Sony DCR-SR100 Owner’s Manual

CameraOperating Guide

Getting Started

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Digital Video Camera Recorder

DCR-SRIO0

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Using the Setup items a

Additional Information

_; For connecting to

your computer, see "Computer

Application

Guide".

Editing images a

Dubbing, Printing /

Troubleshooting

Glossary, Index

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUTIONTO_UC_ THERISKOF_ _CT_ICS_IOCK

nO _omREMOWCOVER(O__AC_.

_OUSER-SEaVlC_A_EPA_TSI_SI_F.

REFERSERVlClN_TOOU_IFIED SERVICEPERSO_E[-

This symbol is intended to alert tile user to file presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that nmy be of sut_icient magnJlude to

constitute a risk <if electric s]lock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user lvllhe presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in tile lilerature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, attd keep this manual for

future reference. Carefully observe all warnittgs, precautiotts

and ittstructions oil the appliattce, or the otte described iu the operating instructions :rod

adhere to them.

PowerSources

This set sllould be operaled ()Ill}' li'om the lype ol power source indicaled on tile marking label. It you are not sure oI tile type of electrical power supplied to your home. consull your dealer or local power conlpany. For those sets designed to operate lronl baUel y power, or ot]ler sources, l'e|_r to tile operaling instruclions,

Polarization

This set may be equipped wilh a polarized ac power coM phlg (a phlg Ila_ing one blade wider titan the olher).

This plug will Ill inlo the power outlel only one way. This is a salcty leature. If you are unable to insert tile plug hdly into lhe oullet, lly reversing the plug. If the plug sbould still lifil to fil, conlact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not delirat tile salcty purpose of tile polarized plug by lbrcing il in.

Overloading

Do noI o_.erload wall oullets, extensioll cords or comenience receptacles beyond their c_,pacity,

since lids C_lll result ill lirc or electric shock.

ObjectandLiquidEntry

Ne_er push objects of any kind into lhe set through openings as they may touch dangerous _,olliJge points Ill" short OUt parts t]lglt could rcsu][ in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any

kind on lhe set.

Attachments

Do noI use att_lcblllents llOt reCOlllnlended by tile ii/anultlc[urcr, as they may cause Ilazards,

Cleaning

Unplug the sel fi'om the wall outlet belore cleaning or polishing il. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a clolll lightly dampened with w_tter lor cleaning tile exterior ol tile set.

Water andMoisture

Do not use power-line operi/ted _ts neilr waler lor example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kilchen sink, or lmmdry tub, in it wet basemenl, or near _l swimming pool, etc.

Power-CordProtection

Route tile power cord so thilt it is llot likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against tllem_ paying particular attention to lhe plugs, lX:ccptacles, and tile point where tile cord exils lr<nn the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place tile set Oil illl/instilble carl, slain(I, tripod, bracket, or table. The sel may lall. causing serious inju W to a child or an adult, and serious danltlge to tile set. Use only a carl, stand, tripod, brackel, or lable recommended by lhe

ii/anul_lclur_2 r,

Ventilation

The slols and openings in llle cabinet arc prm ided lor necessmy velailatkm. To ensure reliable operation OI tile set, and to protect it h'oln overhealing, lhese slots and openings nmsl never

be blocked or covered.

Never cover tile slols and openings wilh a cloth or other nlalerials.

Never block tile slots and openings by placing tile set on a bed, sol_,, rug, or other similar

sur|_lce. Never place the set in a confined space, such as

a bookcase, or buill-in cabinel, unless proper

venlilation is provided.

Do not place lhe set near or over a radiator or Ileal register, or wllerc il is exposed to direct sunlig]a,

Contmued='_ 3

_MPOR_NT SAFEGUARDS{c0_ti_÷_}

Lightning

For _ldded protection for this _t during _Llighming Slol'm, or when it is let_ unatlended and unused lor

long periods ol time, unplug it from tile w_dl oul]et _lnd disconnect file illllenlla or c_tble system. This will prevent damage to tile set due to

lighming and power-line surges.

DamageRequiringService

Unplug the sel fiom tile xw,ll outlel and rclPr sel_icing to qualified svlvice personnel under file

Lollowing conditions:

When the power cord or plug is d_ml_lgedor

If liquid II_tsbeenspilled or objects Ila_e fallen

into tile set. If the _t has been exposed to rain or waler. If the set has been subjecl to excessive shock by

being dropped, or file cabinet has been damaged.

