Sony HDR-SR11E, HDR-SR12E Operating Guide

3-286-590-13(1)

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Handycam Handbook

HDR-SR11E/SR12E

Enjoying your

camcorder

Getting Started 15

Recording/Playback

Editing 48

Utilizing recording media 62

Customizing your

camcorder

Troubleshooting 89

Additional

Information

Reference

Quick

102

112

Read this before operating your camcorder

Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Notes on use

In “Handycam Handbook” (this Handbook)

The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer also to “Operating Guide” (the separate volume).

Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on the computer

Refer to “PMB Guide” stored on the supplied CD-ROM.

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder

• For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of 1 GB or larger marked with:

– (“Memory Stick

PRO Duo”)*

– (“Memory Stick

PRO-HG Duo”) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be

used.

• See page 24 for the recordable time of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.)

“Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both referred to as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.

• You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above.

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible equipment.

• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

• Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment.

Using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.

Viewfinder LCD screen

Battery pack Shoe cover

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 108).

• Do not do any of the following when the

(Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p. 20) or the ACCESS lamps (p. 29) are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.

– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from

the camcorder

– Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor

from the camcorder

– Apply mechanical shock or vibration to

the camcorder

• When connecting your camcorder to another device with a 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.

• Connect cables to the connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the Handycam Station. Do not connect the cables to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder.

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

• Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when you insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it.

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 viewfinder and the LCD screen 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 in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. 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.

About changing the language setting

• The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 21).

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.

• TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. 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.

On playing back recorded images on other devices

• Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for HD (high definition) image quality recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on your camcorder with the following devices;

– Other AVCHD format compatible

devices which are not compatible with High Profile

– Devices which are not compatible with

the AVCHD format

About this Handbook

• The images of the viewfinder and the LCD screen used in this Handbook for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different.

• In this Handbook, the hard disk of your camcorder and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are called “media.”

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

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.

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 periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your computer (p. 47). Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 58).

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 a shoulder belt (optional), do not crash the camcorder against an object.

• Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.

On the drop sensor

• To protect the internal hard disk from shock by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 81). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by 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

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

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

• Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63) 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] (p. 64) to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.

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

• If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63). Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 120)

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 in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen (p. 98).

Table of Contents

Read this before operating your

camcorder .................................... 2

Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive

Handycam .................................... 5

Subject examples and solutions ..... 8

Enjoying your camcorder

Operation flow ................................ 9

“ HOME” and “ OPTION”

- Taking advantage of two types of

menus ......................................... 12

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

.................................................... 15

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

.................................................... 16

Step 3: Turning the power on and

setting the date and time ............ 20

Changing the language setting ... 21

Step 4: Making setting adjustments

before recording ......................... 21

Step 5: Selecting the media ......... 22

Recording/Playback

Recording and playback with ease

(Easy Handycam operation) ....... 25

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

Zooming ...................................... 31

Recording sound with more

presence (5.1ch surround

recording) ................................. 31

Starting shooting quickly (QUICK

ON) ........................................... 32

Recording high quality still images

during movie recording (Dual Rec)

