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On trademarks

“Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Notes on the License

ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA

IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.

“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests

by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections.

Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software.

On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software

The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the camcorder.

This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL.

Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SR87 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/

We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.

Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL,” and “LGPL” software.

To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/

Table of Contents

Useful Recording Techniques

Index

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Contents  2009 Sony Corporation 124-310-121 Using the Handycam Handbook Searching for information quicklyAbout this Handycam Handbook  Click hereTable of contents Customizing your camcorder EditingUtilizing recording media File/folder structure on the internal hard disk TroubleshootingAdditional information Useful recording techniques  Access lamp Hard disk Parts and controls Speaker  LCD screen/Touch panel 10Screen indicators CenterUpper right Upper leftUseful Recording Techniques Index Home Option Taking advantage of two types of menus Using the Home MenuUsing the Option Menu Menu lists ListList of the Option Menu Following items are available on the Option Menu onlyTab Tab depends on the situation/no tabUsing the camcorder LCD screen Battery packSupplied items  Operating GuideAbout changing the language setting When the camcorder is connected to a computerRecording Save all your recorded image dataIf you cannot record/play back images, perform Media Format Carl Zeiss lensCharging the battery pack Battery pack DC plug DC in jack AC AdaptorTurn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen CHG charge lampTo remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power sourceCharging the battery pack abroad Charging timeContents Useful Recording Techniques Index Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorderSet DST SET or SUMMERTIME, date and time, then touch Your camcorder is turned onChanging the language setting To turn off the powerFive pieces of advice for successful recording Stabilizing your camcorderDefault setting, movies are recorded on the hard disk p Recording movies Press Easy  Press START/STOP to start recordingShooting photos  Open the lens coverFlashes Lights up  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Press Easy Playing movies  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Press View Images  Touch the Movie tab  a desired movie Viewing photos Your camcorder starts playing the selected movieYour camcorder starts playing the selected photo Next To the Visual Index screenInvalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation To cancel Easy Handycam operationMenu settings during Easy Handycam operation Recording  Press START/STOP to start recording  Press Mode to turn on the Photo lamp Data code during recordingFlashes  Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded Wider range of view Close view Wide angle Useful functions for recording movies and photosZooming Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror mode Switching the screen displayPlayback on the camcorder  Touch the Movie tab  a desired movie To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch  adjust with / Previous Next To fast-reverse To pause/playYour camcorder displays the selected photo To the Visual NextUseful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired scene by pinpoint Film Roll Index Press View Images  Touch Film Roll IndexReturns to the Visual Index screen  Touch Face IndexSearching for desired images by date Date Index Using PB zoom with photos  Touch date on the screenRecording dates of images are displayed on the screen Screen is framedPlaying back a series of photos Slide show Touch on the photo playback screenTo stop the slide show To restart the slide show A/V connecting cable supplied  A/V connecting cable with S Video sold separatelyRemote Connector Playing images on a TVWhen connecting to your TV via a VCR  Play back movies and photos on your camcorder pDeleting movies and photos Touch Home  OthersTo delete movies, touch Touch YES   Touch  YES   Touch at the point where you want to capture Capturing a photo from a movieTouch the movie to be captured TouchDubbing movies  Touch Home  Others MOVIE DUB Touch the type of dubbing  Select the movie to be dubbedCopying photos  Touch Home  Others PHOTO Copy Touch the type of copying  Select the photo to be copiedTo undo the protection of movies and photos Touch Home  Others  Edit To protect movies, touchTouch the movies and photos to be protected Dividing a movie Touch the movie to be dividedUsing the Playlist of movies Creating the PlaylistSelected movie is marked with To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one timePlaying the Playlist  Touch Home  View Images PLAYLIST Touch the movie you want to play back To erase unnecessary movies from the PlaylistExternal Drive screen appears on the camcorder screen  Press Disc Burn on the DVD writerDisc Burn screen appears on the camcorder screen To create a disc with the selected images To play back a disc on the DVD writerScreen  Press and disconnect the USB cableUSB Select screen appears on the camcorder screen  Touch USB Connect when movies are recorded on Disconnect the USB cable  A/V connecting cable supplied  A/V connecting cable with S Video Sold separatelyCreating a disc with a recorder, etc  Insert the recording media in the recording deviceSettings  Output Settings Checking the battery information Touch Home  Others  Battery InfoRemaining battery capacity is shown To close the battery information screenChanging the recording media Selecting the recording mediaSelecting the recording media for photos Inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo mediaAccess lamp  Touch YESMemory Stickmedia You cannot use it in your camcorder To eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo mediaTo turn off the display Checking the media informationTouch Home  Manage Media MEDIA Info Deleting all movies Photos FormattingEmpty screen appears Touch EmptyFormat screen appears Movie Settings Items for recording movies REC Mode Recording modeAudio Mode DCR-SR67/SR87 Default settings are marked with Digital Zoom Zooming zone appears when you select the zooming levelWide Select Guideframe SteadyshotAuto SLW Shuttr Auto Slow Shutter Remaining SET Face SETPhoto Settings Items for recording photos Image SizeFile NO. File number You can select a photo size to be shotGuideframe Movie Photo View Images SET Items to customize the displayData Code Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index SOUND/DISP SET Items to adjust the sound and the screen VolumeBeep LCD BrightYou can adjust the color of the LCD screen LCD ColorOutput Settings Items for when connected to a TV You can set where the screen displays are to be outputTV Type Disp Output Display outputCLOCK/ Lang Items to set clock and language Clock SETArea SET DST SET/SUMMERTIMEGeneral SET Other setup items Demo ModeCalibration Shut OFF Auto shut offPower on by LCD Drop SensorTo return the setting to automatic exposure, touch Auto Functions set in the Option MenuSpot MTR/FCS Spot Meter Flexible spot meterTele Macro To adjust the focus automatically, touch AutoSpot Focus Focus To adjust the exposure automatically, touch AutoExposure Scene Selection You can record images effectively in various situationsWhite BAL. White balance Outdoor Indoor Steps Recording mode  Fader  a desired setting Fader BLT-IN Zoom MIC Built-in zoom microphoneYou can select the microphone level for recording sound SELF-TIMERMicref Level Microphone reference level Troubleshooting Overall operations/Easy Handycam operationBatteries/power sources LCD screenMemory Stick PRO Duo media RecordingPlayback Connecting/Dubbing to other devices Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsEditing movies/photos on your camcorder Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslyLow temperature warning  Battery level warningHigh temperature warning Description of warning messages Reinsert the Memory Stick This Memory Stick is not formatted correctlyStill picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play moviesBattery pack Recording time of movies/number of recordable photosRecording time Internal hard disk DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67Recording mode Expected recording time of moviesInternal hard disk DCR-SR67/SR87Expected number of recordable photos You can record the maximum 9,999 photosMemory Stick PRO Duo media DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 152 ×Using your camcorder abroad Power supplyOn TV color systems System UsedWorld time difference Setting to the local timeTime-zone Area setting Differences  Image management files  Movie files MPEG2 filesFolder name goes up 101PNV01  102PNV01  Photo files Jpeg filesOn the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor Maintenance and precautionsAbout the Memory Stick media About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack 100101 About handling of your camcorder102 On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery103 On handling the casingOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied software 104On trademarks Index 105106 Protect107