If the set does not opert_te normally when Iollowing the operaling instructions. A_ljust only l]lose conlrols lhal are specified in the operating instructions, hnproper adjuslment of other controls may resull in damage and will ofien require exlensive work by a qualified technician lw reglore the set to norlnal operalion,

When the set exhibits a distinct change in perlormance this indicates a need lbr service.

Servicing

Do 11o1attelnpl to ser_,ice tile sel yourse]t as opening or rt:nloving covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or olher hazards. Reier all servicing to qualified service personnel,

Replacementparts

When replacement paris m'e required, be sure lhe

sel'_ ice technician has used replm.vlnent pmts specified bythe manufacturer lll_lt have tile same chari,cteristics as tile original parls.

Unauthorized substitutions may rcsull in fire, electric shock, or olher hazards.

SafetyCheck

Upon completion of rely selvice or repairs to tile sel. ask the service lechniciiul to perl_)rnl ro/itine salary checks (as specified by file manulacmrcr) to determine thai the set is in sale operating

condilion,

Readthis first

Before operating the unit, please read this

manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Replace the battery with the

specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

RECYCLINGLITHIUM-IONBATTERIES

Lithiuna-lon batteries are .-f_P_Fi_. recyclable. You can hel l) preserve

our ellvirolllllelll by relurllillg

your used rechargeable batteries to the colleclion and recycling location nearcsl you.

For morn inlormation regarding recycling ol rechargeable batteries, call toll l)ee 1-800-822-

8837. or visit hop://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lilhiuu/-kln bal*eries.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony (!ustomer Information (!enter 1-80(I- 222-SONY (7669).

The number below is for the F(!(! related matters only.

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR 100

Responsible Parly: Sony Eleclronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15of the FCC

Rules. Operation is su_iecl 1olhe l_lllowing two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmlul

intcrl_mnce, and (2) this device must accept any interl_rence received, including interlcrence lhal may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned thai _my ch_ulges or moditic_tions not expressly _pproved in tills manual could void your authority to opelale this equipmenl.

Continued ='_ 5

Note

Tbis equipment has been tested and Ibund to comply with the limits Ior a ('lass B digital device, pursuanl to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Tbese linlils are designed lo provide reasonable protection againsl harnfful interlcmncc ill a residential inslallation. This equipnlent generates, uses. and call radiale radio Irequency energy and.

if nol installed and used in accordance with the

Jnslruclions, inay cause barll]lll] illtcrlt2rclll2e to

radio comnnmications. However, tbelv is no guarantee thai interlelvnce

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmhfl interlbrcnce to

radio or television reception, which can be deternlined by turning file equipment oil and on, tile user is encouraged to tit' to correct tile

interlbrence by one or nlorc of tile Iollowing

Illeasures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation belween file equipnlent

and receiver.

Conllect tile equipment hllo all oullel Oll a

circuit ditllrrent Ironl that to whicb file receiver is connected.

Consult tbe dealer or an experienced radio/TV lechnician R_r help.

Tile supplied intcllm.v cable inusl be used with the equipmenl ill order 1o conlply with file limits lot a digilal device pursuanl to Subparl B of Parl 15 of

FCC Rules.

Owner'sRecord

Tile model and serial nunlbers are located on tile bottom. Record tile serial nunlber ill tile space

provided below. Reli:r to these nunlbers whene_ er you call your Sony dealer regarding Ibis product.

Model No. DCR-SR 100 Serial No.

Model No. AC- Serial No.

Yourcamcorderissuppliedwithtwo kindsofoperationsguides.

"Camera Operating Guide' (This u/allua]) "Conlpuler Applicalion Guide"

Onusingthe camcorder

• Do nol boM tile canlcorder by tile lollowing part',.

Viewfinder LCD screen

Battery

• The camcorder is not dust proofed, drip proofed or waterproofed. See "Maintenance attd precautions" (p.96).