................................................... 32

Recording in dark places

(NightShot) ................................ 32

Adjusting the exposure for backlit

subjects .................................... 33

Recording in mirror mode ........... 33

Recording fast action in slow-motion

(SMTH SLW REC) ..................... 33

Controlling the image settings

manually with the CAM CTRL dial

................................................... 34

Playback .......................................35

Searching for desired scene by

pinpoint (Film Roll Index) .......... 37

Searching for desired scene by face

(Face Index) .............................. 37

Searching for desired images by

date (Date Index) ...................... 38

Using PB zoom ............................ 39

Playing back a series of still images

(Slide show) .............................. 39

Playing the image on a TV ........... 40

Saving images .............................. 47

Editing

(OTHERS) category .................48

Deleting images ............................ 49

Capturing a still image from a movie

.....................................................51

Dubbing/copying images to a

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your

camcorder ...................................52

Dividing a movie ...........................54

Creating the Playlist .....................55

Dubbing to other devices ..............58

Printing recorded still images

(PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 60

Utilizing recording media

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

.....................................................62

Checking the media information

.....................................................62

Deleting all images (Formatting) ...63 Preventing data on the hard disk of

the camcorder from being recovered

.....................................................64

Repairing the image database file

.....................................................65

Customizing your camcorder

What you can do with the

(SETTINGS) category of the

HOME MENU ........................66

Using the HOME MENU .............. 66

List of the (SETTINGS) category

items ......................................... 67

MOVIE SETTINGS .......................68

(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS ......................73

(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET .....................75

(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET .......................77

(Items to adjust the sound and the

screen)

OUTPUT SETTINGS ....................78

(Items for when connecting other

devices)

CLOCK/ LANG ..........................79

(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET ............................80

(Other setup items)

Activating functions using the

OPTION MENU ......................82

Using the OPTION MENU ............ 82

Recording items on the OPTION

MENU ....................................... 83

Viewing items on the OPTION MENU

................................................... 83

Functions set in the OPTION

MENU ......................................... 84

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ............................89

Self-diagnosis display/Warning

indicators .................................. 98

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad ....102

File/folder structure on the camcorder

hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO

Duo” ..........................................104

Maintenance and precautions .....105

About the AVCHD format .......... 105

About the “Memory Stick” ......... 105

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ........................................ 106

About x.v.Color ......................... 107

About handling of your camcorder

................................................. 108

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ......112

Indicators displayed during recording/

playback ....................................117

Glossary ......................................120

Index ...........................................121

Subject examples and solutions

Checking your golf swing

Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach

B SMTH SLW REC ....................... 33 B Backlight ...................................33

B BEACH.......................................86

B SNOW .......................................86

Capturing still images during movie recording

B Dual Rec ................................... 32 BSPOTLIGHT ...............................86

Flowers in closeup

B PORTRAIT ................................ 86

B FOCUS ...................................... 84

B TELE MACRO............................ 84

Focusing on the dog on the left

A child on the stage under a spot light

Fireworks with all its splendor

B FIREWORKS..............................85

B FOCUS.......................................84

A sleeping child under dim light

side of the screen

B FOCUS ...................................... 84

B SPOT FOCUS ............................ 84

B NightShot ..................................32

B COLOR SLOW SHTR .................87

Enjoying your camcorder

Operation flow

You can select the media (hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) separately for movie recording and still image recording (p. 22).

b Notes

• When you select the media for movies, select the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) as well.

• The default setting is as follows: – Movies are recorded on the hard disk with HD (high definition) image quality. – Still images are recorded on the hard disk.

• The media and the image quality you select are effective for recording/playback/editing operations.

B Get ready (p. 15).

x Selecting the media (p. 22)

B Record with HD (high definition) image quality

(p. 29).

Your camcorder is compatible with AVCHD format “1920 × 1080/50i” (p. 105), which provides highlydetailed, beautiful images.

b Notes

• The default setting is [HD SP] which is AVCHD format “1440 × 1080/50i” (p. 68).

• “AVCHD 1080i format” is abbreviated as “AVCHD” in this manual, except when it must be described in more detail.

Enjoying your camcorder

B Play back the images.

x Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 35)

x Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 42)

You can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD (high definition) movies.

z Tips

• You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 40) displayed on the screen on connecting your TV and camcorder.

• You can play back the images on a SD (standard definition) image quality TV.

B Save recorded images.

x Dubbing images from the internal hard disk to a

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 52)

x Dubbing to other devices (p. 58)

The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the connected device. For details, see page 58.

x Editing on a computer (p. 47)

You can import images with HD (high definition) image quality to a computer, or save images on a disc. Refer to “PMB Guide.”

B Delete images.

