” when
installing the “PMB” from the supplied CDROM. Also, “PMB Launcher” is installed from
the supplied CD-ROM and you can start “PMB”
or other software by using the “PMB Launcher.”
Double-click the “PMB Launcher” short-cut
icon on the computer screen to start “PMB
Launcher.”
Confirm that your camcorder is
not connected to the computer.
Turn on the computer.
Log on as an Administrator for
installation.
Close all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
Place the supplied CD-ROM in
the disc drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.
If the screen does not appear, click
[Start] [Computer] (in Windows
XP, [My Computer]), then double-click
[SONYPMB (E:)] (CD-ROM)
*.
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* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
Click [Install].
Select the country or region.
Select the language for the
application to be installed, then
proceed to the next screen.
Read the terms of the license
agreement carefully. If you agree
to the terms, change
to , and
then click [Next] [Install].
Turn on your camcorder, then
connect the camcorder to the
computer using the supplied USB
cable.
displayed on the screen to make
the computer recognize your
camcorder.
[ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard
disk (DCR-SR21E)
USB CONNECT]: Memory card
[
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not
appear, select
[USB CONNECT] (under
category).
[Show others]
[OTHERS]
Click [Continue] on the computer
screen.
Follow the on-screen instructions
to install the software.
Depending on the computer, you may
need to install third party software. If
the installation screen appears, follow
the instructions to install the required
software.
Restart the computer if required to
complete the installation.
When the installation is completed,
following icons will appear.
Remove the CD-ROM from your
computer.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on
the camcorder screen automatically.
Select the one of the media types
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: Starts “PMB.”
: Displays “PMB Help.”
: Displays “PMB Launcher.” “PMB
Launcher” enables you to start “PMB”
or other software, or to open web sites.
Other icons may appear.
No icon may appear depending on the
installation procedure.
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Starting PMB (Picture
Motion Browser)
To disconnect your camcorder from the
computer
Click the icon at the bottom right of the
desktop of the computer [Safely remove
USB Mass Storage Device].
Select [END] [YES] on the camcorder
screen.
Disconnect the USB cable.
Notes
Do not format the media of your camcorder
from a computer. Your camcorder may not
operate correctly.
Access from the computer using the supplied
software “PMB.” Do not modify the files or
folders on the camcorder from the computer.
The image files may be destroyed or may not be
played back.
Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the
above operation.
Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on
the computer screen.
Notes
If the icon is not displayed on the computer
screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [
PMB] to start “PMB.”
Reading “PMB Help”
For details on how to use “PMB,” read the
“PMB Help.” Double-click the “PMB Help”
short-cut icon on the computer screen to
open the “PMB Help.”
Notes
If the icon is not displayed on the computer
screen, click [Start] [All Programs]
[PMB] [PMB Help]. You can also open the
“PMB Help” from [Help] of “PMB.”
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Using “PMB Portable”
“PMB Portable” which allows you to easily
upload images to a network service starts
up by connecting your camcorder to a
computer.
You can see the detailed usage when you
click the help button in the upper right after
starting “PMB Portable.”
1
Turn on your camcorder, then
connect it to a computer with the
USB cable.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on
the LCD of your camcorder.
2
Select the recording media for
which you wish to use “PMB
Portable.”
[ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard
disk (DCR-SR21E)
[ USB CONNECT]: Memory card
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not
appear, [Show others]
[USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS]
category).
3
Click “PMB Portable.”
The User Agreement screen appears.
4
Configure the settings, following
the instructions on the screen.
“PMB Portable” starts up.
For more details on “PMB Portable,” see the
“PMB Portable” help.
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menus
Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make
good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder.
The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories.
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 37
SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 37
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 37
PLAYBACK (Items for playback) p. 37
EDIT (Items for editing) p. 37
OTHERS (Items for other settings) p. 38
MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) p. 38
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 39
Operating menus
Multi-selector
Select with /// and press the center of the multi-selector to confirm your selection.
An orange frame appears on the selected item.
: To finish setting the menu.
