Sony DCR-SR70E, DCR-SR30E, DCR-SR50E, DCR-SR40E, DCR-SR80E User Manual

2-698-884-11(1)

Enjoying with

your Hard Disk

Drive Handycam

Handycam Handbook

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

Getting Started

Easy

Handycam

Recording

/Playback

Using the Setup items

Editing images

Dubbing, Printing

Performing with

a computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Glossary, Index

114

121

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thorough ly, 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.

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, 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-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/ SR80E)

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.

ATTENTION

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

Notes on use

Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.

For operating and handling the camcorder, refer to “Operating Guide” and “Handycam Handbook” (PDF/this Handbook).

On using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

LCD screen Battery

• The camcorder is not dust proofed, drip proofed or waterproofed. See “Maintenance and precautions” (p.118).

• To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the followings when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p.18) or the ACCESS lamp (p.25, 27, 29) is on:

– Removing the battery pack or AC

Adaptor from the camcorder

– Applying mechanical shock or vibration

to the camcorder

• Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB cable etc., be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you i nsert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.

• Be sure to slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), when you set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it.

Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen and lens

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

• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal.

Black point White, red, blue or green point

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long per iods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

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 copyrigh t protected software on your camcorder.

Compatibility of images

• You cannot play back both movies and still images other than the images rec orded with your camcorder. You also cannot play back images recorded with other DCR-SR30E/ SR40E/SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E.

On this Handbook

• The images of the LCD screen used on this Handbook are captured using a digital still camera, and thus ma y appear different from what you see.

• Design and specifications of this camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.

• The illustrations used on this Handbook 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 (p.60).

About the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer

Function. The number value indicates the amount of light f rom a subject coming into the lens.

Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam

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 (p.80, 93). Also, you can save it using VCR/DVD device (p.67).

• 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.

• Especially, during recording/playback, do not apply shock. After recording, do not apply vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is lit.

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

On the drop sensor

• To protect the internal hard disk from the shock by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor function (p.56). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity 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.

Notes on Battery Pack/AC Adaptor

• While the ACCESS lamp is lit, be sure to avoid the followings. They may cause malfunctions.

– Removing the battery pack – Removing the AC Adaptor (while charging

using the AC Adaptor)

• Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch.

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] (p.55) 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] (p.56) 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.

If you cannot record/play back images, perform [HDD FORMAT]

• If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation occurs. Images cannot be saved/recorded. In such case, save the images to perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.55). Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p.121)

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.111).

Table of Contents

Read this first............................................................................................2

Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam........................................5

Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam ......................... 10

Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam .................................................. 12

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................13

Step 2: Charging the battery pack .......................................................... 14

Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder....................18

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen...........................................................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

(DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E) ....................................................23

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

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

Recording with ease ............................................................................... 25

Playback with ease ................................................................................. 27

Recording/Playback

Recording................................................................................................29

Playback .................................................................................................30

Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) ................................. 31

Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ...........................................32

Recording

To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) 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

Recording/playback

To check the remaining battery To check 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) ..................35

Indicators displayed during recording/playback ......................................36

Remote Commander (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E) ..................38

Playing the image on a TV ......................................................................39

Saving images.........................................................................................41

Deleting images.......................................................................................42

Using the Setup items

Using the Setup items .............................................................................44

Setup items .............................................................................................46

CAMERA SET....................................................................................48

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)

STILL SET .........................................................................................53

Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)

PICT.APPLI......................................................................................54

Special effects on images or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.)

HDD SET .........................................................................................55

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

STANDARD SET ..............................................................................57

Settings while recording or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD SET/USB SPEED, etc.)

TIME/LANGU...................................................................................60

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

Customizing Personal Menu ...................................................................61

Editing images

Creating the Playlist................................................................................63

Playing the Playlist..................................................................................65

Setting image protection (Protection)...................................................... 65

Dubbing, Printing

Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices ................................................................67

Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device

(DCR-SR60E/SR80E).............................................................................69

Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) .................71

Jacks to connect external devices..........................................................73

Performing with a computer

What you can do with the camcorder by connecting to

your computer......................................................................................... 74

System requirements..............................................................................75

Installing software ................................................................................... 77

Creating a DVD with One Touch.............................................................80

Copying images to a computer ............................................................... 84

Viewing copied images on a computer ................................................... 89

Editing images ........................................................................................91

Creating a DVD with selected images ....................................................93

Saving images in the Playlist to a DVD................................................... 95

Deleting image data from a computer.....................................................97

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................98

Warning indicators and messages........................................................110

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad............................................................... 114

Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure................................. 116

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.................................................. 117

Maintenance and precautions...............................................................118

Glossary, Index

Glossary ................................................................................................121

Index......................................................................................................123

Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

You can record images to the hard disk of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for your convenience and entertainment.