If the media is full, you cannot record new images. Delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc. If you delete the images, you can record new images on the free media space again.

x Deleting the selected images (p. 49)

x Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 63)

Recording time of movies (internal hard disk)

HD (high definition) image quality

AVCHD format

Recording mode Approximate recordable time (hour minute)

HDR-SR11E HDR-SR12E

AVC HD 16M (FH) (highest quality)*

AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality)**

AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality)**

AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play)**

* Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 × 1080/50i format. ** Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 × 1080/50i format.

SD (standard definition) image quality

MPEG2 format

Recording mode Approximate recordable time (hour minute)

SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) 14 h 40 m 29 h 40 m

SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) 21 h 50 m 44 h

SD 3M (LP) (long play) 41 h 50 m 84 h 20 m

z Tips

• Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.

• For the recordable time of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” see page 24.

• 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 PRO Duo,” see page 74.

• The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.

7 h 10 m 14 h 40 m

14 h 40 m 29 h 40 m

17 h 50 m 36 h

22 h 50 m 48 h

HDR-SR11E HDR-SR12E

Enjoying your camcorder

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 media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.

Enjoyi

ng your camcorder

“ HOME” and “ OPTION”

- Taking advantage of two types of menus

“ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder

(HELP)

Displays a description of the item (p. 13)

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. 16)

Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 16)

Handycam Station (1) (p. 16, 115)

Component A/V cable (1) (p. 42)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 116)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 16, 106)

21-pin adaptor (p. 45)

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

CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1)

– Picture Motion Browser (Software) –PMB Guide – Handycam Handbook (This Handbook)

“Operating Guide” (1)

Getting Started

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 58)

USB cable (1) (p. 59, 60)

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Battery pack

DC IN jack

DC plug

AC Adaptor

Power cord (Mains lead)

/CHG

(charge) lamp

POWER switch

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 106) after attaching it to your camcorder.

b Notes

• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack other than the H series to your camcorder.

1 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.

2 Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket).

3 Turn the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default setting).

4 Attach the battery pack by sliding

it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

5 Insert the camcorder into the

Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom.

The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. When the /CHG (charge) lamp turns off, the battery is fully charged.

b Notes

• When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.

To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station

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

To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor

Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

POWER switch

With the v mark on the right

DC plug

DC IN jack

Open the jack cover

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

b Notes

• When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the

(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 20)/

ACCESS lamps (p. 29) are turned off.

• When you store the battery pack, fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 107 for the details of storage).

To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a 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.

To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO.

Getting Started

b Notes

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.

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.)

60 65

Recording capacity (approx.)

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FH50 135

NP-FH60 (supplied) 135

NP-FH70 170

NP-FH100 390

Recording time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “SD” stands for standard image quality.

When the hard disk is selected as the media:

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

Image quality HD SD HD SD

NP-FH50 70 80 30 40

75 85 30 40

NP-FH60 (supplied)

90 110 40 50

100 115 50 50

Typical recording time*

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time*

Image quality HD SD HD SD

NP-FH70 150 180 70 90

160 190 80 90

NP-FH100 340 405 170 200

370 430 180 210

When the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is selected as the media:

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time*

Image quality HD SD HD SD

NP-FH50 70 80 30 40

75 90 30 40

NP-FH60 (supplied)

90 110 40 50

100 120 50 60

NP-FH70 150 180 70 90

160 195 80 90

NP-FH100 340 405 170 200

370 440 180 220

* 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:

– [REC MODE]: SP – Top: When the LCD backlight turns on

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” stands for high definition image quality, and “SD” stands for standard image quality.

Battery pack

Image

LCD panel opened*

HD SD HD SD

LCD panel closed

quality

NP-FH50 95 95 100 100

105 105 115 115

NP-FH60 (supplied)

130 130 135 135

140 140 150 150

NP-FH70 200 200 205 205

230 230 245 245

NP-FH100 470 470 500 500

515 515 555 555

• Top: When the media is set to the hard disk Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

* When the LCD backlight is on.

On the battery pack

• When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 20)/ACCESS lamp (p. 29).

• The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 17) 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 worn-out (For Battery

Info only).

• 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 power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).

• When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack.

• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder.

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

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

On the AC Adaptor

• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (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 source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.

Getting Started

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).

Step 3: Turning the power on and 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 change the POWER switch position.

(HOME)

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

POWER switch

3 Select the desired geographical

area with / , then touch [NEXT].

4 Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch

[NEXT].

5 Set [Y] (year) with / .

6 Select [M] with / , then set

the month with / .

1 While pressing the green button,

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

(Movie): To record movies

(Still): To record still images

Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time.

2 Touch (HOME) t

(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET]

The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

7 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in

the same way, then touch [NEXT].

8 Make sure that the clock is

correctly set, then touch .

The clock starts.

You can set any year up to the year

2037.

To turn off the power

Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

b Notes

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets

discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 110).

• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.

• The lens cover opens automatically when the power is turned on. It closes when the playback screen is selected, or the power is turned off.

• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 80).

z Tips

• The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can be displayed during playback (see page 75 for [DATA CODE]).

• Refer to page 103 for information concerning “World time difference.”

• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 109).

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. To select the screen language, touch

(HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/

LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET]

(p. 79).

Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording

Adjusting 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).

190 degrees to the

290 degrees

(max.)

2180 degrees (max.)

To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer

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 you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/ BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears.

b Notes

• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel.

z Tips

• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

• Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 77), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

camcorder

DISP/BATT INFO

Getting Started

• The information is displayed or hidden (display

y no display) each time you press DISP/ BATT INFO.

Adjusting the Viewfinder

You can view images using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor.

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the image is clear.

Step 5: Selecting the media

You can select the hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/ editing media on your camcorder. Select the media for movies and still images separately. The default setting is hard disk for movies and still images.

Hard disk

“Memory Stick”

Movie Still

b Notes

• You can do recording/playback/editing

operations for the selected media. When you want to change media, reselect the media.

z Tips

• See pages 11 and 24 for the recordable time.

• See page 52 on dubbing/copying between two

media.

image

z Tips

• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

backlight by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 77).

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.

Selecting the media for movies

1 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

The media setting screen for movies appears.

HDD HDD

MEMORY STICK

MOVIE MEDIA SET

Select the media and image quality.

MEMORY STICK

2 Touch the desired media and

image quality.

indicates HD (high definition) image quality, and indicates SD (standard definition) image quality.

3 Touch [YES] t .

The media for movies is changed.

Selecting the media for still images

Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Prepare a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if “Memory Stick PRO Duo” has been selected as the media. For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder, see page 2.

Getting Started

1 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

The media setting screen for still images appears.

HDD

PHOTO MEDIA SET

Select the media.

MEMORY STICK

2 Touch the desired media.

3 Touch [YES] t .

The media for still images is changed.

To check the media setting

1 Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to light

up the (Movie)/ (Still) lamp depending on which media you want to check.

2 Check the media icon on the screen.

1 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO

Duo.”

1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in

the direction of the arrow.

2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks.

3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.

ACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)

2 If you have selected “Memory

Stick PRO Duo” as the movie media, turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp lights up.

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it on while pressing the green button.

: Hard disk : “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Media icon

The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the LCD screen when you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

3 Touch [YES].

To record only still images on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” touch [NO].

To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in once.

b Notes

• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording.

• If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.

• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed in step 3, format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 63). Note that formatting will delete all data recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” be careful so that the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” does not pop out and drop.

The capacity and approximate recordable time of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Unit: min.)

The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.

HD (high definition) image quality

AVC

16M

(FH)

(HQ)

1GB 6

(6)10(9)15(10)20(15)

2GB 10

(10)25(20)30(20)40(35)

4GB 25

(25)55(40)65(45)85(70)

8GB 55

SD (standard definition) image quality

(55)

SD 9M (HQ)

115

(80)

SD 6M (SP)

1GB 10

(10)

2GB 25

(25)

4GB 55

(50)

8GB 115

(100)

(50)

170

(100)

b Notes

• Numbers in the table are based on using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [REC MODE] (p. 68), and the type of “Memory Stick.”

z Tips

• For the number of recordable still images, see page 74.

