Sony HDR-SR1 Operating Guide
2-889-913-12(1)
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US
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-SR1
Enjoying your
camcorder
Getting Started 27
Shooting
Playback
Editing 55
Dubbing/printing 61
Utilizing recording media 65
Customizing your
camcorder
Using a Computer 88
Troubleshooting 94
Additional
Information
Quick
Reference
16
36
44
68
112
126
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WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
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.
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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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.
Use
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
Installation
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)
Lightning
For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
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Read this before operating your camcorder
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
CAUTION
Replace the battery with the
specified type only. Otherwise, fire
or injury may result.
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 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
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 upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. HDR-SR1
Serial No.
Model No. ACNo.
For customers in the U.S.A.
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.: HDR-SR1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 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.
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
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 w ith the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “First Step Guide” for using your
camcorder with the computer connected
(stored on the supplied CD-ROM)
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.”
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked
with or
(p. 116).
“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” can be used only with
“Memory Stick PRO” compatible
equipment.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
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Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Viewfinder LCD screen
Battery
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed. See
“Maintenance and precautions” (p. 119).
• 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. 32) or the ACCESS lamp
(p. 36) is on:
– to remove the battery pack or AC
Adaptor from the camcorder.
– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to
the camcorder.
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with an HDMI cable, a
component video cable, or a USB cable,
be sure to insert the connector plug in the
correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly
into the terminal will damage the terminal
and may result in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely highprecision 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 and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
• 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, storage
media, etc.
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
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.
About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
• 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. 22).
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. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam
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 using your computer. (For
details, see the “First Step Guide” on the
supplied CD-ROM.) Also, you can save your
image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD
recorder (p. 62).
• 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.
• When using the shoulder belt (not supplied), do
not crash the camera against an object.
On the drop sensor
• To protect the internal hard disk from the shock
by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor
function (p. 80). 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/
playback may be stopped.
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor
• While the ACCESS lamp is lit, be sure to avoid
the following. They may cause malfunctions.
– Removing the battery pack
– Removing the AC Adaptor (while charging
the battery pack using the AC Adaptor)
• Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch.
Note on operating 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, a message appears on the LCD screen
(p. 108).
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 the
hard disk drive of your camcorder.
Note on disposal/transfer
• If you format the hard disk of the camcorder
using [ FORMAT] (p. 66) on the camcorder,
or on a computer, you may not delete data from
the hard disk completely. When you sell or give
the camcorder to somebody else, it is
recommended that you make it difficult to
recover your data using data erasing software,
etc. on a computer, and then format the hard
disk using [ FORMAT] on the camcorder.
If you do not have a data erasing software,
format the hard disk using [ FORMAT] first,
record darkness on the entire hard disk by
covering the camcorder with a box, or
something similar, while the camcorder is
recording, and then format the hard disk using
[ FORMAT] again. This will make it
difficult to recover any previously recorded
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 from the hard disk of
the camcorder.
If you cannot record/play back
images, perform [ FORMAT]
• If you repeat recording/deleting images for a
long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the
hard disk. Images cannot be saved or recorded.
In such a case, save your images on some type
of external media first, and then perform
[ FORMAT] (p. 66).
Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 134)
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Table of Contents
Read this before operating your camcorder ............................................. 5
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam .......................................9
Subject examples and solutions ............................................................14
Read This First (supplied)
Provides features and information about the
camcorder you should know before using it.