/ : The menu list moves from category to category.
/ : The menu list moves through 4 items at once.
: To return to the [MY MENU].
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Select .
elect [Show others] on the [MY MENU] screen.
S
elect the menu item to be changed.
S
fter changing the setting, select .
A
To finish setting the menu, select
To return to the previous menu screen, select
may not be displayed depending on the menu item.
Notes
You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.
.
.
Using the OPTION MENU
The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click
the mouse on a computer. When
the OPTION MENU. You select
appear.
Select (OPTION).
elect the desired tab the item to change the setting.
S
fter completing the setting, select .
A
Notes
Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
When the item you want is not on the screen, select another tab. (There may be no tab.)
The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder
at the time.
is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use
, and the menu items you can change in the context
Menu item
Tab
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Menu lists
(MANUAL SETTINGS) category
SCENE SELECTION ..................Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene,
such as night view or beach.
FADER ....................................Fades scenes in or out.
WHITE BAL. ................................ Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
EXPOSURE .................................Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos.
FOCUS ......................................... Focuses manually.
TELE MACRO ............................. Shoots a subject in focus with, the background out of focus.
(SHOOTING SET) category
REC MODE ...........................Sets the mode to record movies. When recording fast moving subject, a
high image quality is recommended.
GUIDEFRAME ............................ Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical.
STEADYSHOT ...................... Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies.
AUTO SLW SHUTTR ................Adjusts the shutter speed automatically.
FACE DETECTION ....................Adjusts the image quality of the face(s) automatically.
AUDIO REC SET
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC ..........Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position.
MICREF LEVEL ................. Sets the microphone level.
OTHER REC SET
DIGITAL ZOOM .........Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom that exceeds the zoom
level of the optical zoom.
BACK LIGHT .....................Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects.
WIDE SELECT ............. Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies.
(PHOTO SETTINGS) category
SELF-TIMER .......................... Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode.
IMAGE SIZE .......................... Sets the photo size.
FILE NO. ......................................Sets how to assign the file number.
(PLAYBACK) category
VISUAL INDEX ...........................Displays recording images as thumbnails (p. 16).
VIEW IMAGES
DATE INDEX ..................... Enables searching for desired images by date.
FILM ROLL .................. Displays and plays the scenes by a certain interval.
FACE .............................. Displays and plays the face scenes.
PLAYLIST..................................... Displays and plays the playlist of movies.
PLAYBACK SET
DATA CODE ......................Displays the detailed recording data during playback.
(EDIT) category
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DELETE
DELETE ........................Deletes movies.
DELETE ........................Deletes photos.
PROTECT
PROTECT ..................... Protects movies to avoid deleting.
PROTECT ..................... Protects photos to avoid deleting.
DIVIDE ...................................Divides movies.
PHOTO CAPTURE
MOVIE DUB
1
*
.................Captures photos from desired scenes of movies.
1
*
DUB by select .................Selects movies and dub.
DUB by date ....................Dubs all movies of a specified date.
DUB ALL ....................... Dubs all saved movies in a playlist.
1
PHOTO COPY
*
COPY by select ............... Selects photos and copy.
COPY by date .................. Copies all photos of a specified date.
PLAYLIST EDIT
ADD .............................. Adds movies in a playlist.
ADD by date .............. Adds movies recorded on a same day at one time in a playlist.
ERASE ...........................Erases movies from a playlist.
ERASE ALL ...................Erases all movies from a playlist.
MOVE ............................ Changes the order of movies in a playlist.
(OTHERS) category
PROJECTOR*
USB CONNECT
BATTERY INFO .......................... Displays the battery information.
2
SOURCE.............................Projects the images recorded on other devices (p. 21).
SCREEN FORMAT ........... C
hanges the aspect ratio of the projected images (p. 21).
USB CONNECT*1 ....... Connects the internal hard disk via USB.
USB CONNECT .......... Connects the memory card via USB.
DISC BURN .......................A
llows you to save images onto discs (p. 23).
