Sony HDR XR 105 E, HDR-XR106E, HDR-XR100E, XR200VE User Manual

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Handycam Handbook

HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E/XR200E/ XR200VE

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2009 Sony Corporation

4-121-424-11(1)

GB

Using the Handycam Handbook

You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” software.

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About this Handycam Handbook

The example images used in this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder.

The HDR-XR200VE is used for illustrations in this book, unless otherwise mentioned.

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

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

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

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Using the Handycam Handbook.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 2
Searching for information quickly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 2
Useful recording techniques.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 6
Parts and controls..	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 7
Screen indicators.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
HOME” and	OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .		12
Using the	HOME MENU.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Using the	OPTION MENU.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
List of the	HOME MENU.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
List of the	OPTION MENU.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Read this before operating your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam.. .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Getting started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			21
Changing the language setting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Recording/Playback
Five pieces of advice for successful recording.. . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Recording and playing movies and photos easily		Easy Handycam Operation)
.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Recording movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Shooting photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Playing movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Viewing photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Recording.. . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Recording movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Shooting photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
Useful functions for recording movies and photos.. . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
Zooming.. . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording).. . . . . . . . . . . . .			35
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec).. . . . . . . . . . . .			36
Recording in dark places (NightShot) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			36
Recording in mirror mode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			37
Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off.. . . . . . . . . . . . .			38
Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR200VE) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			38

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Playback on the camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Playing movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Viewing photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Useful functions for playing movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDRXR200VE).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playing back a digest of your movies (HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK) (HDR-XR200E/ XR200VE).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Searching for desired images by date (Date Index).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using PB zoom with photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Playing back a series of photos (Slide show).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Playing images on a TV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide].. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Connecting to a high definition TV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using “BRAVIA” Sync.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Editing

Deleting movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR200VE).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Capturing a photo from a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Dubbing movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Copying photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Dividing a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Using the Playlist of movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Creating the Playlist.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Playing the Playlist.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc.

(USB cable connection).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc.

(A/V connecting cable connection).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Checking the battery information.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Utilizing recording media

Changing the recording medium.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Selecting the recording media for movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Selecting the recording media for photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Checking the media information.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Customizing your camcorder

MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 FACE FUNC. SET (Items to set face function).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 GENERAL SET (Other setup items).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Functions set in the OPTION MENU.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Additional information

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Expected recording time of movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Expected number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Using your camcorder abroad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Maintenance and precautions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 About the AVCHD format.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 About GPS (HDR-XR200VE).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 About “Memory Stick” media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 About x.v.Color.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 About handling of your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Index.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

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Checking your golf swing

SMTH SLW REC...........................................

37

Getting a good shot
of a ski slope or
beach
AUTO BACK LIGHT.	..................................... 79
BEACH.....................................................	102
SNOW......................................................	102

Compensating for camera shake during movie recording

STEADYSHOT.......................................

76

A child on the stage under a spot light

SPOTLIGHT...............................................

102

Fireworks with all its splendor

FIREWORKS.............................................	102
FOCUS......................................................	101

Capturing smiles
automatically
SMILE SHUTTER.	........................................ 85
Flowers in close-up
PORTRAIT................................................	102
FOCUS......................................................	101
TELE MACRO............................................	100
Focusing on the dog
on the left side of
the screen
FOCUS......................................................	101
SPOT FOCUS.............................................	100
SPOT MTR/FCS...........................................	99

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Parts and controls

Figures in ( ) are reference pages.

HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E

HDR-XR200E/XR200VE

Built-in microphone (35)

When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built-in microphone.

Active Interface Shoe

The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details.

The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To

remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory.

When you open or close the shoe cover, slide it as indicated by the arrow.

When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded.

You cannot use an external flash (sold separately) and the built-in flash at the same time.

When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built-in microphone (p. 35).

HDMI OUT (mini) jack (50)

A/V Remote Connector (50, 67)

(USB) jack (66)

HDR-XR105E/XR106E: output only

Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) (16)Flash (78, 82)

Camera recording lamp (96)

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

Remote sensor/Infrared port

Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 9) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.