DCR-SR48, DCR-SR67 specifications

The Sony DCR-SR67 and DCR-SR48 are versatile camcorders that cater to both amateur and semi-professional videographers seeking compact yet feature-rich recording solutions. Released as part of the Handycam series, these models emphasize convenience, ease of use, and advanced technology, making them popular choices among users who need reliable handheld recording devices.

The DCR-SR67 boasts a built-in 30 GB hard drive, allowing for ample storage capacity for hours of high-quality video footage. This model supports a maximum recording time of approximately 20 hours in standard mode. In contrast, the DCR-SR48 features a slightly smaller 40 GB hard drive, providing an extended recording time. Both camcorders support MPEG-2 encoding, ensuring efficient file compression without significant loss of quality.

A key characteristic of these camcorders is their advanced imaging technology. Both models are equipped with a 1/6-inch CCD image sensor, delivering clear and bright images while maintaining accurate color reproduction. The lenses feature a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar design, known for producing sharp, high-contrast visuals. They also incorporate optical image stabilization (OIS) to minimize shake during handheld recording, further enhancing the overall video quality.

Another noteworthy feature is the innovative NightShot technology that allows users to capture footage in low-light conditions. This infrared mode is particularly useful for recording in dark environments, opening up opportunities for creative shooting scenarios. Additionally, both camcorders come equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD screen for easy framing and playback of video clips.

On the connectivity front, the DCR-SR67 and DCR-SR48 offer USB 2.0 ports for fast data transfer to computers, making sharing and editing footage straightforward. An AV output allows for connection to televisions and external displays for immediate playback. These camcorders also support Memory Stick Duo, providing an additional storage option for users who want to extend capacity.

In summary, the Sony DCR-SR67 and DCR-SR48 are compact and capable camcorders, featuring substantial internal storage, advanced imaging technologies, and user-friendly interfaces. With options for low-light recording and solid connectivity, they cater to both casual users and more serious filmmakers looking to capture their memories with style and ease.