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
MEDIA SETTINGS*
MOVIE MEDIA SET ......... Sets the media for recording movies (p. 13).
PHOTO MEDIA SET ........ S
MEDIA INFO .............................. Displays information on the recording media, such as free space.
MEDIA FORMAT
HDD
MEMORY CARD .............. Deletes all data on the memory card.
REPAIR IMG.DB F.
HDD
MEMORY CARD .............. R
1
ets the media for recording photos (p. 13).
1
*
................................Deletes all data on the internal hard disk.
1
*
................................Repairs the image database file on the internal hard disk (p. 46).
epairs the image database file on the memory card (p. 46).
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(GENERAL SET) category
SOUND/DISP SET
VOLUME ............................ A
BEEP ...................................Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not.
LCD BRIGHT ..................... Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
LCD BL LEVEL .................. Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen.
LCD COLOR ......................Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen.
DISPLAY SET .................... Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen.
OUTPUT SETTINGS
TV TYPE .............................C
DISP OUTPUT .................. Sets whether the on-screen displays appears on the TV screen or not.
LANG
CLOCK/
CLOCK SET .......................Sets the date and time.
AREA SET .......................... Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock.
SUMMERTIME ................. Sets the summertime.
LANGUAGE SET ......... Sets the display language (p. 6).
POWER SETTINGS
A.SHUT OFF ..................... Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting.
OTHER SETTINGS
DEMO MODE...................Sets whether the demonstration appears or not.
USB LUN SETTING .........Sets the compatibility when using a USB connection.
DROP SENSOR*
1
*
DCR-SR21E
2
*
DCR-PJ5E
djusts the volume of playback sound (p. 17).
onverts the signal depending on the TV connected (p. 22).
1
............. Activates or deactivates the drop sensor.
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Dividing a movie
1
Select [Show others]
[ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT]
category).
2
Select the movie to be divided.
3
Select at the point where
you want to divide the movie into
scenes.
The movie pauses. Play and pause
toggles as you press
Adjusts the dividing point with more
precision after you selected the dividing
point with
Returns to the beginning of the selected
movie
.
.
Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook
For details on advanced operations, please
read “Handycam” Handbook, on the CDROM (supplied) using a computer.
1
To install the “Handycam”
Handbook on a Windows
computer, place the supplied
CD-ROM in the disc drive of your
computer.
2
Click [Handbook].
3
Select the desired language
and the model name of your
camcorder, then click [Install].
The model name of your camcorder is
printed on its bottom surface.
To view the “Handycam” Handbook,
double-click the short-cut icon on the
computer screen.
4
Select
Notes
You cannot restore movies once they are
divided.
Tips
You can divide a movie on the playback screen
from
You can combine divided movies using the
supplied “PMB”. Refer to “PMB Help” (p
for details.
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[YES] .
OPTION MENU.
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. 33)
When using a Macintosh, open the [Handbook]
– [GB] folder in the CD-ROM, then copy
[Handbook.pdf].
You need Adobe Reader to read “Handycam”
Handbook. If it is not installed on your
computer, you can download it from the Adobe
Systems web page:
http://www.adobe.com/
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Additional Information
Screen indicators
Upper left Center Upper right
Bottom
Upper left
Indicator Meaning
MENU button
Self-timer recording
MICREF LEVEL low
WIDE SELECT
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
60 min Remaining battery
Recording folder of
memory card
VIDEO LIGHT
Return button
Center
Indicator Meaning
[STBY]/[REC] Recording status
Photo size
Slide show set
Warning
Playback mode
Upper right
Indicator Meaning
0:00:00
Recording mode (HQ/
SP/LP)
Recording/playback/
editing media
Counter (hour:minute:
second)
Indicator Meaning
[00min]
9999
9999
100/112
Estimated recording
remaining time
FADER
Drop sensor off
Drop sensor activated
Approximate number of
recordable photos and
recording media
Playback folder of
memory card
Current playing movie or
photo/Number of total
recorded movies or photos
Bottom
Indicator Meaning
[FACE DETECTION] set
to [OFF]
101-0005
Indicators and their positions are approximate
and may differ from what you actually see.