LENS COVER switch (24, 31)

LCD screen/Touch panel (12, 37)

If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you

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can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

(HOME) button (12)Zoom buttons (35, 48)

START/STOP button (25, 32)

HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E

HDR-XR200E/XR200VE

(VIEW IMAGES) button (27, 40)

(DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide)

EASY button (25, 26)

GPS switch (HDR-XR200VE) (38)

RESET button

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

POWER button (21)

NIGHTSHOT button (36)DISP (display) button (38)Speaker

Access lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) (69)

While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.

“Memory Stick Duo” media slot (69)

(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21)

CHG lamp (HDR-XR100E/XR105E/ XR106E)/

/CHG lamp (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) (18)

ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (18)

While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.

Battery pack (18)DC IN jack (18)

Power zoom lever (35, 48)PHOTO button (27, 34)MODE button (26, 33)

START/STOP button (25, 32)Grip belt (24, 31)

Hook for a shoulder belt

Tripod receptacle

Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold

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

BATT (battery) release lever (19)

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Only for HDR-XR200E/XR200VE

DATA CODE button (88)

Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-XR200VE) of the recorded images when you press this button during playback.

PHOTO button (27, 34)

The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.

SCAN/SLOW buttons (29, 42)

/ (Previous/Next) buttons (29, 30, 41, 42)

PLAY button (29, 41)STOP button (29, 41)DISPLAY button (38)Transmitter

START/STOP button (25, 32)Power zoom buttons (35, 48)PAUSE button (29, 41)

VISUAL INDEX button (27, 40)

Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen during playback.

/ / / /ENTER buttons

When you press any of these buttons, the orange frame appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item with

/ / / , then press ENTER to enter.

Notes

Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 7).

When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the orange frame disappears. When you press any of / / / , or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last.

You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using / / / .

To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander

While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case.

Place a new battery with the + side facing up.

Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks.

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WARNING

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

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

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Screen indicators

Upper

Center

Upper right

Indicator

Meaning

HOME button (12)

AUDIO MODE (74)

Self-timer recording (105)

GPS tracking status (38)

YOUR LOCATION

(58)

Flash, REDEYE REDUC (78, 83)

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (104)

						MICREF LEVEL low (105)
						WIDE SELECT (74)
	60 min					Remaining battery
						Return button (12)
Center
	Indicator					Meaning
	[STBY]/[REC]					Recording status (25, 32)
						Photo size (80)
						Slide show set (49)
						NightShot (36)
						Warning (112)

Playback mode (27, 40)

Upper right

Indicator

Meaning

Recording image quality (HD/SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP)

(73)

Indicator Meaning

		Recording/playback media
		(69)
	0:00:00	Counter (hour:minute:
		seond) (27, 40)
	[00min]	Estimated recording
		remaining time (27, 40)
		FADER (104)
		LCD backlight off (38)
		Drop sensor off (98)
		Drop sensor activated (98)
	9999	Approximate number of
		recordable photos and
	9999
		recording media (26, 33)
		Playback folder (42)

Current playing movie or

100/112 photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos

(27, 40)

Bottom

	Indicator						Meaning
							FACE DETECTION (84)
							DETECTION SET (85)
							Manual focus (101)
							SCENE SELECTION
							(102)
							White balance (103)
							SteadyShot off (76, 81)
							SPOT MTR/FCS/SPOT
							METER/EXPOSURE (99,
							101)
							TELE MACRO (100)
							X.V.COLOR (76)
							CONVERSION LENS
							(79, 83)
							OPTION button (12)
							VIEW IMAGES button
							(27, 40)
							Slide show button (49)
101-0005							Data file name (29, 42)

Protected image (62)

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Indicator	Meaning
	VISUAL INDEX button
	(29, 42)

Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.

Some indicators may not appear depending on the model.

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“HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus

Using the HOME MENU

When you press the (HOME) button, the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc.

