Sony DCR-PJ5 manuals
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2 Using the Handycam HandbookSearching for information quickly 3 Read this firstSupplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Software (1) Using the camcorder Menu items, LCD panel, and lens About changing the language setting RecordingBlack points White, red, blue or green points 4 Note on playbackSave all your recorded image data Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] Notes on optional accessories About images, illustrations, and screen displays of this manual Confirm the model name of your camcorder 5 Notes on useOn the drop sensor (DCR-SR21) Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR21) 6 Operation flow7 Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder Zooming smoothly Evoking a feeling of spaciousness Accentuating movies with narration Using accessories 9 Table of contents12 Step 1: Charging the battery packYou can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. 14 To remove the battery packClose 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 Charging the battery pack abroad Notes on the battery pack Notes on the AC Adaptor 15 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeUsing the Multi-selector 17 Changing the language setting 18 Step 3: Preparing the recording mediaMulti-selector Memory card DCR-SR21: *Internal hard disk Memory card Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR21) [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [MOVIE MEDIA SET].The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears. Select the desired recording media. Select [YES] .The recording medium is changed. Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR21) 19 Recording media icon [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Select the desired recording media. Select [YES] .The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings Inserting a memory card Recording/Playback 21 Recording28 Playback 29 Playing moviesYour camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Your camcorder displays the selected photo. To adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, select adjust with / . Viewing photos 31 Useful functions for playing movies and 34 Using the built-in projector (DCR-PJ5)36 Playing images on a TV38 Deleting movies and You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Select (MENU) [Show others] [DELETE] (under [EDIT] category). To delete movies, select [DELETE] [ DELETE]. Select and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Select [YES] . 40 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)Select (MENU) [Show others] [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category). To protect movies, select [ PROTECT] [ PROTECT]. Select the movies and photos to be protected. Select [YES] .To undo the protection of movies and photos To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time To undo the protection of movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time 41 Dividing a movie42 Capturing a photo from a movie43 Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR- SR21)Dubbing movies Select (MENU) [Show others] [MOVIE DUB] (under [EDIT] category). Select the type of dubbing. Select the movie to be dubbed. 44 Copying photos45 Using the Playlist of moviesCreating the Playlist Playing the Playlist Saving movies and photos with a computer 47 Creating a disc with one touch48 Importing movies and photos to a computer49 Creating a disc50 Uploading images to a media serviceStarting up PMB Portable (Windows) Starting up PMB Portable (Macintosh) 51 Notes on PMB PortableSaving images with an external device 52 Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY)If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket). Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the external media. Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the (USB) jack of your camcorder.When the [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears, select [YES].USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately) 53 Select [Copy.] on the camcorder After the operation is completed, select on the camcorder 55 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder60 Using menus63 Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category (SHOOTING SET) category (PHOTO SETTINGS) category (PLAYBACK) category (EDIT) category (OTHERS) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category (GENERAL SET) category 65 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)SCENE SELECTION FADERBLACK FADER To cancel the fader before starting the operation, select [OFF]. 66 WHITE BAL. (White balance)You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. AUTO OUTDOOR ( ) INDOOR () ONE PUSH ( ) 67 EXPOSUREFOCUS TELE MACRO 68 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)REC MODE (Recording mode) GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) FACE DETECTION 69 AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM BACK LIGHT WIDE SELECT 70 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)SELF-TIMER IMAGE SIZE FILE NO. (File number) 71 PLAYBACK (Items for playback)VISUAL INDEX VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX FILM ROLL FACE PLAYLIST PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA 72 EDIT OTHERS (Items for other settings) 73 MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)MEDIA SETTINGS (DCR-SR21) MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMATTo prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered (DCR-SR21) REPAIR IMG.DB F. 74 GENERAL SET (Other setup items)SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) LCD COLOR DISPLAY SET 75 OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT (Display output) CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) 76 OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE USB LUN SETTING DROP SENSOR (DCR-SR21) Additional information 77 TroubleshootingOverall operationsThe power does not turn on. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have changed automatically. Your camcorder gets warm. 78 Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The battery pack is quickly discharged. LCD screenMenu items are grayed out. Dots in lines appear on the LCD screen. The icons on the LCD screen quickly disappear. Memory cardOperations using the memory card cannot be performed. 79 Recording80 PlaybackProjector 81 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devicesEditing movies/photos on your camcorder Dubbing/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a Computer Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneouslyCannot use Because of following settings 82 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsC:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) (Warning on the internal hard disk of the camcorder) (Battery level warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) (High temperature warning) (Low temperature warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) 83 Description of warning messagesRecording mediaBuffer overflow Recovering data. Cannot recover data. Reinsert the memory card. This memory card is not formatted correctly. Still picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures. This memory card may not be able to record or play movies. This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly. Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. 84 OtherNo further selection is possible. Data protected. 85 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photosExpected time of recording and playback with each battery packRecording timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-PJ5/SX21 Playing timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-PJ5/SX21 Expected recording time of moviesInternal hard disk Memory card 86 Expected number of recordable photosInternal recording media (DCR-SR21)You can record the maximum 9,999 photos. Memory card 87 Using your camcorder abroad89 Maintenance and precautionsAbout the memory cardOn the memory card adaptor On image data compatibility About the Memory Stick media Notes on using the Memory Stick Micro media 90 About the InfoLITHIUM battery packWhat is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life 91 About handling of your camcorderOn use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time Moisture condensation 92 LCD screenTo clean the LCD screen To clean the projector lens (DCR-PJ5) On handling the casing About care and storage of the lens On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery 93 Note on disposal/transfer (DCR-SR21)Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card On trademarks 94 Notes on the LicenseOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Quick reference 95 Screen indicatorsUpper left Center Upper right Bottom 96 Parts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR21/SX21 DCR-PJ5Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 99 Index
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