Sony HDR-SR12 User Manual

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

3-286-585-11(1)

Operating Guide

Guía de operaciones

HDR-SR11/SR12

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

Para obtener más información acerca de las funciones avanzadas, consulte la “Guía práctica de Handycam” (PDF).

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Read this first

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.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones cause hearing loss.

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 1800-822- 8837, 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 your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HDRSerial No. Model No. ACSerial No.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this

product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-

222-SONY (7669).

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR11 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR12 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

Notes

HDR-SR11/HDR-SR12 is to be used with

the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C210

and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.

CAUTION

AB C D

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 with t he equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

Notes on use

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.

•AC Adaptor (1)

• Power cord (Mains lead) (1)

• Handycam Station (1) A

• Component A/V cable (1) B

• A/V connecting cable (1) C

• USB cable (1) D

• Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)

• CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software”

(1) (p. 26)

– Picture Motion Browser (Software)

–PMB Guide

– Handycam Handbook (PDF)

• “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

Using the camcorder

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed

or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 32).

• Do not do any of the following when the

(Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps or the

ACCESS lamps (p. 13, 17) 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”

– 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 communication cables, 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.

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. The internal hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized or recording/ playback may not be possible.

• Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas. The hard disk of your camcorder may not be recognized, or recording may not be possible.

• To protect the internal hard disk from shock by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor function*. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity 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.

• 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 or in the viewfinder (p. 30).

• 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.

• 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]*.

• Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly while recording.

• To adjust the LCD panel, open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (2) to record in mirror mode.

190 degrees to the

290 degrees

camcorder

(max.)

2180 degrees (max.)

• The viewfinder and the LCD screen are 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 results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

• Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use with 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.

• A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of up to 8 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this camcorder.

• See page 12 for the recordable time of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

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

On recording

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

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

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

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

Note on disposal/transfer

• Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]* or

formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you may not delete data from the hard disk completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.

About language setting

• The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 11).

About this manual

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

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

• The screenshots are from Windows Vista. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer.

* Refer also to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and

“PMB Guide.”

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 DVD-R using your computer*. Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*.

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.

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 2

Read this first ................................. 4

Getting Started

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

..................................................... 9

Step 2: Turning the power on, and

setting the date and time ............ 11

Changing the language setting

................................................... 11

Step 3: Selecting the media .........12

Recording/Playback

Recording ..................................... 14

Playback .......................................15

Playing the image on a TV .......... 16

Name and functions of each part

................................................... 17

Indicators displayed during recording/

playback ..................................... 19

Performing various functions - “

HOME” and “ OPTION” .......... 21

Saving images .............................. 24

Deleting images ........................... 25

Enjoying with a computer

Performing with a computer ......... 26

Installing and viewing “Handycam

Handbook” (PDF) ...................... 26

Installing “Picture Motion Browser”

................................................... 26

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ........................... 29

Additional Information

Precautions ..................................32

Specifications ............................... 34

Getting Started

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

/CHG lamp

Battery pack

DC IN jack

DC plug

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) 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).

POWER switch

To the wall outlet

AC Adaptor

Power cord (Mains lead)

(wall socket)

4 Attach the battery pack by sliding

it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

5 Set the camcorder onto the

Handycam Station securely.

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

To remove the battery pack

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

BATT (battery release) lever

Getting Started

To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor

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

POWER switch

With the v mark on the right

DC plug

DC IN jack

Open the jack cover.

Available running time for the supplied battery pack

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

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

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

Hard disk

HD SD HD SD

Charging time 135 Recording time*

Continuous recording time

1*2

85 105 90 105

Typical recording time*

Playback time*

40 50 40 50

130 130 140 140

(Unit:min.)

“Memory

Stick PRO

Duo”

*1[REC MODE]: SP

When the LCD backlight is on

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

On the battery pack

• When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and make sure that the

(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 11)/

ACCESS lamps (p. 13, 17) are turned off.

• 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).

On the charging/recording/playback time

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

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

• The available recording and playback time will 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.

Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

(HOME) (p. 21)

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

POWER switch

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.

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

2 Touch (HOME) t

(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/

LANG] t [CLOCK SET].

