Sony DCR-PJ5 Handycam, DCR-SR21 Handycam, DCR-SX21 Handycam Operating Manual
4-290-840-12(2)
Digital Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Guide US
Guía de operaciones ES
DCR-PJ5/SR21/SX21
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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the bottom. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCRSerial No.
Model No. ACSerial No.
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.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying
the appliance.
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This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to
persons.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power outlet.
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.
A Type
(American
Type)
B Type
(British Type)
BF Type
(British Type)
B3 Type
(British Type)
C Type
(CEE Type)
SE Type
(CEE Type)
O Type
(Ocean Type)
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
For only the United States
Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3 m (5-10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power supply
cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A.”
Europe
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Austria 230 50 C
Belgium 230 50 C
Czech 220 50 C
Denmark 230 50 C
Finland 230 50 C
France 230 50 C
Germany 230 50 C
Greece 220 50 C
Hungary 220 50 C
Iceland 230 50 C
Ireland 230 50 C/BF
Italy 220 50 C
Luxemburg 230 50 C
Netherlands 230 50 C
Norway 230 50 C
Poland 220 50 C
Portugal 230 50 C
Romania 220 50 C
Russia 220 50 C
Slovak 220 50 C
Spain 127/230 50 C
Sweden 230 50 C
Switzerland 230 50 C
UK 240 50 BF
Asia
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
China 220 50 A
Hong Kong 200/220 50 BF
India 230/240 50 C
Indonesia 127/230 50 C
Japan 100 50/60 A
Korea (rep) 220 60 C
Malaysia 240 50 BF
Philippines 220/230 60 A/C
Singapore 230 50 BF
Taiwan 110 60 A
Thailand 220 50 C/BF
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Vietnam 220 50 A/C
Oceania
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Australia 240 50 O
New Zealand 230/240 50 O
North America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Canada 120 60 A
USA 120 60 A
Central America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Bahamas 120/240 60 A
Costa Rica 110 60 A
Cuba 110/220 60 A/C
Dominican (rep) 110 60 A
El Salvador 110 60 A
Guatemala 120 60 A
Honduras 110 60 A
Jamaica 110 50 A
Mexico 120/127 60 A
Nicaragua 120/240 60 A
Panama 110/220 60 A
South America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Argentina 220 50 C/BF/O
Brazil 127/220 60 A/C
Chile 220 50 C
Colombia 120 60 A
Peru 220 60 A/C
Venezuela 120 60 A
Middle East
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Iran 220 50 C/BF
Iraq 220 50 C/BF
Israel 230 50 C
Saudi Arabia 127/220 50 A/C/BF
Turkey 220 50 C
UAE 240 50 C/BF
Africa
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Algeria 127/220 50 C
Congo (dem) 220 50 C
Egypt 220 50 C
Ethiopia 220 50 C
Kenya 240 50 C/BF
Nigeria 230 50 C/BF
South Africa 220/230 50 C/BF
Tanzania 230 50 C/BF
Tunisia 220 50 C
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
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.
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
AC Adaptor
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
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
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
For more information
regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll
free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle
damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
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For the customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety
organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has
been UL Listed.
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.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-PJ5
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-SR21
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-SX21
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
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.
To select a MENU item
You can use the multi-selector to select/
decide the items in the MENU.
Select a button by placing an orange
frame over it using /// of the
multi-selector.
Press the center of the multi-selector to
confirm your selection.
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)
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) [ LANGUAGE SET] a
desired language
.
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Everyday as unforgettable moment with “Handycam”
Capturing
Page 16 (Recording)
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Sharing
Page 25 (Creating a disc)
Sharing now
Page 22 (Projector)
DCR-PJ5 Only
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . 4
Read this first . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. 7
Everyday as unforgettable moment with “Handycam” . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 10
Preparation
Charging .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 13
Setting . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . 14
Recording/Playback
Recording . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . 16
Playback on the camcorder .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 18
Deleting movies and photos . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 20
Playing back images through the built-in projector (DCR-PJ5) . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . 22
Playing images on a TV . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . 24
Saving movies and photos
Saving images on a disc . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. 25
Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. 30
Using a computer
Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 32
Preparing a computer . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . 33
Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. 35
Using “PMB Portable” . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 36
Customizing your camcorder
Using menus . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 37
Dividing a movie . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . 42
Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . 42
Additional Information
Screen indicators . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 43
Parts and controls . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . 44
Troubleshooting . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 46
Specifications . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 48
Precautions . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 51
Index . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 56
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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-SR21
DC plug
DCR-PJ5/SX21
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.
Changing the recording media (DCR-SR21)
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]
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[DELETE] (under
category).
[EDIT]
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Movie:
2
Select [
[
Photo:
Select [
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DELETE]
DELETE].
DELETE]
DELETE].
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 (DCRPJ5)
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-SR21)
Select [DISC BURN OPTION] on the screen in step 3.
elect the recording media containing the movie(s) you want to save (DCR-SR21).
S
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].
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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.
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-SR21)
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.
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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