Sony DCR-SR67, DCR-SR48 manual Playback

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SteadyShot does not function.

Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 66).

Even if [STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON], your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations.

A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.

This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not a malfunction.

A vertical white line may appear on an image taken in bright light.

This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.

Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.

Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 66).

Undesirable flicker occurs.

This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction.

[LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be adjusted.

You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:

The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out.

The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.

Playback

Images cannot be played back.

Select the recording media you want to play back by touching (HOME)

(MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 59).

Photos cannot be played back.

Photos cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is not a malfunction.

Photos recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction.

is indicated on an image on the VISUAL INDEX screen.

This may appear on an image recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.

You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack before the ACCESS/access lamp is turned off after recording. This may damage your image data and is displayed.

is indicated on an image on the VISUAL INDEX screen.

The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] the recording medium. If it still appears, delete the image with (p. 44).

No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback.

Turn up the volume (p. 36).

Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open the LCD screen.

When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 84) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may be difficult to hear.

Left and right sound will be heard unbalanced when playing back movies on computers or other devices.

This happens when sound recorded in 5.1ch surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo sound) by a computer or other device. This is not a malfunction (DCR-SR67/SR87).

Change the sound conversion type (downmix type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your playback device for details.

Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the supplied software “PMB” (DCR- SR67/SR87).

Record sound with [AUDIO MODE] set to [2ch STEREO] (DCR-SR67/SR87) (p. 64).

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 Utilizing recording media EditingCustomizing your camcorder Additional information TroubleshootingFile/folder structure on the internal hard disk Useful recording techniques  Access lamp Hard disk Parts and controls Speaker  LCD screen/Touch panel 10Screen indicators CenterUpper right Upper leftUseful Recording Techniques Index Using the Option Menu Using the Home MenuHome Option Taking advantage of two types of menus 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 cover Press Easy  Open the LCD screen of your camcorderFlashes Lights up 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 screenMenu settings during Easy Handycam operation To cancel Easy Handycam operationInvalid buttons 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 Zooming Useful functions for recording movies and photosWider range of view Close view Wide angle 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 IndexSearching for desired images by date Date Index  Touch Face IndexReturns to the Visual Index screen 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 copiedTouch the movies and photos to be protected Touch Home  Others  Edit To protect movies, touchTo undo the protection of movies and photos 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 PlaylistDisc Burn screen appears on the camcorder screen  Press Disc Burn on the DVD writerExternal Drive 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 cable Disconnect the USB cable  Touch USB Connect when movies are recorded onUSB Select screen appears on the camcorder screen  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 mediaTouch Home  Manage Media MEDIA Info Checking the media informationTo turn off the display Deleting all movies Photos FormattingFormat screen appears Touch EmptyEmpty screen appears Movie Settings Items for recording movies REC Mode Recording modeAudio Mode DCR-SR67/SR87 Default settings are marked with Wide Select Zooming zone appears when you select the zooming levelDigital Zoom Auto SLW Shuttr Auto Slow Shutter SteadyshotGuideframe Remaining SET Face SETPhoto Settings Items for recording photos Image SizeFile NO. File number You can select a photo size to be shotGuideframe Data Code View Images SET Items to customize the displayMovie Photo 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 meterSpot Focus To adjust the focus automatically, touch AutoTele Macro Exposure To adjust the exposure automatically, touch AutoFocus 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 microphoneMicref Level Microphone reference level SELF-TIMERYou can select the microphone level for recording sound 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 simultaneouslyHigh temperature warning  Battery level warningLow 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 UsedTime-zone Area setting Differences Setting to the local timeWorld time difference  Image management files  Movie files MPEG2 filesFolder name goes up 101PNV01  102PNV01  Photo files Jpeg filesAbout the Memory Stick media Maintenance and precautionsOn the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor 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 trademarks 104On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software 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.