Some indicators may not appear, depending on
your camcorder model.
Manual focus
SCENE SELECTION
White balance
SteadyShot off
EXPOSURE
TELE MACRO
BACK LIGHT
INTELLIGENT AUTO
OPTION button
VIEW IMAGES button
Slide show button
Data file name
Protected image
Index button
Movie mode/photo mode
Additional Information
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Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
Speaker (DCR-PJ5E)
Lens
LENS COVER switch
Built-in microphone
LED VIDEO LIGHT (15)
DCR-SR21E/SX21E
LCD screen
LIGHT button (15)
Multi-selector (6)
(VIEW IMAGES) button (16, 22, 26)
PROJECTOR button (20)
Projector lens
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever
LCD screen
LIGHT button (15)
Multi-selector (6)
(VIEW IMAGES) button (16, 22, 26)
DCR-PJ5E
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Speaker (DCR-SR21E/SX21E)
(USB) jack (23, 25, 28, 32)
A/V OUT jack (22, 26)
PROJECTOR IN jack (DCR-PJ5E) (21)
MODE button (14)
(INTELLIGENT AUTO) button
RESET button (44)
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DCR-PJ5E/SX21E
Power zoom lever
PHOTO button (14)
POWER lamp
START/STOP button (14)
Battery pack (11)
CHG (charge) lamp (11)
Grip belt
DC IN jack (11)
Access lamp (memory card) (12)
BATT (battery) release lever (11)
Tripod receptacle
Memory card slot (12)
DCR-SR21E
Power zoom lever
PHOTO button (14)
POWER lamp
CHG (charge) lamp (11)
Battery pack (11)
START/STOP button (14)
DC IN jack (11)
Grip belt
Hook for a shoulder belt
Access lamp (memory card) (12)
BATT (battery) release lever (11)
Tripod receptacle
Memory card slot (12)
Fastening the grip belt
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, follow the steps below.
Check the list (p. 44 to 46), and
inspect your camcorder.
Remove the power source, attach
the power source again after about 1
minute, and turn the camcorder on.
Press RESET (p. 42) using a pointed
object, and turn the camcorder on.
If you press RESET, all settings,
including the clock setting, are reset.
RESET button
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Your camcorder may be required to initialize or
change the current internal recording media of
your camcorder, depending on the problem. In
the event of this, the data stored on the internal
recording media will be deleted. Be sure to
save the data on the internal recording media
on other media (backup) before sending your
camcorder for repair. We will not compensate
you for any loss of internal recording media
data.
During repair, we may check a minimum
amount of data stored on the internal recording
media in order to investigate the problem.
However, your Sony dealer will neither copy
nor retain your data.
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 11).
Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the
wall outlet (wall socket).
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The camcorder does not operate even
when the power is set to on.
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to
be ready to shoot after the power is turned on.
This is not a malfunction.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
If your camcorder still does not work, press
RESET (p
. 42) using a pointed object. (If you
press RESET, all settings, including the clock
setting, are reset.)
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off the camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Leave the camcorder with the
power turned on. If you still cannot operate
your camcorder, turn off the camcorder and
take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder
there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
Your camcorder gets warm.
Your camcorder may become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.
Use the AC Adaptor.
Turn on the power again.
C
harge the battery pack (p. 11).
In the default setting, the power turns off
automatically if you leave your camcorder
without any operation for about 5 minutes, to
save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]).
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not
record images.
Press MODE to display the (Movie) or
(Photo) icons.
Your camcorder is recording the image you
have just shot on the recording media. You
cannot make any new recordings during this
period.
The recording media is full. Delete
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unnecessary images (p. 18).
Total number of movie scenes or photos has
exceeded the recordable capacity of your
c
amcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 18).
The recording stops.
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high/low. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool/warm place.
“PMB” cannot be installed.
Check the computer environment or
installation procedure required to install
“PMB” (p
. 31).
“PMB” does not work correctly.