(HOME)

(HOME) button

Touch the desired category the menu item to be changed.

Menu item

Category

Follow the instructions on the screen.

After completing the setting, touch .

When the item is not on the screen, touch /.

To return to the previous screen, touch .

To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch .

You cannot select the grayed items or settings.

Using the HELP function

To see the descriptions on the HOME

MENU, touch (HELP) on	HOME
MENU screen. (The bottom	turns

orange.) Then, touch the item you want to know about.

Using the OPTION MENU

The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. The menu items you can change in the context appears.

(OPTION)

Touch the desired tab the item to change the setting.

Tab

After completing the setting, touch .

Notes

When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.)

You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation.

The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time.

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Menu lists

List of the			HOME MENU
	(CAMERA) category
	MOVIE*1			p. 31
	PHOTO*1			p. 33
	SMTH SLW REC			p. 37
	(VIEW IMAGES) category
	VISUAL INDEX*1			p. 42
	MAP*1*3			p. 43
	FILM ROLL*1			p. 44
	FACE*1			p. 45
	PLAYLIST			p. 64
	(OTHERS) category
	DELETE*1
		DELETE		p. 56
		DELETE		p. 56
	YOUR LOCATION*1*3			p. 58
	PHOTO CAPTURE			p. 59
	MOVIE DUB
			DUB	p. 60
			DUB	p. 60
	PHOTO COPY
	COPY by select			p. 61
		COPY by date		p. 61
	EDIT
		DELETE		p. 56
		DELETE		p. 56
		PROTECT		p. 62
		PROTECT		p. 62
		DIVIDE		p. 63
	PLAYLIST EDIT
		ADD/	ADD	p. 64
		ADD by date/		p. 64
		ADD by date
		ERASE/		p. 65
		ERASE
		ERASE ALL/		p. 65
		ERASE ALL
		MOVE/		p. 65
		MOVE

USB CONNECT

	USB CONNECT		p. 66
	USB CONNECT		p. 66
	DISC BURN	Operating Guide
	DOWNLOAD MUSIC*4		p. 46
TV CONNECT Guide*1			p. 50
MUSIC TOOL			p. 46
	DOWNLOAD MUSIC*1*4		p. 46
	EMPTY MUSIC*1*4		p. 46
BATTERY INFO			p. 68

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

	MOVIE MEDIA SET*1	p. 69
	PHOTO MEDIA SET*1	p. 69
	MEDIA INFO	p. 71
	MEDIA FORMAT*1	p. 71
	REPAIR IMG.DB F.	p. 110, 113

(SETTINGS) category

MOVIE SETTINGS

	/ SET*1	p. 73
	REC MODE	p. 73
	AUDIO MODE	p. 74
	NIGHTSHOT LIGHT*4	p. 74
	WIDE SELECT	p. 74
	DIGITAL ZOOM	p. 75
	STEADYSHOT	p. 76
	AUTO SLW SHUTTR	p. 76
	X.V.COLOR	p. 76
	GUIDEFRAME	p. 77
	REMAINING SET	p. 77
	FLASH MODE*1*4	p. 78
	FLASH LEVEL*4	p. 78
	REDEYE REDUC*4	p. 78
	CONVERSION LENS	p. 79
	AUTO BACK LIGHT	p. 79
PHOTO SETTINGS
	IMAGE SIZE*1	p. 80
	FILE NO.	p. 80
	NIGHTSHOT LIGHT*4	p. 80
	STEADYSHOT*4	p. 81
	AUTO SLW SHUTTR	p. 81
	GUIDEFRAME	p. 81
	FLASH MODE*1*4	p. 82