• To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from beittg lost. do not do the followittgs when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p. 191 or the ACCESS lamp (p.30) is on:

Removing the battery pack or AC

Adaptor from the camcorder Applyittg mechanical shock or vibration

to the camcorder

• Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB cable etc.. be

sure to insert the cotmector plug in the

proper directiott, lfyou ittsert the cotmector plug %rcibly in the wrong direction, the

terminal may be damaged, or this may

Cause a nl_l]f/lnctioll of yo/lr catllcorder.

Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen,

viewfinder,and lens

• A setup item that is grayed out is not available under tile current recording or playback conditions.

• Tile LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-

precision technology, so uver99.99% of the pixels are uperational for effective use.

Huwever. there may be some tiny black points and/orbright points (white. red. blue.

or green in colorl that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These

poiuts are uormah

"--White, red, blue or

green point

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight l\_r long period s of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or

outdoors.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing su might cause your camcurcler to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in lo'_ light

conditiuns, such as at dusk.

point

Onrecording

• Befure starting tu record, test the recuMiug function tu make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.

• Cumpeusation for the contents of recordings cannut be provided, even if recording or playback is not pussible due

to a malfunction of the camcorder.

• TV color systems differ depending on the cuuutries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV. yuu need a NTSC system-based

TV.

• Televisiun programs, fihns, vide() tapes, and uther materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be cuutrary to the copyright l:r_ s. You

can not dub copyright protected software on

yuur caulcorder.

Compatibility of images

• Yuu cannot gla> back both mux ies and still images other than the images recurded with your camcorder. You alsu cannot play back images recorded with uther DCR-SR 100.

Onthismanual

• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are

captured using a digital still camera, and

thus may appear different frum what you see.

• Design aud specifications of this camcorder and accessories are subject to change

without notice.

• The on-screen displays in each local

language are used for illustrating the

operating prucedures. Change the screen

language befl_re using your camcorder if

necessary (p.64).

About the Carl Zeiss lens

Yuur cmncurder isequipped with a Cmi Zeiss lens. which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss. in Germany, and Sony Corporation. and pruduces superiur images. It adopts the MTF* measurement system fur video cameras and offers a quality typical uf

a Carl Zeiss lens. Also. the lens for your camcorder is T*-

coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfidly reproduce colors.

* MTF stands fur Mudulatiuu Transfer

Function. The number value indicates the

amount uflight from a subject coming into the lens.

Notesonusingthe HardDiskDriveHandycam

Saveall yourrecordedimage data

• hi tile case of your inlage data being dmnaged,

sa_e all your recorded images. It is recon/mended that you save tile image data on a DVD using your computer (see "Computer Application Guide). Also, you can save it using VCPJDVD device (p.71).

• II is icconnnended lhal you save your inlage dala periodically aller recording.

Donotapplyshockorvibrationtoyour camcorder

• Tile hm'd disk of tile cmncorder may not be recogni/cd, or recording or playback nlay not be possible.

• Especially, during recording/playback, do not apply shock. After recording, do not apply

vibration or shock to the canlcorder, while the ACCESS lanlp is lit.

• While using tile shoulder belt (not supplied), do not crash tile camera against a subject.

Onthe dropsensor

• To protect the internal hard disk h'om tile shock by dropping, tile cmncorder has tile drop sensor Ihnction (p.60). When _ldrop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise to protect the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop _nsor catches a drop repeatedly, rccording/play back maybe slopped.

Notes on BatteryPack/ACAdaptor

• While tile ACCESS lamp is lit, be sure to avoid tile Rdlo',vings. They may cause nlldhulctions.

Renloving tile baltely pack

Renloving tile A(-" Adaptor/whi]e chm'ging using file AC Adaptor)

• Be sure to retllo_,e tile battery pack or tile At-" Adaptor after turning off tile POWER switch.

Note on operationaltemperatures

• When tile temperatulv otthe camcorder beconles extremely high or exnvmely low, you may not record or playback tile cmncorder to provide protection to tile Calllcorder. hi case of this, it nlessage appears on tile LCD screen (p.89).

Note on usingthe camcorder in

highlands

• Yo/i CallllOl use tile C_lillcorder in _1h)vv-press/irc

area, where its allimde is nlore lhan 3A)00 nlelers 19,800 lPet).