Quit “PMB” and restart your computer.
The camcorder is not recognized by the
computer.
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the
computer other than the keyboard, mouse,
and your camcorder.
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer
and your camcorder, and restart the computer,
then connect the computer and your
camcorder again in an orderly manner.
battery pack (V series).
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to
y
our camcorder securely (p. 11).
C:06:
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
C:13: / C:32:
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and
operate your camcorder again.
E::
Follow the steps from to on page 44.
The indicator flashes when the internal hard
disk of your camcorder becomes full. Delete
unn
ecessary images (p. 18), or format the
in
ternal hard disk (p. 52) after storing the
images on other media.
An error may have occurred with the internal
hard disk of your camcorder.
Battery power is low.
Additional Information
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,
check the following.
If the problem persists even after you
have tried to fix a couple of times, contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility. In this case, when you
contact them, give them all the numbers of
the error code beginning with C or E.
C:04:
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack V series. Use an “InfoLITHIUM”
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is getting
high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it in
a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is low.
Make the camcorder warm.
No memory card is inserted (p. 12).
The indicator flashes when the memory card
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Specifications
becomes full. Delete unnecessary images
(p. 18), o
r format the memory card (p. 52)
after storing the images on other media.
The Image Database File is damaged. Check
the data base file by selecting
[Show
others] [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under
[MANAGE MEDIA] category) the
recording medium (DCR-SR21E).
The memory card is damaged. Format the
memory card with your camcorder (p. 52).
Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 52).
Access to the memory card was restricted on
another device.
The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder
steady with both hands. However, note that
the camera-shake warning indicator does not
disappear.
The drop sensor function is activated. You
may not be able to record nor play back
images.
System
Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards
Movie recording format:
Video: MPEG-2 PS
Audio recording system:
Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Photo file format
: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible
: Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible
: MPF Baseline Compatible
Recording media (Movie/Photo)
Internal hard disk
DCR-SR21E: 80 GB
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
SD memory card (Class 2 or faster)
hen measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals
W
1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for
system management and/or application files.
The capacity that a user can use is
approximately 79.3 GB.
Image device
2.25 mm (1/8 t
Device)
ross: Approx. 800 000 pixels
G
Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx.
490 000 p
Effective (Photo, 16:9): A
Effective (Photo, 4:3): A
Lens
57
(Optical), 67 (Extended), 1 800
(Digital)
F1.8 ~ F5.7
Focal length:
f=1.8 mm ~ 102.6 mm (3/32 in. ~ 4 1/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
or movies: 39 mm ~ 2 223 mm (1 9/16 in. ~
F
87 5/8 in.) (16:9)
or photos: 44 mm ~ 2 508 mm (1 3/4 in. ~
F
98 3/4 in.) (4:3)
Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR]
(5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
3 lx (l
ux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to [ON],
shutter speed 1/25 second)
ype) CCD (Charge Coupled
ixels
pprox. 490 000 pixels
pprox. 560 000 pixels
Input/Output connectors
A/V OUT jack: Video/audio output jack
USB jack: mini-AB (Output only)
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LCD screen
Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total number of pixels: 230 400 (960
240)
Projector (DCR-PJ5E)
Projection type: DLP
Light source: LED (R/G/B)
Focus: Manual
Image size: 10 type ~ 60 type
Throw Distance: Approx. 0.5 m ~ 3.0 m (1.6 feet
~ 9.8 feet)
Color repeatability: Approx. 16 700 000
Brightness
*: Max. 10 lumens
Contrast ratio: 1500:1
Resolution (output): nHD (640 × 360)
Continuous projection time (when using the
supplied battery pack): Approx. 1.0 h
* The specification of the brightness given here
is the average value for this camcorder at the
time of shipment and is indicated in the format
specified in JIS X 6911:2003 for data projectors.
The measurement method and conditions are
based on Appendix 2 of the standard.