Enjoying your camcorder
Operation flow ........................................................................................16
Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images........................... 18
“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of menus................................... 20
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 27
Step 2: Charging the battery pack .........................................................28
Step 3: Turning the power on ................................................................. 32
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .................................... 33
Step 5: Setting the date and time ........................................................... 34
Shooting
Recording the images ............................................................................ 36
Zooming
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)
Using the flash
Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)
Recording in dark places (NightShot)
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects
Recording in mirror mode
Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)
Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control ring
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Playback
Viewing the images ................................................................................44
Using PB zoom
Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)
Playing the image on a TV .....................................................................48
Saving images ........................................................................................54
Editing
(OTHERS) category .........................................................................55
Deleting images ......................................................................................55
Copying still images ...............................................................................57
Creating the Playlist ...............................................................................58
Dubbing/printing
(SELECT DEVICES) category .........................................................61
Dubbing images .....................................................................................61
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders ................................................62
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ........................63
Utilizing recording media
(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category .............................................65
Deleting all scenes on the recording media (Formatting) .......................66
Checking the HDD information ...............................................................67
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Customizing your camcorder
What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of
the HOME MENU ......................................................................... 68
Using the HOME MENU
List of the (SETTINGS) category items
MOVIE SETTINGS ................................................................................ 70
(Items for recording movies)
PHOTO SETTINGS ............................................................................... 73
(Items for recording still images)
VIEW IMAGES SET................................................................................76
(Items to customize the sound volume and display)
SOUND/DISP SET ................................................................................. 77
(Items to adjust beep and the screen)
OUTPUT SETTINGS ............................................................................. 78
(Items for when connecting other devices)
CLOCK/ LANG ....................................................................................79
(Items to set clock and language)
GENERAL SET ......................................................................................79
(Other setup items)
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU .................................81
Using the OPTION MENU
Recording items on the OPTION MENU ................................................82
PROGRAM AE, FADER, SPOT METER, etc.
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU ...................................................87
VOLUME, SLIDE SHOW, SLIDE SHOW SET, etc.
Using a Computer
What you can do with Windows computer .............................................88
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software ........................................ 90
Viewing “First Step Guide” ..................................................................... 93
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................94
Warning indicators and messages .......................................................107
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................112
Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure ................................114
About the AVCHD format .....................................................................115
About the “Memory Stick” .....................................................................116
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ..................................................118
Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................119
Specifications .......................................................................................122
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ...............................................................126
Indicators displayed during recording/playback ...................................131
Glossary ...............................................................................................134
Index .....................................................................................................136
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Subject examples and solutions
Shooting
Checking your golf swing
B Smooth slow recording.............42
Flowers in close-up
B Soft portrait...............................84
B Focus ........................................82
B Telemacro .................................83
Focusing on the dog on the left side of
the screen
B Focus ........................................82
B Spot focus.................................83
Focusing more distant objects
B Landscape.................................84
B Focus ........................................82
Capturing still images during movie
recording
B Dual Rec....................................41
Getting a good shot of a ski slope or
beach
B Backlight ...................................42
B Beach&Ski.................................84
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A child on the stage under a spot light
B Spotlight ...................................84
Fireworks with all its splendor
B Sunset&Moon...........................84
B Focus ........................................ 82
A sleeping child under dim light
B NightShot.................................. 41
B Color Slow Shutter....................85
Playback
Viewing on the TV screen
Editing, others
Saving images on external media
Deleting the unnecessary images
Burning a disc for your friend
Using your camcorder on a trip
..................................48
..................................54
..................................55
..................................61
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Enjoying your camcorder
Operation flow
B Get ready.
• Read the supplied “Read This First” before you use your
camcorder.
• Prepare for recording as described from page 27.
B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 36).
• Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are
recorded on either the hard disk or a “Memory Stick
Duo.”
• You can select the image quality of movies, HD (high
definition) or SD (standard definition).
B Play back the images.
x Viewing on the LCD screen of your
camcorder (p. 44).
x Viewing on the TV connected to
your camcorder (p. 48).
You can view the images recorded with
HD (high definition) image quality on a
high definition TV.
z Tips
• If your TV is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be
displayed with SD (standard definition) image quality.
• You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 48) displayed on the screen on connecting your TV
and camcorder.
• Images recorded with the SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be converted to HD (high
definition) image quality.