“Recording and viewing” : clear, easy and convenient

Recording onto the hard disk for long hours (p.25, 29)

You can record more than seven hours* when the image is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard disk. All the 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 fast-forward your movie, and you can start recording whenever you are ready.

You can record more than 14 hours when you use DCRSR70E/SR80E. If you change the image quality of a movie, you can record images for longer hours.

You can find a scene quickly by using the VISUAL INDEX screen (p.27, 30).

The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check recorded images at a glance. All you have to do is to touch the scene you want to view. Also, you can search for a desired scene by date using Date Index.

Viewing on a TV or saving to VCR/DVD devices (p.39, 67)

You can connect your Handycam directly to a TV to play back recorded images. Also, you can save them to VCR/DVD devices.

Connecting Hard Disk Drive Handycam to a computer

The supplied software “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” is required.

One Touch DVD Burn (p.80)

You can save a recorded image on a DVD with a simple touch. Images that have not been saved to a DVD with One Touch DVD Burn can automatically be saved.

• The quality of a recorded image remains even when it is saved on a DVD.

Edit images and create a DVD with selected images (p.91, 93)

You can copy images to your computer. You can also edit images and create a DVD with selected images.

• The quality of a recorded image remains even when it is copied from a computer, or when it is edited or saved on a DVD.

Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

Images are recorded on the internal hard disk. When the hard disk becomes full, you cannot record new images. It is recommended that you save the image data periodically, then delete unnecessary images from the hard disk of your camcorder.

• If you delete the images, you can record new images on the free hard disk space again.

Preparing (p.13)

Recording (p.25, 29)

Viewing on your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

• Viewing on the LCD screen (p.27, 30)

• Viewing on a TV (p.39)

Saving

Save recorded images on a DVD etc.

• Saving images on a DVD using a computer (p.80, 93).

• Copying images to a computer (p.84).

• Dubbing on VCR/DVD devices (p.67).

Deleting images

Delete the ima ge data that has been saved on y our camcorder. If you delete the images, you can record new images on the free hard disk space again.

• Select the desired image and delete it (p.42).

• Delete all the images ([HDD FORMAT], p.55).

Getting Started

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.14)

Mains lead (1) (p.14)

Handycam Station (1) (p.14)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p.39, 67, 69)

USB cable (1) (p.71, 73, 81)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.16)

Lens Cap (1) (p.18) (DCR-SR30E/SR40E)

To attach the lens cap

Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring.

CD-ROM (1) (p.74)

– “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder”

(Software)

– “Handycam Handbook” (PDF/this

Handbook)

“Operating Guide” (1)

21-pin adaptor (1) (p.40)

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

Getting Started

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.38) (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p.117) to your camcorder.

• You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the battery pack for the model number.) Installing the battery pack with excess force may lead to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack performance or difficulty in removing the battery pack.

POWER switch

To the wall socket

Battery pack

Mains lead

CHG lamp

DC IN jack

DC plug

AC Adaptor

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.

DC IN jack

1 Slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it clicks.

4 Connect the mains lead to the AC

Adaptor and the wall socket.

5 Set the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station securely.

Be sure to set the camcorder to the end.

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

• When setting the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.

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.

CHG lamp

POWER switch

DC IN jack

DC plug

Open the jack cover

Mains lead

To the wall socket

Battery pack

AC Adaptor

To remove the battery pack

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

Getting Started

BATT (batter y) release lever

• When you remove the battery pack, make sure that none of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p.18) is on.

To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station

Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both.

When storing the battery pack

Use up the battery pack completely if you do not intend to use it for a long time (p.117).

To use an outside power source

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

Charging time (full charge)

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

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP60

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

125

135

155

170

220

Recording time

Approximate time (m in.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

DCR-SR30E/SR40E

Continuous

Battery pack

NP-FP50

(supplied)

recording time

NP-FP60

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E

Continuous

Battery pack

recording time

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP60

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

* Typical recording time shows the time when you

repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/ off and zooming.

• Times shown vary according to the following

conditions (when [REC MODE] is set to [HQ]). – Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. – Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off.

Typical recording time*

125 065

190 100

265 145

315 170

475 260

Typical recording time*

100 110

155 170

215 235

255 280

385 415

055 060

085 090

115 125

140 150

210 225

Playback time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

DCR-SR30E/SR40E

Battery pack Playback time

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP60

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E

Battery pack Playback time*

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP60

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

* When the LCD backlight turns on.

