Sony DCR-SR67, DCR-SR48 manual Batteries/power sources, LCD screen

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During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows.

[REC MODE]: [SP]

[DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]

Some menu items retain the setting made during Easy Handycam operation even after Easy Handycam operation is finished.

The following items return to the default settings in more than 12 hours after you close the LCD screen.

[DROP SENSOR]

[SPOT MTR/FCS]

[SPOT METER]

[SPOT FOCUS]

[EXPOSURE]

[FOCUS]

[SCENE SELECTION]

[WHITE BAL.]

[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]

[MICREF LEVEL]

Back light

Your camcorder gets warm.

Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.

Batteries/power sources

The power abruptly turns off.

Use the AC Adaptor.

In the default setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 76), or turn on the power again.

Charge the battery pack (p. 16).

The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.

Close the LCD screen (p. 16).

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 16).

Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.

The battery charge is completed (p. 16).

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 16). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction.

The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 101).

The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.

The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 101).

LCD screen

Menu items are grayed out.

You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.

There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 89).

The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.

Touch the LCD screen lightly.

Press DISP (p. 34).

The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.

Adjust the touch panel [CALIBRATION] (p. 102).

Table of Contents

Useful Recording Techniques

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Contents  2009 Sony Corporation 124-310-121 About this Handycam Handbook Using the Handycam HandbookSearching for information quickly  Click hereTable of contents Customizing your camcorder EditingUtilizing recording media File/folder structure on the internal hard disk TroubleshootingAdditional information Useful recording techniques  Speaker  Access lamp Hard diskParts and controls  LCD screen/Touch panel 10Upper right Screen indicatorsCenter Upper leftUseful Recording Techniques Index Home Option Taking advantage of two types of menus Using the Home MenuUsing the Option Menu Menu lists ListTab List of the Option MenuFollowing items are available on the Option Menu only Tab depends on the situation/no tabSupplied items Using the camcorderLCD screen Battery pack  Operating GuideRecording About changing the language settingWhen the camcorder is connected to a computer Save all your recorded image dataIf you cannot record/play back images, perform Media Format Carl Zeiss lensTurn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen Charging the battery packBattery pack DC plug DC in jack AC Adaptor CHG charge lampCharging the battery pack abroad To remove the battery packTo use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Charging timeContents Useful Recording Techniques Index Set DST SET or SUMMERTIME, date and time, then touch Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeOpen the LCD screen of your camcorder 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 moviesShooting photos  Press Easy Press START/STOP to start recording  Open the lens coverFlashes Lights up  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Press Easy  Press View Images Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder  Touch the Movie tab  a desired movie Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo Viewing photosYour camcorder starts playing the selected movie 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 Previous Next To adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, touch  adjust with /  To fast-reverse To pause/playYour camcorder displays the selected photo To the Visual Next Press View Images Useful functions for playing movies and photosSearching for desired scene by pinpoint Film Roll Index  Touch Film Roll IndexReturns to the Visual Index screen  Touch Face IndexSearching for desired images by date Date Index Recording dates of images are displayed on the screen Using PB zoom with photos Touch date on the screen Screen is framedTo stop the slide show Playing back a series of photos Slide showTouch on the photo playback screen To restart the slide showRemote Connector  A/V connecting cable supplied A/V connecting cable with S Video sold separately Playing images on a TVWhen connecting to your TV via a VCR  Play back movies and photos on your camcorder pTo delete movies, touch Deleting movies and photosTouch Home  Others Touch YES   Touch  YES   Touch the movie to be captured Touch at the point where you want to captureCapturing a photo from a movie Touch Touch the type of dubbing Dubbing movies Touch Home  Others MOVIE DUB  Select the movie to be dubbed Touch the type of copying Copying photos Touch Home  Others PHOTO Copy  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 dividedSelected movie is marked with Using the Playlist of moviesCreating the Playlist To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time Touch the movie you want to play back Playing the Playlist Touch Home  View Images PLAYLIST 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 Screen To create a disc with the selected imagesTo play back a disc on the DVD writer  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 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc  A/V connecting cable supplied A/V connecting cable with S Video Sold separately  Insert the recording media in the recording deviceSettings  Output Settings Remaining battery capacity is shown Checking the battery informationTouch Home  Others  Battery Info To close the battery information screenSelecting the recording media for photos Changing the recording mediaSelecting the recording media Inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo mediaMemory Stickmedia You cannot use it in your camcorder Access lamp Touch YES 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 Audio Mode DCR-SR67/SR87 Movie Settings Items for recording moviesREC Mode Recording mode 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 SETFile NO. File number Photo Settings Items for recording photosImage Size 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 Beep SOUND/DISP SET Items to adjust the sound and the screenVolume LCD BrightYou can adjust the color of the LCD screen LCD ColorTV Type Output Settings Items for when connected to a TVYou can set where the screen displays are to be output Disp Output Display outputArea SET CLOCK/ Lang Items to set clock and languageClock SET DST SET/SUMMERTIMECalibration General SET Other setup itemsDemo Mode Shut OFF Auto shut offPower on by LCD Drop SensorSpot MTR/FCS To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch AutoFunctions set in the Option Menu 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 Fader Steps Recording mode Fader  a desired setting  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 Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Connecting/Dubbing to other devicesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslyLow temperature warning  Battery level warningHigh temperature warning Description of warning messages Still picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures Reinsert the Memory StickThis Memory Stick is not formatted correctly This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play moviesRecording time Battery packRecording time of movies/number of recordable photos Internal hard disk DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67Internal hard disk Recording modeExpected recording time of movies DCR-SR67/SR87Memory Stick PRO Duo media DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 Expected number of recordable photosYou can record the maximum 9,999 photos 152 ×On TV color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower supply System UsedWorld time difference Setting to the local timeTime-zone Area setting Differences Folder name goes up 101PNV01  102PNV01  Image management files Movie files MPEG2 files  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 103 On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryHow to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery 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.
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