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Saving or deleting images you recorded with your camcorder
B Save recorded images.
x Saving images on a disc using a computer
t See First Step Guide on the supplied CD-ROM for
details.
x Copying images to a computer
t See First Step Guide on the supplied CD-ROM for
details.
x Dubbing images on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 62)
B Delete images.
If the hard disk of your camcorder is full, you cannot shoot new images. Delete the image
data that have been saved in a computer or discs. You can record new images on the free
hard disk space again.
x Deleting the selected images (p. 55)
x Deleting all the images (p. 66)
Enjoying your camcorder
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Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images
B Your camcorder offers both HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition)
recording image qualities.
The images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be
converted to HD (high definition) image quality.
Select a recording format before you start shooting (p. 70).
B HD (high definition) image quality B SD (standard definition) image
quality
AVCHD format
Image resolution:
4.5 times of that of SD
About
(standard definition)
MPEG2 format
Records high definition images.
Recommended whether or not you have a
high definition TV.
z Tips
• AVCHD images can be viewed even on nonhigh definition TVs. The image quality,
however, is equivalent to SD (standard
definition) image quality.
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Records standard definition images.
Recommended if playback compatibility
is important.
Recording time of movies
HD (high definition) image quality
AVCHD format
Recording mode Approximate recordable time
(hour minute)
AVC HD 15M (XP) (highest quality) 4 h
AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality)
AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality)
AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play)
SD (standard definition) image quality
MPEG2 format
Recording mode Approximate recordable time
SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) 7 h 20 m
SD 6M (SP) (standard quality)
SD 3M (LP) (long play)
* The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.
z Tips
• Figures such as 15M and 9M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
• You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999
scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality.
• You can record the maximum 9,999 still images on the hard disk. For the “Memory Stick Duo,” see page
74.
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the
recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the hard disk.
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces
the overall recording time.
7 h
8 h 30 m
11 h
(hour minute)
10 h 50 m
20 h 50 m*
Enjoying your camcorder
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Enjoying your camcorder
“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of menus
“ HOME MENU” - the starting point for all operations with your camcorder
When you want to customize your camcorder, open the “HOME MENU.” This menu is the
gateway to all the functions of your camcorder. See page 22 for further details.
When deleting movies with HD (high definition) image quality, for example
I don’t want to keep these
movies. What should I do?
Try [EDIT] on the HOME MENU.
You can select and delete them
all at once.
(HELP)
Displays a description of the item (p. 24).
(HOME)
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(HOME)
Category (p. 25)
“ OPTION MENU” enables you to access functions directly
Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that
moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 26 for further details.
When deleting a movie with HD (high definition) image quality, for example
I want be sure which movie I am
deleting. What should I do?
Turn on the OPTION MENU
when you are viewing images,
then try [DELETE]. You can
delete the image on the screen.
(OPTION)
Enjoying your camcorder
Uh huh, the OPTION MENU
items are different, depending
on what I’m doing.
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x Notes on the menu operation
Place your fingers on the rear side of the
LCD panel (touch panel) to support it.
Then, touch the buttons displayed on the
screen with your thumb.
Perform the same actions as explained
above when you press the buttons on the
LCD panel.
• Be careful not to press the buttons below
the LCD panel accidentally while using
the touch panel.
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not
work correctly, adjust the touch panel
(CALIBRATION) (p. 120).
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language. To
select the screen language, touch
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t
[ LANGUAGE SET]
(p. 79).
Using the HOME MENU
Selecting and deleting movies with HD
(high definition) image quality on the edit
screen is explained as an example.
1 While pressing the green button
in the center, slide the POWER
switch in the direction of the
arrow to turn on the power.
2 Press (HOME) A (or B).
(HOME) B
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(HOME) A
HOME MENU
Category (p. 25)
3 Touch (OTHERS).
4 Touch [EDIT].
5 Touch [ DELETE].
6 Touch [ DELETE].
7 Touch the image you want to
delete.
Enjoying your camcorder
8 Touch t [YES] t .
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B When you want to know something
about the function of each item on
the HOME MENU - HELP
1 Press (HOME).
The HOME MENU appears.