General
Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery
pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption: During camera
recording, using LCD screen at normal
brightness:
DCR-SR21E
Internal hard disk: 2.1W
Memory card: 1.9W
DCR-PJ5E/SX21E: 1.9W
perating temperature: 0
O
104 °F)
torage temperature: –20
S
+140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
DCR-PJ5E:
58.5 mm × 55.5 mm × 113.5 mm (2 3/8 in.
× 2 1/4 in. × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the
projecting parts
58.5 mm × 55.5 mm × 124.5 mm (2 3/8
in. × 2 1/4 in. × 5 in.) (w/h/d) including
the projecting parts, and the supplied
rechargeable battery pack attached
DCR-SR21E:
59 mm × 64.5 mm × 113.5 mm (2 3/8 in. ×
2 5/8 in. × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the
projecting parts
C to 40 C (32 °F to
C to + 60 C (-4 °F to
59 mm × 64.5 mm × 124.5 mm (2 3/8
in. × 2 5/8 in. × 5 in.) (w/h/d) including
the projecting parts, and the supplied
rechargeable battery pack attached
DCR-SX21E:
54 mm × 55.5 mm × 113.5 mm (2 1/4 in. ×
2 1/4 in. × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the
projecting parts
54 mm × 55.5 mm × 124.5 mm (2 1/4
in. × 2 1/4 in. × 5 in.) (w/h/d) including
the projecting parts, and the supplied
rechargeable battery pack attached
Mass (approx.)
DCR-PJ5E:
230 g (8.0 oz) main unit only
270 g (9.0 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack and memory card
DCR-SR21E:
270 g (9.0 oz) main unit only
310 g (10.0 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack
DCR-SX21E:
195 g (6.0 oz) main unit only
240 g (8.0 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack and memory card
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,
50 Hz/60 Hz
Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A
Power consumption: 18
utput voltage: DC 8.4 V
O
Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to
104 °F)
torage temperature: –20
S
+140 °F)
ensions (approx.): 48 mm
Dim
(1 15/16 in. × 1 3/16 in. × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
ass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the
M
power cord (mains lead)
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
W
*
C to + 60 C (-4 °F to
29 mm 81 mm
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 2.12 A
Capacity
t
ypical: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)
minimum: 3.6 Wh (500 mAh)
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Type: Li-ion
Design and specifications of your camcorder and
accessories are subject to change without notice.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Expected charging and running times
for the supplied battery pack (in
minutes)
These tables show the approximate
available running times when you use a
fully charged battery pack.
DCR-SR21E
Recording media
Charging time
(full charge)
Continuous
recording time
Typical
recording time
Playback time 125 145
Each recording time is measured when the
REC MODE] is set to SP.
[
Typical recording time shows the time when
Internal
hard disk
95 105
45 50
you repeat recording start/stop, switching the
movie or photo mode, and zooming.
When using a Sony memory card.
Times measured when using the camcorder at
C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
25
recommended.
The recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
The maximum recording time of movies and
the number of photos that can be recorded, are
splayed on the screen (p. 41)
di
The recordable time may vary depending on
the recording and subject conditions, [
MODE].
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SX21E
Memory card
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DCR-PJ5E
REC
On trademarks
“Handycam” and are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“Memory Stick,” “
“
Duo,” “
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”
“
Micro,” “MagicGate,” “
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
“DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and
DirectX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat
are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of
MultiMediaCard Association.
All other product names mentioned herein may
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Furthermore,
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
,” “Memory Stick Duo,”
,” “Memory Stick PRO
,”
,” “Memory Stick
,”
and
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Precautions
Recording
When you use a memory card with your
camcorder for the first time, formatting the
emory card with your camcorder (p. 52) is
m
recommended for stable operation.
All data recorded on the memory card will
be deleted when it is formatted, and cannot
be recovered. Save important data to your
computer, etc., beforehand.
Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure that 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, storage media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to copyright laws.
The following states will be indicated if
data is still being written onto the recording
media after recording has finished. During
this time, do not apply shock or vibration to
the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC
Adaptor.
ccess lamp (p. 12) is lit or flashing
A
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD
screen is flashing
Note on playback
Images recorded on your camcorder may not
play correctly on other devices.