140

210

295

350

525

120

185

255

300

455

On the battery pack

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

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.34) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions.

– The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged.

(For BATTERY INFO only.)

• 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 or the Handycam Station, even when the mains lead is removed from the wall socket.

• We recommend that you use an NP-FP70, NPFP71 or NP-FP90 battery pack when a video light (optional) is attached.

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

Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder

To record, slide the POWER switch to turn on the respective lamp. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.22).

POWER switch

Lens cover*

* DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E

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).

(Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images (PLAY/EDIT): To play back images on

your camcorder, or to edit/delete them

• When you set the POWER switch to (Movie)

or (Still), the lens cover opens up (DCRSR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E).

• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK

SET], p.22), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds.

3 Hold your camcorder correctly.

2 Turn on the power by sliding the

POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center.

Green button

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

4 Fasten the grip belt.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Put the lens cap back after turning off the power (DCR-SR30E/SR40E).

• At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for approximately five minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p.60).

Getting Started

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD screen

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

2 180

degrees (max.)

DISP/BATT INFO

2 90 degrees

(max.)

• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD

frame accidentally, when you open or adjust the LCD screen.

• If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the

camcorder, rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, then you can close it with the LCD screen side facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

1 90 degrees to the

camcorder

To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (DCR-SR50E/ SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by this setting. To cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until disappears.

• See [LCD SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.58) to adjust

the brightness of the LCD screen.

Step 5: Using the touch panel

You can play back recorded images (p.27,

30), or change the settings (p.44) using the

touch panel. Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

Support the rear of the LCD panel with your finger. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

DISP/BATT INFO

• Perform the same actions as described above when you press the buttons on the LCD frame.

• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally while using the touch panel.

• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) (p.119).

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] on the TIME/LANGU. (p.60).

Getting Started

To hide the screen indicators

Press DISP/BATT INFO to hide or show the screen indicators (counter, etc.).

Step 6: Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch.

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3

months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time se ttings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.119).

POWER switch

Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the first time.

4 Select the desired geographical

area with / , then touch .

CLOCK SET

5 Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with

/ , if necessary, then touch .

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

touch .

CLOCK SET

AREA1

Lisbon , London

OFF

SUMMERTIME DATE

2006 Y 1 M 1 0 00D

AREA1

Lisbon , London

OFF

SUMMERTIME DATE

2006 Y 1 M 1 0 00D

GMT +0.0

1 Touch t [SETUP].

60min

CAMERA

SET

PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE

2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with

/ , then touch .

60min

DISP OUTPUT

SETUP ROTATE

A.SHUT OFF

CLOCK SET

ARE

SUMMER TIME

LANGUAGE

3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / ,

then touch .

• You can set any year up to the year 2079.

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

minute, then touch .

The clock starts.

• Refer to page 115 for information concerning “World time difference”.

• The recording date and time are not displayed during recording, but are automatically recorded onto the hard disk and displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p.58).

Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording image (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/ SR80E)

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

• If you intend to view images on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended.

POWER switch

WIDE SELECT

Movies

1 Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp.

• You cannot change the aspect ratio in the following cases:

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

MOVIE] (p.54)

• Differences in the angle of view between 16:9(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the zoom position.

To play back images after connecting your camcorder to a TV

Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.39).

• When viewing 16:9 (wide) images with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], images may appear rough depending on subjects.

Still images

1 Slide the POWE R switch to light up

the (Still) lamp.

The image size ratio changes to 4:3.

Getting Started

2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired screen aspect ratio.

16:9 (wide) 4:3

2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired setting.

• Still image size is set to [ 0.7M] ( ) when 16:9 (wide) is selected. [1.0M] ( ) is set in maximum mode when 4:3 is selected.

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

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

Using Easy Handycam operation

Easy Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all settings automatic with just

EASY button

one press of the EASY button. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation.

The settings of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation

Touch [SETUP] to display the available setup items. For details on setup, See page 45.

60min STBY

EASY

Touch

SETUP

• Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed.

• is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.

• To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam operation.

EASY

LANGUAGE

BEEP

CLOCK SET

HDD FORMAT

Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation

You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically set. If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] may appears.

• BACK LIGHT (p.32)

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

• Zoom lever/buttons (during playback)

Now try recording page 25

Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 7 (p.13 to 23) before operation.

Recording with ease

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position.