HD 7M (SP)

140

(100)

AVC HD 5M (LP)

180

(145)

SD 3M (LP)

(25)

(50)

160

(105)

325

(215)

Recording/Playback

Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation)

Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playback operation without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 22).

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button.

Recording/Playback

Recording movies

1 Turn the POWER

switch G in the direction of the arrow until the (Movie) lamp lights up.

2 Press EASY A.

EASY

appears on

the LCD screen.

3 Press START/STOP H (or D) to

start recording.*

REC

[30min]

[STBY] b [REC]

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

* The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 68).

z Tips

• During Easy Handycam operation, faces are detected with frames ([FACE DETECTION], p. 72).

Recording still images

1 Turn the POWER

switch G in the direction of the arrow until the (Still) lamp lights up.

2 Press EASY A.

EASY

Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust the focus press it fully sounds).

appears on

the LCD screen.

(a beep sounds), then

(a shutter click

10.2

Flashing b Lights up

Playing back recorded movies/still images

1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.

2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or E).

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).

Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/ recorded (B for the still image recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”)

HOME MENU

Previous 6 images

Next 6 images

Returns to the recording screen

1 :Goes to the Film Roll Index screen. 2 :Goes to the Face Index screen. 3 :Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.* 4 :Displays still images.

* appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [MOVIE

MEDIA SET] (p. 22).

HDD

Searches for images by date (p. 38)

3 Start playback.

Movies:

Touch the or tab, then select the desired movie to play back.

Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX screen)

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch

Beginning of the movie/previous movie

Stops (goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen)

* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 75).

z Tips

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

• You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during pause.

• You can adjust the volume by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then touch / .

Next movie

The recording date/time*

Reverse/Forward

Still images:

Touch the tab, then select the desired still image to play back.

Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX screen)

Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen

Slide show (p. 39)

10.2

The recording date/time*

Previous/Next

Recording/Playback

* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 75).

z Tips

• To change the media, select the media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 22).

To cancel Easy Handycam operation

Press EASY A again. disappears from the LCD screen.

Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation

Press (HOME) C (or B) to display the menu items available for setup changes (p. 12, 66).

b Notes

• Most of the menu items automatically return to

the default settings. The settings of some menu items are fixed. For details, see page 90.

• You cannot use the (OPTION) MENU.

• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to

add effects to images or change settings.

Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation

You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set (p. 90). If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] may appear.

Recording

The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22). In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the hard disk.

START/STOP B

/CHG (charge)

lamp

(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp

POWER switch C

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button.

(HOME) A

(HOME) D

ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)

PHOTO E

ACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)

Lens cover

Opens automatically when the power is switched on.

Recording/Playback

START/ STOP F

b Notes

• If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor.

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

z Tips

• For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder, see page 2.

• You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching (HOME) A (or D) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 62).

Recording movies

Recording still images

1 Turn the POWER switch C in the

direction of the arrow until the (Movie) lamp lights up.

2 Press START/STOP F (or B).

[STBY] b [REC]

To stop recording, press START/STOP F (or B) again.

z Tips

• For the recordable time and the number of

recordable images, see pages 11, 24 and 74.

• You can record still images during movie

recording by pressing PHOTO E ([Dual Rec], p. 32).

• A frame is shown on the detected face, and the

detected face image is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 72).

• When a face is detected during movie recording,

flashes and the detected face is stored in the index. You can search for a desired scene by a face image when playing back ([Face Index], p. 37).

• You can capture still images from recorded movies (p. 51).

• You can switch the shooting mode by touching

(HOME) A (or D) t (CAMERA)

t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO].

1 Turn the POWER switch C in the

direction of the arrow until the (Still) lamp lights up.

2 Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust

the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds).

10.2M

Flashing b Lights up

appears beside or . When disappears, the image has been

recorded.

• The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] (p. 70), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide.

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