Conversely, images recorded on other devices
may not play correctly on this camcorder.
Movies recorded on SD memory cards
cannot be played on A/V equipment of other
manufacturers.
About images, illustrations, and screen
displays of this manual
The example images used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may appear
different from images and screen indicators that
actually appear on your camcorder. And, the
illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
indication are exaggerated or simplified for
understandability.
In this manual, the internal hard disk (DCRSR21E) of your camcorder and memory card
are called “recording media.”
Design and specifications of your camcorder
and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
Confirm the model name of your
camcorder
The model name is shown in this manual when
there is a difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
The main differences in specification of this
series are as follows.
Recording
media
Capacity
of internal
Projector
recording
media
DCRSR21E
Internal
hard
80 GB
disk +
memory
card
DCRSX21E
Memory
card
DCRPJ5E
On use and care
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
or waterproofed.
Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
C (140 °F), such as under direct
bove 60
a
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
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vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
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 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, 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.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the camcorder turning off when you are
not using your camcorder.
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
pack.
Keep metal contacts clean.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
Consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
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plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
LCD screen
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of
he LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
t
malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use
cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
To clean the projector lens (DCR-PJ5E)
Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a
cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft
cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning
cloth lightly dampened with water.
Never use a solvent such as alcohol, benzene or
thinner; acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent; or
a chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage
the lens surface.
On handling the casing
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
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and sunscreen
Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
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
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above.
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings
even when the camcorder is turned off. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged
while your camcorder is connected to the wall
outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while
the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable
battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months
if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use
your camcorder after charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery. However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation will not be affected as long
as you are not recording the date.
Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave
it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24
hours.
Note on disposal/transfer of the
camcorder (DCR-SR21E)
Even if you delete all movies and still images, or
perform [MEDIA FORMAT], data on the internal
recording media may not be completely erased.
When you transfer the camcorder, it is
recommended that you perform [EMPTY]
(See “Getting detailed information from the
“Handycam” Handbook” on page 40.) to prevent
the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose
of the camcorder, it is recommended that you
destroy the actual body of the camcorder.
Battery pack
When you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD
screen and make sure that the POWER lamp
he access lamp (p. 12) are turned off.
. 12), t
(p
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging
under the following conditions:
The battery pack is not attached correctly.
The battery pack is damaged.
The temperature of the battery pack is low.
Remove the battery pack from your
camcorder and put it in a warm place.
The temperature of the battery pack is high.
Remove the battery pack from your
camcorder and put it in a cool place.
AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
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.
Memory card
Set the recording medium to [MEMORY
CARD] to record movies and/or photos on a
memory card (DCR-SR21E).
Types of memory card you can use with your
camcorder
Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media,
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD
memory cards (Class 2 or faster), SDHC
memory cards (Class 2 or faster) and SDXC
memory cards (Class 2 or faster) can be
used with this camcorder. Operation with all
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memory cards is not assured.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to
32 GB and SD memory cards of up to 64 GB
have been tested and proven to operate with
your camcorder.
For recording movies on “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media, it is recommended that you use
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of 512 MB
or larger.
In this manual, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media are called “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media and SD memory cards, SDHC memory
cards and SDXC memory cards are called SD
memory cards.
MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
Images recorded on SDXC memory
cards cannot be played back or imported
on non-exFAT
*-compatible computers,
AV components, etc., connected to this
camcorder by USB cable. Check that the
connected devices are compatible with exFAT
beforehand. If you connect a device that is
not compatible with exFAT, the screen for
initialization may appear. Never execute
initialization, otherwise all recorded contents
will be lost.
* exFAT is the file system used in SDXC
memory cards.
Size of memory cards that can be used with
your camcorder
Only “Memory Stick Duo” media that is about
a half the size of the standard “Memory Stick”
media, and standard-sized SD memory cards
can be used.
Do not attach a label, etc., to a memory card
or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause
a malfunction.