Noteondisposal/transfer

• If you perti)rn_ [HDD FORMAT] (p.59) or ILwnlatting tile camcorder, you may not delete data l)'onl tile hard disk completcly. When you translcr tile camcorder, it is rcconlnlended that you perlorm [EMPTY HDD] (p.60) to nlake it dilficull to recover your data. In addition to tile above, when you dispose of tile canlcorder, it is reconnnended that you destroy tile actual body of tile camcorder. This may prevent data recovery

on tile hard disk of tile calncorder.

Ifyoucannotrecord/playbackimages, perform[HDDFORMAT]

• If you repeat rccording/deleting imnges lor a long Iinle. Iraglllelllalion occ/irs, hDages cannol be saved/recorded. Ill s/Ich case, sitve the inl21ges to

pertorm [HDD FORMAT] (p.59).

Fragmentation _" Glossm'y (p.101 )

TableofContents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................................... 3

Read this first ............................................................................................ 5

Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam ........................................ 8

What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam .......................... 12

Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam ................................................... 14

Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................. 15

Step 2: Charging the battery pack ........................................................... 16

Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder ................... 19

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder ................................... 20

Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................. 21

Step 6: Setting the date and time ............................................................ 22

Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording

image .......................................................................................... 23

Using Easy Handycam operation ............................................................ 24

Recording with ease ................................................................................ 26

Playback with ease .................................................................................. 28

Recording ................................................................................................ 30

Playback .................................................................................................. 31

Searching for the desired images by date (Date Index) ............................ 32

Functions used for recording/playback, etc ............................................. 34

Recording

To use zoom To use the flash

Contmuedm_ g

TaNe of Ce_te_ts/ce_ti_÷_}

To record in dark places (NightShot) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) To adjust the focus for an off center subject To fix the exposure for the selected subject To add special effects

To record in mirror mode To use a tripod

To attach the shoulder belt

Playback

To play back a series of still images (Slide show) To use Playback zoom

Recordingtplayback

To check the remaining battery

Check the available free hard disk space

To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings (Reset)

Other part names and functions

Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) .................. 38

Indicators displayed during recording/playback ...................................... 39

Remote Commander ............................................................................... 41

Playing the image on a TV ...................................................................... 42

Saving images ........................................................................................ 44

Deleting images ...................................................................................... 45

Using the Setup items ............................................................................. 48

Setup items ............................................................................................. 50

_ CAMERA SET ................................................................................... 52

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions

(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)

[] STILL SET ......................................................................................... 56

Settings for still images

(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)

PICT. APPLI .................................................................................... 57

Special effects on images or additional functions on recording/playback

(PLOT.EFFECT/D. EFFECT, etc.)

HDD SET .......................................................................................... 59

Settings for the hard disk (HDD FORMAT/HDD INFG, etc.)

_ STANDARD SET ............................................................................. 61

Settings while recording or other basic settings

(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.)

"J'@ TIME/LANGU ................................................................................... 64

(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.)

Customizing Personal Menu ................................................................... 65

Creating the Playlist ................................................................................ 67

Playing the Playlist .................................................................................. 69

Setting image protection (Protection) ...................................................... 69

Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices ................................................................. 71

Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device .................................. 73

Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) .................. 75

Jacks to connect external devices ........................................................... 77

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 78

Warning indicators and messages .......................................................... 88

Using you r camcorder abroad ................................................................. 92

Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure ................................... 94

About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ..................................................... 95

Maintenance and precautions ................................................................. 96

Specifications .......................................................................................... 99

Glossary ................................................................................................ 101

Index ...................................................................................................... 103

Et_joy&g _,i_flycmr Ha€# Disk Drive Hamfycam

Whatyoucan dowith yourHardDiskDrive Handycam

You can record images to tile hard disk of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Haudycam offers more options than the tape or tile DVD camcorder for your convenience and entertainmm]t.

Recordingontothe hard diskfor longhours

(p.17,30)

YOU c_m record more thLm seveu ho/lrs* wheu the

image is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto file hard

disk. All Ihe recorded images are saved on the free

hard disk space. You are not at a risk to write images onto your favorite images by mistake. Also, you do not need to rewind or f:_st-forward your movie, aud yo/1 can start recording whenever yo/1 are ready.

*If you change the image quality of a movie, you can record

images k_l longer hours.

Youcanfindascenequicklybyusingthe VISUALINDEXscreen(p.31).