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	FLASH LEVEL*4		p. 82
	REDEYE REDUC*4		p. 83
	CONVERSION LENS		p. 83
	AUTO BACK LIGHT		p. 83
FACE FUNC. SET
	FACE DET. SETTING		p. 84
	SMILE SHUTTER*2		p. 85
VIEW IMAGES SET
/		SET	p. 86
	DATA CODE		p. 86
SOUND/DISP SET
	VOLUME*1		p. 89
	BEEP*1		p. 89
	LCD BRIGHT		p. 89
	LCD BL LEVEL		p. 89
	LCD COLOR		p. 90
OUTPUT SETTINGS
	TV TYPE		p. 91
	DISP OUTPUT		p. 92
	COMPONENT		p. 92
	HDMI RESOLUTION		p. 92
CLOCK/		LANG
	CLOCK SET*1		p. 21
	AREA SET		p. 94
	AUTO CLOCK ADJ*3		p. 94
	AUTO AREA ADJ*3		p. 94
	SUMMERTIME		p. 95
	LANGUAGE SET*1		p. 95
GENERAL SET
	DEMO MODE		p. 96
	REC LAMP*4		p. 96
	CALIBRATION		p. 129
	A.SHUT OFF		p. 97
	POWER ON BY LCD		p. 97
	REMOTE CTRL*4		p. 97
	DROP SENSOR		p. 98
	CTRL FOR HDMI		p. 98

[SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.

*1 You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation.

*2 You cannot set [FRAME SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation.

*3 HDR-XR200VE

*4 HDR-XR200E/XR200VE

List of the OPTION MENU

Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only.

tab

	SPOT MTR/FCS	p. 99
	SPOT METER	p. 99
	SPOT FOCUS	p. 100
	TELE MACRO	p. 100
	EXPOSURE	p. 101
	FOCUS	p. 101
	SCENE SELECTION	p. 102
	WHITE BAL.	p. 103
	FADER	p. 104
tab
tab
	BLT-IN ZOOM MIC	p. 104
	MICREF LEVEL	p. 105
	SELF-TIMER	p. 105
	TIMING	p. 38

The tab depends on the situation/no tab

	SLIDE SHOW	p. 49
	SLIDE SHOW SET	p. 49

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Read this before operating your camcorder

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.

AC Adaptor (1)

Power cord (Mains lead) (1)

Component A/V cable (1)

A/V connecting cable (1)

USB cable (1)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) Only for HDR-XR200E/XR200VE

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)

CD-ROM “Handycam Application

Software” (1)

“PMB” (software, including “PMB Guide”)

“Handycam Handbook” (PDF)

“Operating Guide” (1)

See page 69 for “Memory Stick” media you can use with this camcorder.

Using the camcorder

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

LCD screen

Battery pack

Shoe cover (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE)

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 128).

Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps (p. 21) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 18, 69) are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.

Ejecting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media from the camcorder

Removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder

Applying 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.

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.

Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane (HDR-XR200VE).

Menu items, LCD panel, and lens

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

The LCD screen are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over

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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, 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. 22).

Recording

Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure that 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.

Playing back recorded images on other devices

Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) 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

Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD)

This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device.

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.

For HDR-XR200E/XR200VE

The lens for your camcorder -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 (see Operating Guide). Also,

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you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 66).

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 (sold separately), 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. 98). 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.

Note on battery pack/AC Adaptor

Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder.

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, an indicator appears on the LCD screen (p. 112).

When the camcorder is connected to a computer

Do not try to format the hard disk or music file storage area (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) 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 5,000 meters (16,000 feet). Doing so may damage the

hard disk drive of your camcorder.

Note on disposal/transfer

Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 71) 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. 71) 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 recording media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first (p. 66, see Operating Guide too), and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 71).

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Getting started

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

Battery pack

		DC IN jack	Charge lamp
		DC plug		ACCESS lamp
	AC Adaptor	Power cord (mains lead)
				(hard disk)
				To the wall outlet
				(wall socket)

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

You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder.

1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.

2 Attachclicks. the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it

3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).

Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is facing the right.

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

4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder.

See page 116 on recording and playing time.

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When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen.

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

Time measured with the camcorder at 25 C (77 F). 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) is recommended.

To remove the battery pack

Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack

.

To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source

Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.

Charging the battery pack abroad

You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.

Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.

Notes on the battery pack

When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Photo) lamp (p. 21)/ACCESS lamp (p. 18)/access lamp (p. 69) are turned off.