3 Select the desired geographical

area with / , then touch [NEXT].

STBY

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

12 00112008 AM

AREA SET

CLOCK SET

JAN 1 2008

Chicago

Mexico City

New York

Bogota

Santiago

CLOCK SET

12:00:00AM

60min

YMD

STBY

60min

The clock starts.

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.

• You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [BEEP] t [OFF].

Changing the language setting

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

Getting Started

4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME],

[Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch .

Step 3: 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.

• The recordable time with [HD SP] recording mode (the default setting) is as follows:

– On the internal hard disk: approx. 17 h 50 m

(HDR-SR11), approx. 36 h (HDR-SR12)

– On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (4 GB) made

by Sony Corporation: approx. 1 h 5 m

z Tips

• Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 19).

image

1 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA).

3 Touch the desired media and

4 Touch [YES] t .

To select the media for still images

Touch [PHOTO MEDIA SET] in step 2, then touch the desired media.

To check the media setting

1 Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to light

2 Check the media icon on the screen.

HDD HDD

MEMORY STICK

MOVIE MEDIA SET

Select the media and image quality.

image quality.

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

The media is changed.

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

MEMORY STICK

2 Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to

select the media for movies.

The media setting screen appears.

Media icon

: Hard disk : “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Insert 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 6.

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.

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.” Not e 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.

Getting Started

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

Recording/Playback

Recording

The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 12). In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the hard disk.

POWER switch C

: To record movies : To record still images

(HOME) B

(p. 21)

START/STOP A

START/STOP D

PHOTO

[STBY] t [REC]

10.2M

Flashing t Lights up

1 Turn the POWER switch C until the respective lamp lights up.

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

2 Start recording.

Movies Still Images

Press START/STOP D (or A).

To stop recording, press START/STOP D (or A) again.

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

appears beside or . When

disappears, the image has been recorded.

z Tips

• You can check the recordable time and the

remaining capacity by pressing (HOME) B t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO].

• You can capture still images by pressing

PHOTO E during movie recording.

• The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is approximately 13 hours.

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

Playback

You can play back the image recorded in the media that has been set on the media setting (p. 12). In the default setting, the images on the hard disk are played back.

(VIEW IMAGES) A

POWER switch B

(VIEW IMAGES) C

1 Goes to the (Film Roll Index) screen 2 Goes to the (Face Index) screen 3 Goes to (HOME) 4 Previous 6 images 5 Next 6 images 6 Returns to the recording screen

1 Turn the POWER switch B to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A).

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

7 Displays movies with HD (high definition)

image quality*

8 Displays still images 9 Searches for images by date q; (OPTION)

* appears when you select the movie with SD

(standard definition) image quality in [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 12).

Recording/Playback

3 Start playback.

Movies

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

Beginning of the movie/previous movie

Stops (goes to the INDEX screen)

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Next movie

Reverse/Forward

(OPTION)

Still Images

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

Slide show

Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen

Previous/Next

(OPTION)

To adjust the sound volume of movies

When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / .

z Tips

• On the VISUAL INDEX screen, i/B appears with the image on the tab that was most recently played back/recorded. When you touch an image marked with i/B, you can play it back from the point it was previously stopped.

Playing the image on a TV

Connection methods and quality of the image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 9). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.

b Notes

• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Some settings may need to be adjusted on the TV when playing back. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details.

Operation flow

Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.

Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.

Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].

Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [TV CONNECT Guide]. r

Make the required output settings on your camcorder.

Handycam Station

A/V Remote Connector

Open the jack cover.

b Notes

• When the A/V connecting cable is used to output images, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality.

• Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V OUT jack (p. 17). Connect the A/V connecting cable or component A/V cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder. If you connect A/V connecting cables or component A/ V cable to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may occur.

Name and functions of each part

Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in other chapters, are explained here.

1 2

3 4

;

ws wd wf wg

wh wk wl

Handycam Station

wg qs qa

9 0 qa

qj qk ql

Recording/Playback

1 Power zoom lever

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. You can magnify still images from about

1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom).

• When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in the center of the LCD screen.

2 Eyecup 3 Viewfinder

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

4 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image is clear.