The VISUAL INDEX screen allo_ s _ou to check

the recorded images _lta ghmce. All you h_lve to do is touch tile scene you want to view.

Also, you can se_wch lkw _J desired scram by d_Jte using Date Index.

Viewingona IV orsavingtoVCR/DVD

devices

You can connect yo/lr Hand?cam directly to a TV to play back the recorded images (p.42). Also, you

can s:e,'e them to VCR/DVD devices.

Yuu can record the movie with 5.lch surround sound. You can create a DVD containing your

movies with 5. lch surround sound with supplied computer software. This provides full sound on a

home theater.

OneTouchDVDBurn

("ComputerApplicationGuide")

Yuu can save a recorded image oil a DVD with a simple touch, hnages that have not been saved to a DVD with One Touch DVD Burn can automatically

be saved.

Editimagesandcreate a DVDwithselectedimages

("ComputerApplicationGuide")

Yuucan copy images to your computer. Youc:malso edit images and create a DVD with selected images.

UsingyourHardDiskDriveHandycam

Images are recorded oil tile internal hard disk. When tile hard disk becomes full. you canuut record nc'_ images. It is recommended that you save tile image data periudically, then delete the utmecessary images from the hard disk of your camcurder.

• Ifyou delete the images, you can record imageson thelree hard disk spaceagain.

Preparing(p.15)

Recording(p.3O)

ViewingonyourHardDiskDriveRandycam

• Viewingonthe LCDscreen (p.3l)

• ViewingonaTV (p.42)

Saving

Save recorded images on a DVD or :dike.

• SavingimagesonaDVDusingacompuler ("Coml)uterApplication

Guide").

• Copying images to a computer ("Compuler Ai)l)licalionGuide").

• Dubbing on VCR/DVD devices (p.71).

Deleting images

Delete tile image data that has been saved on your camcorder. If yuu delete the images, you can record new images on the free hard disk space again.

• Selectimage and delete il (p,45).

• Deleleall llle images ([HDDFORMAT], 17.59).

Step1: Checkingsupplieditems

Make _,ure that you haxe lkfilowiug items supplied with your camcorder.

The nmnber in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p.16)

Power cord (1) (p.16)

AN connecting cable (1) (p.42, 71,73)

USB cable (1) (p.75, 77)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP60 (1)(p.17)

CD-ROM "lmageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (1)

"Camera Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) "Computer Application Guide' (1)

A button-type lithium baltely is already installed.

Step2: Chargingthe batterypack

You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.95) to your camcorder.

• Youcannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with yourcamcorder. (See tile reverse side of the baucWpack lot the modelnumber.)lnslalling the

balte W pack with excess torte may lead 1o

calllcorder [nall/inctk)n such as delerioralk)n ill

halle W pack perlormance or diflicully ill removing lhe baltery pack.

POWER switch

CHG lamp DC N ack //

Power cord

To the wall outlet

/ Slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it clicks.

.................1

__' _ Battery

pack

AC Adaptor

/ Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to set it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting).

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC

IN jack on your camcorder.

Open the jack cover to connect the AC Adaptor.

Jack cover

Face down the

• markto match

the • mark of the camcorder.

4Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor and the wall outlet.

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging slarls.

;D The CHG (charge) lamp turns off

when the battery is fully charged. Remove the AC Adaptor from the

DC IN jack on your camcorder.

• Remove the AC Adaptor holding bolh your

cmncorder mM lhe DC plug.

Toremovethe battery pack

Slide tile POWER switch to OFF (CH(;). Slide tile BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack.

• When yoll relllO_,'ethe battery pack, nlake sure that none ol the respective lamps ol the POWER

switch (p.I 9) is on.

Whenstoringthebatterypack

Use up the battery pack c'omplelely if you do not intend to use it for a long lime (p.95).

Touseanoutsidepowersource

Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

Chargingtime(fullcharge)

Approxilnale lime (rain.) required when you fully charge a fully' discharged battery pack.

Recordingtime

Approxilnate lilne (rain.) available when you use a fully' charged battery pack.

NP-FP50 65 30

NP-FP60 Isupplied) 105 50

NP-FP70 140 70

NP-FP71 170 85

NP-FP90 255 125

* Typical recording time shows tile time when you

repeal recording starl/_qop, turning lhe power (711/ oll and zooming.