To record movies

To record still images

ACCESS lamp

ACCESS

Movies

1 Slide the POWER switch A 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.

Easy Handycam

operation

ON.

The ACCESS lamp either lights or flashes when image data is written to the hard disk drive of the camcorder.

60min

STBY

EASY

SETUP

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

3 Press START/STOP B (or C).

60min 60minSTBY

EASY

SETUP SETUP

[STBY]

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

• [REC MODE] is set to [HQ] (default settings) (p.57).

• The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.

To record the next movies

Perform step 3.

EASY

REC

[REC]

00:01:00

Still images

1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (S till)

lamp.

2 Press EASY.

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

112

SETUP

Easy Handycam

operation

ON.

60min

EASY

3 Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.

Beep

EASY

Flashing bLights up

112

min

SETUP

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

• [ QUALITY] is set to [FINE] (default settings) (p.53).

To record the next still images

Perform step 3.

To cancel Easy Handycam

Press EASY again. disappears on the LCD screen.

Shutter

click

min

EASY

SETUP

Playback with ease

60min

POWER switch

ACCESS

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position.

To play back images

ACCESS lamp

The ACCESS lamp either lights or flashes when image data is read from the hard disk drive of the camcorder.

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

the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.

2 Press EASY.

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

DATE

Recording date

Previous 6 images

Next 6 images

60min

EASY

12: 34:0121 12 2006

EDIT

SETUP

The last recorded/played back movie is marked with i. Also, when you touch i, you can play back the movie from the point you have stopped previously.

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

(Movie) tab

(Still) tab

(Playlist) tab (p.65)

3 Start playback.

Movies

Touch (Movie) tab, then touch the thumbnail of the movie to be played back.

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01:12:34

SETUP

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Next scene Recording date/time

Reverse/ Forward

Beginning of the scene/ previous scene

Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen)

60min

EASY

001-0001

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

• Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly.

• Touch [SETUP] t [VOLUME], then adjust it with / .

Still Images

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

min

EASY

Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen

• It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.

• When you touch [EDIT] on the VISUAL INDEX screen, you can delete images. See “Deleting images” on page 42..

Previous/Next

100/112

SETUP

Slide show button (p.33)

Recording date/time

To cancel Easy Handycam

Press EASY again. disappears on the LCD screen.

Recording/Playback

Recording

Lens cover*

Zoom lever

Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch.

START/STOP B

* DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E

1 Slide the POWER switch in the

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

2 Start recording.

Movies Still Images

Press START/STOP A (or B).

60min

REC

00:01:00

START/ STOP

[STBY] b [REC]

P-MENU

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

Beep

PHOTO

POWER switch

START/STOP A

ACCESS lamp

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

60min

123

FINE

1.0M

P-MENU

Shutter

click

Recording/Playback

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

A shutter sound is heard. When

Flashing b Lights up

disappears, the image has been recorded.

• If the ACCESS lamp is on or flashing after 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.

• You cannot record movies and still images at the same time.

• The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.

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

• For image quality of movies, see [REC MODE] (p.57), of still images, see [ IMAGE SIZE] (p.53).

Playback

60min

1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.

Recording date

Previous 6 images

Next 6 images

60min

DATE

12: 34:0121 12 2006

P-MENU

EDIT

The last recorded/played back movie is marked with

i. Also, when you touch i, you can play back the

movie from the point you have stopped previously.

(Movie) tab

• Moving the zoom lever changes the VISUAL INDEX screen indication from 6 to 12 and more images can be displayed at the same time.

• Touch [ DISPLAY] in STANDARD SET to set the number of thumbnails that appear in the VISUAL INDEX screen (p.59).

• If you press and hold / , you can scroll the thumbnail index quickly.

(Still) tab

(Playlist) tab (p.65)

2 Start playback.

Movies Still Images

Touch (Movie) tab and the movie to be played back.

Beginning of the scene/previous scene

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch

001-1000

Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen)

Reverse/Forward

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

• Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly.

• One touch of / makes the reverse/ fast forward approximately five times faster, two touches make it approximately 10 times faster, three touches make it approximately 30 times faster, four touches make it approximately 60 times faster.

Next scene

P-MENU

Touch (Still) tab and the still image to be played back.

Slide show button (p.33)

101-0001

Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen

• The ACCESS lamp either lights or flashes when image data is read from the hard disk drive of the camcorder.

Previous/Next

To adjust the volume

Touch t [VOLUME], then adjust it with / .

• If you cannot find [VOLUME] in , touch [SETUP] (p.44).

P-MENU

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