The charge lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions:

The battery pack is not attached correctly.

The battery pack is damaged.

When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE).

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

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.

In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]).

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Notes 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.

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

1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

Your camcorder is turned on.

To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.

POWER

(Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos

2 Select the desired geographical area with /, then touch [NEXT].

Touch the button on the

LCD screen.

	To set the date and time again, touch	(HOME)		(SETTINGS) [CLOCK/			LANG]
3	[CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on the screen, touch			/	until the item appears.
	Set [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch				.

The clock starts.

If you set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour.

The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] .

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

If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 129).

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Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] set to [ON] (p. 94). The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to [OFF] (HDR-XR200VE).

To turn off the power

Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds, and the power is turned off.

You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.

When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 97) is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER.

Changing the language setting

You	the on		displays to show messages in a specified language.
	(HOME)	(SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET]
a desired language			.

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Recording/Playback

Five pieces of advice for successful recording

Stabilizing your camcorder

When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body.

The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder.

Zooming smoothly

Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them.

Evoking a feeling of spaciousness

Use the panning technique. Stabilize yourself, move your camcorder horizontally as you turn your upper body slowly. Stay still at the end of panning for a while to make the scene look stable.

Accentuating movies with narration

Consider the sound to be recorded with your movies. Narrate the subject, or talk to the subject during shooting.

Aim for a balanced volume of voices, since the recording person is closer to the microphone than the recorded person.

Using accessories

Make good use of camcorder accessories.

For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages.

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Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation)

Simply press EASY. You can record or play movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation).

During Easy Handycam operation, you can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically.

When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.)

Recording movies

In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the hard disk (p. 69, 73).

Fasten the grip belt.

Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

Your camcorder is turned on.

To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21).

For HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E

Open the lens cover.

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Press EASY.

appears on the LCD screen.

Press START/STOP to start recording.

  [STBY] [REC]

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

Tips

The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 73).

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Shooting photos

Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

Your camcorder is turned on.

To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21).

For HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E

Open the lens cover.

Press EASY.

appears on the LCD screen.

Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.

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

Flashes Lights up

When disappears, the photo is recorded on the internal hard disk.

Playing movies

Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

Your camcorder is turned on.

To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21).

Press (VIEW IMAGES).

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.

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Touch the (or ) tab ( ) a desired movie ( ).

HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E

HOME MENU	Searches for images by
Previous 6 images	date (p. 47)
Next 6 images
Returns to the
recording screen

: Displays the Film Roll Index screen (p. 44).

: Displays the Face Index screen (p. 45).

: Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* : Displays photos.

* appears when you select standard definition image quality (SD) movies in [/SET] (p. 86).

appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.)

HDR-XR200E/XR200VE

HOME MENU Searches for images by date (p. 47)

Previous 6 images

Next 6 images

Returns to the recording screen

: Displays the Highlight Playback screen (p. 46).

: Displays the screen to select the index type ([MAP] (HDR-XR200VE)/ [FILM ROLL]/[FACE]) (p. 43, 44, 45).

: Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.* : Displays photos.

* appears when you select standard definition image quality (SD) movies in [/SET] (p. 86).

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appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.)

Your camcorder starts

Volume adjustment
Previous	Next
To stop	To fast-forward
To fast-reverse	To pause/play

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		/		during

You can adjust the volume by touching adjust with / during playback.

The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 86).

To change the recording media, select the recording media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 69).

Protected demonstration movie has been provided on your camcorder when you buy it.

Viewing photos

On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch	(Photo) tab ( ) a desired photo
( ).

Displays the Map Index screen (p. 43) (HDR-

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Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo.

Previous

To the VISUAL

INDEX screen

Slide show/pause

Next

Tips

The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 86).

To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 69).

To cancel Easy Handycam operation

After you finish recording, or close menu setting screen, press EASY again disappears from the LCD screen.

Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation

Press (HOME) to display the menu items available for setup changes. See “Menu lists” (p. 13) on the available menu items.

Notes
You cannot use	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. If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear.

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