• Times shown vary according to the lollowing conditions.

Top: When file LCD backligla lurns on,

Middle: When lhe LCD backlight lurns o11. Bottom: Recording time when recording with

the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.

60 30

65 30 95 45

100 50

130 65

145 70 155 75

175 85 235 115

260 130

NP-FP50 125

NP-FP60 (supplied) 135 NP-FP70 155

NP-FP71 170 NP-FPg0 220

Continued =_ 17

S'_÷p2: Chargingthebatterypack (co_i_ed/

Playbacktime

Approximate titne (rain.) available'Mien you use a fully charged battery pack.

NP-FP50 105 125

NP-FP60

(supplied)

NP-FP70 225 265 NP-FP71 270 315

NP-FPg0 400 475

* When tile LCD backlight turns on.

On the battery pack

• Before changing lhe baite D' pack, slide tile POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

• The CHG (charge) lanlp flashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.37) will not be correcl/y displayed under lhe lollowing conditions.

The battery pack is not altached correcl]y. Tile baltery pack is damaged.

Tile batlel T pack is hilly discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.)

• The power will not be supplied flom the battel T as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when lhe power

cord is removed h'om die wall outlet.

• '_¥k recommend that you use an NP-FP70, NP- FP71 or NP-FP90 battery pack when a vide{) lighl (oplkmal) is atlached.

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured wilh lhe canlcorder at 25 _'(-" 177°F). (10-30°¢ ` (50-86°F) is recommended.)

• Available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your canlcorder in low

lelnperal urcs.

• The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the condilions under

wbic]l yOU II_ your cat/lcorder.

160 190

On the AC Adaptor

• ¢'onnect tile A_:"Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet close by. If any trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut oflthe power

by remm big the phlg fl'om the wall outlet,

• Do not usethe AC Adaptor placed in a narrow

space, such as between a wall and lurniture.

• Do not sholt-circuit the DC plug ol the AC"

Adaptor or battery terminal with any nletallic ob.iects. This may cause a malhmction.

PRECAUTION

• Even if your camcorder is turned oil AC power (house current) is still supplied lo it while connecled to the wall oullet via file AC Adaplor.

Step3: Turningthe poweron, andholdingyour

camcorder

To record, slide the POWER switch to turn oil tile respective lamp.

When using it for the first time. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.22).

POWER switch

• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p.22h the next time you ltlrn on the power

of your camcorder, lhe current date and time will

be displayed on the LCD screen lot a lbw seconds.

2 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.

When you record, switch the power mode by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up.

button

3 Ensurea good grip, then fasten the

belt.

(Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images

[_] (PLAY/EDIT): To play back images on your camcorder, or to edil/delete them

_CCESS

• When you set the POWER switch to _ (Movie) or _ (Still), lhe lens cover opens up,

Toturn offthe power

Slide the POWERswilch to OFF (CHG).

• At the time of purchase, the power will be set to

t Ilrll ol | illlt_)ll lilt iC_llly il yOIl le_lve yollr ca ii lcorder

without any operation lor approximately five minutes. 1osave ballery power. ([A.SHUT OFF].

p.64).

Step4: Adjustingthe LCDscreenandviewfinder

Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to tile camcorder 1(_)), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play 1@).

(_) 180 D]SP/BATT ]NFO

degrees (max.)

(g)90degrees (_ 90degreestothe

(max.) camcorder

• Be calvflll not lo press lhe butlons on the LCD ffanle accidentally, when you ()pen or acliusl tile

LCD screen.

• If you ()pen the LCD semen 90 degrees to lhe camcorder, lhen rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you call close it with lhe LCD screen side I_lcing out. This is convenienl during playback operations.

To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer

Press and hoM D]SP/BATT INFO lk_ra l'c'_x seconds until _L'_o_Fappears.

This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want

to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. Tocancel.

press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until :ff'8o_ disappears.

You can vic'_x images using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing

down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor.

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lens Extend lhe _.iewfinder

adjustment lever Move il unli] the image

is clear.

• You can adjusl tile brightness of lhe viewfinder backlighl by _lecling _ STANDARD SET- [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p.62). The recorded image will not be aflccled by lhe setling,

• You call adjusl [FADER] and [EXPOSUREI while looking through the viewfinder (p.58).

until il clicks.

• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.62) to a([iusl the brighmess of the LCD screen.

Step5: Usingthe touchpanel

You can play back recorded images (p.28.

31), or change the settings (p.48) using tile touch paneh Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

Support the rearof the LCD panel with your finger. Then, touch the buttons

displayed on the screen.

Touchtile t)ul_onon tile LCDscreen.

DISP/BATT INFO

• Pcrlorm tile same actions as described ab(we when you press tile buttons on tile LCD hame.

• Be carelul not to press lhe butlv)ns on lhe LCD Irame accidenlally while using the touch panel.

• If the buttons on the [ou(2h panel do not work correctly, adjusl lhe LCD screen (CALIBRATION) (p.97).

You can change tile on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] on the (_ TIME/LANGU. (p.641.

To hide the screen indicators

Press DISP/BATT INFO to hide or show the screen indicators (counler. elc./.

Step6:Settingthe date andtime

Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and tinm. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn oil your

camcorder or slide the POWER switch.

• If you do not use your camcorder tor about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battcl T gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared lioln the nlemory. In thatcase. charge the rcchargeable battel T and then set the date and tili/e again (p.97).

POWER switch

4Select the desired geographical

area with I_q/l_q, then touch Iogl,

5 set [DST SET] to [ON] with F_I/

[_, if necessary, then touch [_.

6 Set [Y] (year) with I_q/F_q, then

touch rs_].

Skip to step 4 when you set Ihe clock for Ihe first lime.

• You can set any year up m tile year 2079.

! Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and

minute, then touch FGfil.

Tile clock starts.

For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.

2 Select i;_ (TIME/LANGU.)with

F_q/F_q, then touch rs_.

• Refer 1o page 93 for intormalion concerning "World time diflemnceY

• The recording date and time am nol displayed during recording, bul am automatically recorded onlo the hard disk and displayed during playback (]DATA CODE], p.62).

• Instead of [DST SETI. [SUMMERTIME] is displayed tk)r some models.

3 Select [CLOCK SET] with 1_7/1_7,

then touch rOKI.

Step7: Selectingtheaspectratio(16:9or4:3)of the recordingimage

By recording in tile 16:9 (wide) mode, you can ettjoy wide-angle, high-resolution images.

• If you intend to view images on a wide TV,

rccoMing in the 16:9 (wide) mode is

rcconni/ended.

POWER switch

WIDE SELECT

• You cannot change lhe aspect ratio in tile lollowing cases:

while recording movies when [D. EFFECT] is sel to [OLD

MOVIE] (p.581

• Dillerenccs in the angle of view between

16:9(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on lhe

zoonl positioll.

Toplay backimages after connecting your camcorderto a TV

Set [TVTYPE] to [16:9]or 14:3] according to your TV (16:914:3)(p.42).

• When viewing 16:9 (wide) images with [TV TYPE] set to 14:31, images may appear rough

depending on subjects.

1Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to light up

the _ (Movie) lamp.

1Slidethe POWER switch to light up

the U_ (Still) lamp.

The image size ratio changes to 4:3.

2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired setting.

2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired screen aspect ratio.

16:9 (wide)* 4:3*

* When viewing on the LCD screen, The image

may look dill_2renl ill tile viewfinder,

• Still image size is set to [1_ 2.3M1 (_2.2.3M)

when 16:9 (wide) is selected. [3.0MI (3[7..0M)is

set in maxinmn_ mode when 4:3 is selected,

• The number of rccordable still images is 9,999.

_ Easy fla,d-ycam _sind yo_lr camcorder with a_omag_ sefth_ds

UsingEasyHandycameperatien

Easy Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all settings automatic witb just one press of

the EASY button. Since only basic functions become available and screen lk_nt size increases for easy

viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation.

-- EASY button

The settingsof your camcorderduringEasy Handycamoperation

Tom.'b [SETUP] to display the ax ailable setup items. For details on setup, See page 49.

Nearly all setup i(ems arc automatically fixed.

is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.

To perlorm settings such as lk}cusing manually and adding special el]ects, cancel Easy Handycam ol?eration.

lnvalid buttonsduringEasyHandycamoperation

YOU c:lnllot/lse folluwing buttons or funclions since Ihey are :mk)matic:dly set. If you sel an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] may appears.