Menu items
A menu item that is grayed out is not available
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under the current recording or playback
conditions.
Save all your recorded image data
To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. It is recommended that you save
the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using
your computer. Also, you can save your image
data using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder,
c. (p. 23).
et
Note on the camcorder/battery pack
temperature
When the temperature of the camcorder
or battery pack becomes extremely high or
extremely low, you may not be able to record
or play back on the camcorder, due to the
protection features of the camcorder being
activated in such situations. In this case, an
indicator appears on the LCD screen.
When the camcorder is connected to a
computer or accessories
Do not try to format the recording media of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
When connecting your camcorder to another
device with a cable, be sure to insert the
connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the
plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the
terminal and may result in a malfunction of
your camcorder.
If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the recording media. Images cannot be saved
or recorded. In such a case, save your images
on some type of external media first, and then
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] by selecting
[Show others] [MEDIA FORMAT]
[MANAGE MEDIA] category)
(under
the desired medium (DCR-SR21E) [YES]
[YES]
.
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Notes on use
Do not do any of the following, otherwise, the
recording media may be damaged, recorded
images may be impossible to play back or may
be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
Eject the memory card when the access lamp
. 12) is lit or flashing
(p
Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from
the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to
shock or vibration when the POWER lamp
r the access lamp (p. 12) are lit or
. 12) o
(p
flashing
Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas
(DCR-SR21E).
On the drop sensor (DCR-SR21E)
To protect the internal hard disk from shock
by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor
function. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise made when
this function is activated by the camcorder may
also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a
drop repeatedly, recording/playback may be
stopped.
Note on using the camcorder at high
altitudes (DCR-SR21E)
Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure
area, where the altitude is more than 5,000
meters (16,000 feet). Doing so may damage the
internal hard disk drive of your camcorder.
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Index
A
A/V connecting cable.... 21, 22, 26
Altitude ........................................53
B
battery pack .................................11
C
Care ..............................................49
Charging and running times .....48
Charging the battery pack .........11
CLOCK SET ................................ 12
Computer.....................................31
Computer system ........................31
D
DATA CODE ..............................12
DATE/TIME................................12
DELETE .......................................18
Disc recorder ...............................26
Dividing a movie ........................40
DVDirect Express .......................23
DVD writer..................................25
E
External media ............................ 28
H
“Handycam” Handbook ............. 40
I
Install ............................................31
Internal hard disk .......................13
L
LANGUAGE SET .........................6
M
Macintosh ....................................31
Maintenance ................................49
MEDIA SETTINGS ....................13
Memory card ...............................51
“Memory Stick” media ...............51
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media ............................................51
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
.......................................................51
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Menus .....................................35, 37
MOVIE MEDIA SET ................. 13
Movies ....................................14, 16
MY MENU ..................................35
MY MENU SETTING ...............35
O
Operation beeps..........................12
OPTION MENU ........................36
P
PHOTO MEDIA SET ................13
Photos ....................................14, 16
Playback ....................................... 16
PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
.......................................................33
PMB Help ....................................33
Power on ......................................12
Precautions ..................................49
R
Recording ....................................14
Recording media.........................13
Repair ...........................................44
RESET ..........................................42
S
Saving images in external media
.......................................................28
Saving images on a disc .............23
Screen indicators ........................41
Self-diagnosis display .................45
Setting the date and time ...........12
Software .......................................31
Specifications ..............................46
Supplied items ...............................6
T
Tripod...........................................43
Troubleshooting ..........................44
Turning the power on ................12
TV .................................................22
U
USB cable ...............................23, 25
USB CONNECT ...................23, 25
V
VIDEO LIGHT ...........................15
VIEW IMAGES ..........................16
VISUAL INDEX .........................16
Volume .........................................17
W
Wall outlet (wall socket) ............11
Warning indicators .....................45
Windows ......................................31
Z
Zoom ............................................ 43
You will find the menu lists
on pages 37 to 39.
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Additional information on this product and
answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
2011 Sony Corporation
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