Sony DCR-SR30E, DCR-SR40E, DCR-SR50E, DCR-SR60E, DCR-SR70E Operating Guide

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Operating Guide

DCR-SR30E/SR40E/SR50E/ SR60E/SR70E/SR80E

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Also refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)

By referring to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) contained in the supplied CD-ROM, you can find more detailed information on how to use the camcorder.

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.

CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTOR

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 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 BS1362 (i.e., marked with 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.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

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)

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. Applicable Accessories: Remote Commander (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/ SR80E)

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder.

Notes on use

• The camcorder is not dust proofed, drip proofed or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p.29).

• To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p.10) or the ACCESS lamp* is on.

On recording

• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.

• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder.

• TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder.

Save all your recorded image data

• In the case of your image data being damaged, save all your recorded images. It is recommended that you save the image data on a DVD using your computer*. Also, you can save it using VCR/DVD device*.

• It is recommended that you save your image data periodically after recording.

Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder

• The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may not be possible.

On the drop sensor

• To protect the internal hard disk from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function*. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise to protect the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play back may be stopped.

Note on operational temperatures

• When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not record or playback the camcorder to provide protection to the camcorder. In case of this, a message appears on the LCD screen (p.27).

Note on connecting the camcorder to a computer

• Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder using the computer. It may not operate correctly.

Note on using the camcorder in highlands

• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where its altitude is more than 3, 000 meters (9,800 feet). This may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder.

Note on disposal/transfer

• If you perform [HDD FORMAT]* or formatting the camcorder, you may not delete data from the hard disk completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [EMPTY HDD]* to make it difficult to recover your data. In addition to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. This may prevent data recovery on the hard disk of the camcorder.

On this manual

• The images of the LCD screen used on this manual are captured using a digi tal still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see.

• The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80E.

• The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary.*

• The screenshots in this manual are from Windows XP. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer.

* Refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

Table of Contents

Read this first ............................................................................................3

Notes on use .............................................................................................4

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items...............................................................6

Step 2: Charging the battery pack.............................................................8

Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time...................10

Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording .............................11

Recording/Playback

Recording................................................................................................12

Playback..................................................................................................13

Parts and functions used for the camcorder............................................14

Indicators displayed during recording/playback ......................................16

Deleting images.......................................................................................18

Playing the image on a TV ......................................................................18

Performing with a computer ....................................................................19

Performing various functions - Setup ......................................................22

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................25

Warning indicators...................................................................................27

Additional Information

Precautions .............................................................................................29

Specifications ..........................................................................................31

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p.8)

Mains lead (1) (p.8)

Handycam Station (1) (p.8)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p.18)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.9)

Lens Cap (1) (p.10) (DCR-SR30E/SR40E)

To attach the lens cap

USB cable (1)

Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring.

CD-ROM (1) (p.19)

– “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” (Software) – “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)

“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

21-pin adaptor (1)

For the models with the CE mark printed on their bottom surfaces only.

On the Remote Commander (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/ SR80E)

Using the Remote Commander for the first time

Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

To change the battery of the Remote Commander

1 While pressing on the tab, inset your

fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case.

2 Place a new batter y with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote

Commander until it clicks.

Ta b

Getting Started

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

• A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries other than the CR2025.

• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote C ommander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Battery pack

DC IN jack

You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to your camcorder.

1 Slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it clicks.

2 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 the Handycam Station. Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug is facing up.

POWER switch

Mains lead

DC plug

AC Adaptor

CHG lamp

5 Set the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station securely.

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station.

To remove the battery pack

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

To the wall socket

4 Connect the mains lead to the AC

Adaptor and the wall socket.

BATT (batter y) release lever

• When you remove the battery pack, make sure that none of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p.10) is on.

To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor

Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on the camcorder.

POWER switch

DC IN jack

DC plug

Open the jack cover

Available running time for the supplied battery pack NP-FP50

Charging time: Approximate tim e (min.) required w hen you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

DCR-SR30E/ SR40E

Charging time

Recording time*

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time

Playback time

125 125

125

140 120*

(Unit:min.)

DCR-SR50E/ SR60E/ SR70E/SR80E

100*

110*

55*

60*

Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/ off and zooming.

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

• The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to t he DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the mains lead is removed from the wall socket.

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)

• Available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.

• The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor

• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall socket close by. If any trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by removing the plug from the wall socket.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

PRECAUTION

• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.

Getting Started

*1When [REC MODE] is set to [HQ].

When the LCD backlight turns on.

When the LCD backlight turns off.

Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

1 Remove the lens cap by pressing

both tabs on the sides of the cap. Pull the lens cap string down until stopped by the grip belt (DCRSR30E/SR40E).

2 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 or play back an image, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up.

(Movie): To re cor d mo v ie s (Still): To record still images (PLAY/EDIT): To play back images on

your camcorder, or to edit/delete them

When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen.

CLOCK SET

3&4

AREA1

SUMMERTIME DATE

2006 Y 1 M 1 0 00D

Lisbon , London

OFF

GMT +0.0

4 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M]

(month), [D] (day), hour and minute.

The clock starts.

• The recording date and time are not displayed

during recording but are automatically recorded onto the hard disk and displayed during playback (see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)).

When resetting the date and time

You can set the desired date and time by touching t [SETUP] t

TIME/LANGU. t [CLOCK SET]

(p.22).

3 Select the desired geographical

area with / , then touch .

Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording

2 180 degrees (max.)

1 90 degrees to

2 90 degrees

(max.)

the camcorder

Getting Started

1 Open the LCD screen 90 degrees

to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).

2 Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up.

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

• When you turn on (Still), the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically.

3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired screen aspect ratio (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/ SR80E).

16:9 (wide)

4:3

4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your

camcorder correctly.

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