5 QUICK ON button

When you press QUICK ON, the camcorder goes to sleep mode (power saving mode) instead of turning off. The QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again to start recording next time. Your camcorder returns to recording standby in approximately 1 second. The power turns off automatically if you do not operate your camcorder for a certain period during sleep mode.

6 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)

When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is writing/reading data.

7 Hook for a shoulder belt

Attach the shoulder belt (optional).

qd Speaker qf NIGHTSHOT switch

Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON ( appears) to record in dark places.

Recording/Playback

qg Zoom buttons

Press for zooming in/out. You can magnify still images from about

1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom).

• When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in the center of the LCD screen.

qh RESET button

Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.

qk EASY button

Press EASY to display and most of the settings are set automatically for easy recording/playback. To cancel, press EASY again.

ql DISP/BATT INFO button

You can switch the screen display when you press while the power is set to on. When you press while the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), you can check the remaining battery.

wa Built-in microphone

Sound picked up by the internal microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.

ws Flash

The flash will flash automatically depending on recording conditions in the default setting. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [PHOTO SETTINGS] t [FLASH MODE] to change the setting.

wd Remote sensor/Infrared port

Receives the signal from the Remote Commander.

wf Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining media capacity or battery power is low.

wh Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)

Attach a tripod (optional) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (optional:

the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).

wj MANUAL button You can display the [DIAL SETTING] screen with pressing and holding the manual button.

wk . (back light) button Press . (back light) to display . for adjusting the exposure for backlit subject. Press . (back light) again to cancel the backlight function.

wl CAM CTRL dial

You can use the menu item assigned on the [DIAL SETTING] screen.

Connecting to other devices

8 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the Built-in microphone (p. 18).

9 i (headphones) jack q; HDMI OUT (mini) jack

Connect with the HDMI cable (optional).

qa A/V Remote Connector/A/V OUT jack

Connect with the component A/V cable or A/V connecting cable.

qs (USB) jack Connect with the USB cable.

qj (DISC BURN) button Create a disc by connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc. For details, see “PMB Guide” (p. 28).

w; Active Interface Shoe

The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder.

wg Interface connector

Connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station.

Indicators displayed during recording/playback

Recording movies

Recording still images

10.2M

Viewing movies

Viewing still images

10.2M

A HOME button B Remaining battery (approx.) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or

[REC] (recording))

D Recording quality (HD/SD) and

Recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP)

E Recording/playback media F Counter (hour/minute/second) G Recording remaining time H OPTION button I FACE DETECTION J VIEW IMAGES button K Face Index set L 5.1ch surround recording M Image size N Approximate number of recordable still

images and media/During still image recording

O Return button P Playback mode Q Current playing movie number/Number

of total recorded movies

R Previous/Next button S Video operation buttons T Current playing still image number/

Number of total recorded still images

U Playback folder

Displays only when the playback media of still images is a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

V Slide show button W Data file name X VISUAL INDEX button

Recording/Playback

Indicators when you made changes

Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.

Upper left Upper right

Bottom

Upper left

Indicator Meaning

AUDIO MODE

Flash, REDEYE

Center

Indicator Meaning

10.2M 7.6M

6.1M

Center

Self-timer recording

REDUC BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT

IMAGE SIZE

Slide show set NightShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting

Warning

Upper right

Indicator Meaning

FADER

LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated

Media for still images

Bottom

Indicator Meaning

Face Index FACE DETECTION Picture effect Digital effect

9 Manual focus

. Backlight

n White balance

CONVERSION LENS

z Tips

• Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. See “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) for details.

• The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the media. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback.

SCENE SELECTION

SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/

SPOT METER AE SHIFT WB SHIFT TELE MACRO ZEBRA X.V.COLOR

Performing various functions - “ HOME” and “ OPTION”

You can display the menu screen by pressing (HOME) A (or B)/

(OPTION). For details of the menu items, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) (p. 26).

(HOME) B

To see the explanation of the HOME MENU (HELP)

1 Press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch (HELP).

The bottom of (HELP) turns orange.

(OPTION)

(HOME) A

Using the HOME MENU

You can change the operating settings for your convenience. Press (HOME) A (or B) to display the menu screen.

Menu items