• BACK LIGHT (p,35)

• Press and hold DlSP/BATT INFO (p.20)

Zoom lever/bultons (during playback)

Nowtry recording_ page26

Complete tbe preparations described in steps 1 tu 7 (p. 15 to 23) before operation.

Recordingwith ease

!:i_iiii! /

LM: _ _ To record still images

POWER switch is in tile OFF (CHG) posmon,

green buttl n only henthe

1Slide the POWER switch [] in the direction of the arrow to light up the

(Movie) lamp.

2 Press EASY.

[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then _ appears on the LCD screen.

operation

EASY I _ _ee_mill STBY

3 Press START/STOP [] (or [_).

SIARI/ STOP

Easy Handycam

o.. I_

ISTBYI IRECI

To slop recording, press START/STOP again.

• [REC MODE] is set to [HQ] (del)tull settings) (p.61).

• A recordable til/le ot lll()vies yoLI Call I'CCol'd il] a SIICCCsSiol] is up 1o 12 hOIIl'S.

Torecordthenextmovies

Perforna step 3.

1SlidethePOWERswitch[_inthedirectionofthearrowtolightupthe_ (Still)

lamp.

2 Press EASY.

[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then _ appears on tile LCD screen.

EASY

Easy Handycam

operation

ON.

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3 Press PHOTO [] lightly to adjust the focus O, then press it fully Q.

Flashinge.Liglas up

A shutter sound is heard. When iIIUIildisappears, the image has been recorded.

• [_QUALITY] isset to [FINE] (det_mll settings) (p.57).

Torecordthenextstillimages

Perform step 3.

1ocancelEasyHandycam

Press EASY again. _ disappears on the LCD screen.

Playbackwith ease

POWER switch

_ Slide tile POWER switch in tile

._ow_g_ | OFF (CHG) p(silk n,

'_-_ T[, l_ay back images

pressing tile green btltton only

when tile POWER switch is in tile direclion ol the arrow while

1Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up

the [] (PLAY/EDIT) lamp,

Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.

2 Press EASY.

[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then _ appears on the LCD screen.

Recording date The lasl recorded/played back

Previous movie is marked with I1_1. 6 images Also, when youtouch II_l,you

Next 6 can phty back tile nlovie fiom images previously,

(Movie) tab (Still) tab F_ (Playlist) tab (p.69)

tile poinl you have stopped

3 Start playback.

Touch _ (Movie)tab, then touchthethumbnail of the movieto be played back.

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• " "" ) _"_+_"""''"=_ Rever'_e/Forv+ard

When piggyback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX scrcett.

• Touch _/_ during pause to play back movie slowly.

• Touch ISETUP] _ IVOLUME], fllen a<!just it with I_/r'_.

Touch _ (Still) tab, then touch the thumbnail of the still image to be played back.

(;o to tile VISUAL INDEX= scl'e6_

I _ 01:12:34I Toggle Pla_ or

Slide show blllloll 1p.36)

Previolls/Ncxt

• It/nay take some time tO display lh¢ VISUAL INDEX screen.

• When you touch )EDIT} on the VISUAL INDEX screen, you can delele images, Set: "Deleling im_es" on

p_#: 45.

TocancelEasyNandycam

Press EASY agaul. _ dis _ppear_ otl Ihc LCD screen.

Recording

Lens cover

START/STOP []

Zoom lever

_ _;OT_ switch

AOOESS,amp

f START/STOP[]

1Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the respective lamp.

Press tile green button only when the POWER

switch is in the OFF (CHG) position.

2 Start recording.

Press START/STOP [] (or [_).

START/ STOP

ISTBYI ,k. IRECI

To slop recording, press START/STOP again.

• If the ACCESS lamp is on alter 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.

• VoIl cannot record ill(ivies and still images at the s_lnle lilne.

• A recordable time of movies in a succession is up to 12 hours.

• When a movie data file exceeds 2 GB. the next file is created automatically.

• For image qualdy of movies, see [REC MODEl (p.61), of still images, _e [_ IMAGE SIZEI (p.57).

Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus O, then press it fully O.

Flashing*, Lights up

A shutter sound is heard. When 1||| disappears, the image has been recorded.

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