Sony DCRSR32E.C User Manual

3-098-549-12(1)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E/SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E

For details on the advanced operations, please refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

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 speci fied type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

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

ATTENTION

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

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, w hich 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-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E/SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/ SR300E)

Notice

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

Notes on use

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p.30).

• To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p.9) or the access lamp* is on:

– to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from

the camcorder.

– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the

camcorder.

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, recording media, etc.

• 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.

Save all your recorded image data

• To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using your computer*. Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*.

• 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 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 (p.28).

When the camcorder is connected to a computer

• Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly.

Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes

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

Note on disposal/transfer

• If you perform [ FORMAT]* or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you may not delete data from the hard disk completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery of 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.

About 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 (p.9).

About this manual

• The LCD screens and indicators shown in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may look different from what you actually see.

• Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.

• Unless otherwise specially in dicated, illustrations in this manual are based on DCR-SR300E.

• The screenshots 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............................................................................................2

Notes on use............................................................................................. 3

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items...............................................................5

Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................7

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ................... 9

Changing the language setting ..................................................................... 9

Step 4: Preparing for recording............................................................... 10

Recording/Playback

Recording................................................................................................11

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

Parts and functions used for the camcorder ........................................... 15

Indicators displayed during recording/playback......................................18

Saving images ........................................................................................20

Deleting images ......................................................................................20

Playing the image on a TV...................................................................... 21

Performing with a computer....................................................................22

Performing various functions - “ HOME” and “ OPTION” .............. 24

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................27

Warning indicators .................................................................................. 28

Additional Information

Precautions.............................................................................................30

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

Step 1: Checking supplied items

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

AC Adaptor (1) (p.7)

Mains lead (1) (p.7)

Handycam Station (1) (p.7)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p.21)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p.7) (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E)

NP-FH60 (1) (p.7) (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E)

21-pin adaptor (1)

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

CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p.22)

– Picture Motion Browser (Software) – Handycam Handbook (PDF)

“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

Getting Started

USB cable (1) (p.23)

On the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E)

Using the Remote Commander for the first time

Remove the insulation shee t 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 batte ry with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote

Commander until it clicks.

Ta b

WARNING

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

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

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

POWER switch

Getting Started

Battery pack

DC IN jack

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

• Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).

1 Attach the battery pack by sliding

it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

2 Turn the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow 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.

CHG lamp

DC plug

AC Adaptor

Mains lead

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

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

BATT (battery) release lever

To t he wall socket

4 Connect the mains lead to the AC

Adaptor and the wall socket.

• When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/

(Still) lamp (p.9) is turned off.

To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor

Turn the POWER switch t o OFF (CHG), the n connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on the camcorder.

POWER switch

DC plug

DC IN jack Open the jack cover

Available running time for the supplied battery pack

Charging time: Approximate time (m in.) required when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack.

Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

NP-FH40:

Charging time

Recording time*

Continuous recording time

Typ ic al recording time

Playback time

DCR-SR32E/ SR33E/ SR42E

125 125

105

120 110*

(Unit:min.)

DCR-SR52E/ SR62E/ SR72E/SR82E

100*

90*

45* 50*

NP-FH60: (Unit:min.)

DCR-SR190E/ SR200E

Charging time

Recording time*

Continuous recording time

Typ ic al recording time

Playback time *

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

When the LCD backlight turns on.

When the LCD backlight turns off.

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, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the

(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p.9).

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

On the charging/recording/playback time

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

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

• The available recording and playback time will

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be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor

• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the 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.

• 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.

DCR-SR290E/ SR300E

135 135

115* 125*

55* 60*

165 160

100*

105*

2 3

50* 50*

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

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

POWER switch

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

1 While pressing the green button,

turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up.

When you record or play back an image, turn 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) lamp, the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3 automatically.

2 Select the desired geographical

area with

v/V, then touch [NEXT].

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

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

Getting Started

• The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disc, and can be displayed during playback.

To reset the date and time

Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET], and set the date and time.

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language.

The clock starts.

Step 4: Preparing for recording

2 180 degrees (max.)

POWER switch

1 90 degrees

to the camcorder

2 90 degrees

(max.)

16:9 (wide)

* Except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E.

4:3

1 Adjust the LCD panel.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).

2 Turn the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder.

3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired screen aspect ratio (except for DCR-SR32E/ SR33E/SR42E).

4 Fasten the grip belt and hold your

camcorder correctly.

Recording

Lens cover switch (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/ SR72E/SR82E)

POWER switch

START/STOP A

[STBY] t [REC]

PHOTO

START/STOP B

EASY button

Flashing t Lights up

1 Slide the lens cover switch to open (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/

SR72E/SR82E).

• For DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E, the lens cover opens and closes automatically.

2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up.

Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position.

• (Movie): To record movies

• (Still): To record still images

3 Start recording.

Movies Still Images

Press START/STOP A (or B).

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds).

When disappears, the image has been recorded.

• Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the default setting.

Recording/Playback

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