2 Touch (HELP).
The bottom of the (HELP) button
turns orange.
3 Touch the item you want to know
the content.
When you touch an item, its explanation
appears on the screen.
To apply the option, touch [YES],
otherwise, touch [NO].
To deactivate the HELP
Touch (HELP) in step 2.
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B Categories and items of the HOME MENU
Category Item
CAMERA
VIEW IMAGES
MOVIE (p. 37)
PHOTO (p. 38)
SMTH SLW REC (p. 42)
VISUAL INDEX (p. 44)
PLAYLIST (p. 58)
Enjoying your camcorder
OTHERS EDIT (p. 55)
SELECT DEVICES COMPUTER (p. 61)
MANAGE HDD/MEMORY FORMAT (p. 66)
SETTINGS
PLAYLIST EDIT (p. 58)
PRINT (p. 63)
TV CONNECT Guide (p. 48)
PRINTER (p. 63)
FORMAT (p. 66)
INFO (p. 67)
To customize your camcorder (p. 68).
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Using the OPTION MENU
Deleting a movie during viewing is
explained as an example.
1 While viewing the movie you want
to delete, touch (OPTION) on
the screen.
(OPTION)
OPTION MENU
Tab
3 Touch [DELETE] t [YES] t .
Items on the OPTION MENU
See pages 82 and 87.
When the item you want is not on the
screen
Touch another tab. If you cannot find the
item anywhere, the function does not work
under the situation.
b Notes
• The tabs and items that appear on the screen
depend on the recording/playback status of your
camcorder at the time.
• Some items appear without a tab.
2 Touch .
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Getting Started
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. 28)
Mains lead (1) (p. 28)
Component video cable (1) (p. 49)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 49, 62)
USB cable (1) (p. 63)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM50 (1)
(p. 28, 118)
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
Software” (1) (p. 88)
Read This First (1)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
b Notes
• No “Memory Stick Duo” is included.
Getting Started
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 130)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (M series) (p. 118) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
DC IN jack
POWER switch
CHG
(charge)
lamp
DC plug
Power cord
To the wall outlet
Jack cover
Battery
AC Adaptor
1 Slide 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 of your camcorder.
Open the jack cover, and connect the
DC plug of the AC Adaptor.
Jack cover
Facing up the v
mark on the DC
plug, match it with
the v mark on your
camcorder.
4 Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor and the wall outlet.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
2 Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
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5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
b Notes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
z Tips
• If you attach the battery pack or connect the AC
Adaptor when the POWER switch is set to OFF
(CHG), your camcorder turns on, then off again,
after a few seconds.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and
remove the battery pack.
BATT (battery
release) lever
b Notes
• When you remove the battery pack, make sure
that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp
(p. 32) is turned off.
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (see page 118 for the
details of storage).
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO.
Getting Started
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds by
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
information is displayed.
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
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.
Continued ,
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FM50
150
(supplied)
NP-QM71D 260
NP-QM91D 360
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
HD (high definition) image quality with
recording mode [SP]
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM50
(supplied)
NP-QM71D 240 130
NP-QM91D 365 200
SD (standard definition) image quality
with recording mode [HQ]
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM50
(supplied)
NP-QM71D 275 150
Typical
recording
time*
95 50
100 55
100 55
245 135
245 135
375 205
375 205
Typical
recording
time*
110 60
115 60
115 60
285 155
285 155
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
NP-QM91D 420 230
430 235
430 235
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
b Notes
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder
while the LCD panel is closed.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
HD (high definition) image quality
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
NP-FM50
(supplied)
NP-QM71D 375 400
NP-QM91D 565 605
SD (standard definition) image quality
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
NP-FM50
(supplied)
NP-QM71D 415 445
NP-QM91D 625 670
* When the LCD backlight is on.
LCD panel
closed
155 165
LCD panel
closed
170 185
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