Sony DCR-SR220 manuals
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1 Enjoying yourcamcorder Getting Started Recording/Playback Editing Utilizing recording media Customizing your Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference 2008 Sony Corporation 2 Read this before operating your camcorder3 About menu items, LCD panel and lensThe LCD screen is manufactured using extremely Black point White, red, blue or green point On recording About changing the language setting About this Handbook About the Carl Zeiss lens Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coatedto suppress unwanted reflections, then faithfully reproduce colors 4 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam5 Table of contentsRead this before operating your Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking Step 3: Turning the power on, and Step 4: Making setting adjustments Capturing a still image from a movie Dubbing/copying images to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your camcorder Printing recorded still images (MANAGE MEDIA) category Checking the media information Deleting all images (Formatting) Preventing data on the hard disk of the 6 What you can do with theActivating functions using the Functions set in the OPTION MENU File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Indicators displayed during recording 7 Subject examples and solutions8 The media you set is effective for recording/playback/editing operationsGet ready (p. 12) Selecting the media (p. 20) Shoot using your camcorder (p. 25) Play back the images Save recorded images Dubbing/copying images from the hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 42) Dubbing to other devices (p. 47) Delete images Deleting the selected images (p. 38) Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 53) 9 “HOME” and “OPTION”- Taking advantage of two types of menus10 Using the HOME MENU2 Press(HOME) (or ) 3 Touch the desired category Example: (OTHERS) category 4 Touch the desired item Example: [EDIT] 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation To hide the HOME MENU screen 1 Press(HOME) The HOME MENU appears 2 Touch(HELP) The bottom of the (HELP) button turns orange 11 3 Touch the item you want to learn more aboutTo deactivate the HELP Using the OPTION MENU camcorder your Enjoying 12 Step 1: Checking supplied items13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack14 To remove your camcorder from the Handycam StationTo charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor POWER switch with the mark on the right Open the jack cover To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release lever To use a wall outlet (wall socket) for the power source To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO 15 Charging timeNP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack On the battery pack 16 On the charging/recording/playback timeOn the AC Adaptor 17 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time(HOME) (Movie): To record movies (Movie): (Still): To record still images (Still): Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time 2 Touch(HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/LANG] [CLOCK SET] The [CLOCK SET] screen appears 3 Select the desired geographical area with/, then touch [NEXT] 5 Set [Y] (year) with 6 Select [M] with / , then set the month with 7 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT] 8 Make sure that the clock is correctly set, then touch The clock starts You can set any year up to the year For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM 18 To turn off the powerTurn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) about 3 months Tips Changing the language setting 19 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording20 Step 5: Selecting the media21 Inserting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder, see page 1 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” 3 Touch [YES] To record only still images on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” touch [NO] ACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”) To remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” 22 Recording and playback with ease(Easy Handycam operation)23 Playing back recorded movies/still images1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder 2 Press(VIEW IMAGES) (or ) Previous 6 images Next 6 images Searches for images by date (p. 33) Recording/Playback : Film Roll Index (p. 32) : Face Index (p. 32) : Displays movies : Displays still images 3 Start playback. Movies: Touch the tab and the movie to be played back Returns (to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen) Beginning of the movie/previous movie Stops (goes to the Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Next movie Reverse/Forward * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 64) 24 Still images:Touch the tab and the still image to be played back To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. disappears from the LCD screen Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation 25 Recording26 1 Turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp lights up2 Press START/STOP (or ) 1 Turn the POWER switch until the (Still) lamp lights up recorded 27 ZoomingRecording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Built-inmicrophone Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p. 107) Starting shooting quickly (QUICK ON) When you press QUICK ON, the camcorder goes to sleep mode (power saving mode) instead of turning off. The QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again to start recording in about 1 second when you start recording next time 28 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)You can record high quality still images during movie recording by pressing PHOTO You cannot use the flash during movie recording may appear when the capacity of the recording media is not enough or when you When the POWER switch is set to Recording in dark places (NightShot) Infrared port Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 29 the back light function, press (back light) againRecording in mirror mode Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) Touch (HOME) (CAMERA) [SMTH SLW REC] Press START/STOP Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording To change the setting Touch (OPTION) tab, then select the setting you want to change [TIMING] [3sec AFTER] Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds [3sec BEFORE] [RECORD SOUND] such as conversation on the slow motion pictures (The default setting is [OFF]) Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording…] is displayed in step 30 Playback31 3 Start playbackPlaying movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back Viewing still images Touch thetab, and the still image to be played back To adjust the volume of movies Tips (OPTION) tab [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with 32 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder, and press(VIEW IMAGES) The [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen 2 Touch(Film Roll Index) 3 Touch/to select the desired movie Playback starts from the selected scene Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) The detected face images during recording are displayed on the index screen You can play back the movie from the selected face image 2 Touch(Face Index) 4 Touch/, then touch the desired face image to view the scene Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image 33 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)You can efficiently search for desired images by date 3 Touch the date button at the upper right of the LCD screen The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen 4 Touch/to select the date of the desired image, and touch The images of the selected date are displayed on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen Using PB zoom You can magnify still images from about 34 To cancel, touchPlaying back a series of still images (Slide show) Touch on the still image playback screen The slide show begins from the selected still image Touch to stop the slide show To restart, touch again 35 Playing the image on a TV37 Saving images38 (OTHERS) categoryDeleting images 42 Dubbing/copying images to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your camcorder43 Copying still images[PHOTO COPY] The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears 2 Touch the type of copying [COPY by select]: To select a still image and copy [COPY by date]: To copy all still images of a specified date 3 Select the still image to be copied [COPY by date]: Select the recording date of the still image to be copied, then touch . You cannot select multiple dates Copying starts 44 Dividing a movie45 Creating the Playlist47 Dubbing to other devices48 1 Turn on your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES)Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 36) 2 Insert the recording media in the recording device If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 4 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device 5 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder Connecting with the USB cable 1 Turn on your camcorder The [USB SELECT] screen appears automatically 50 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer)3 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to the printer using the supplied USB cable (p. 102) 4 Touch [PRINT] You can select a still image on the screen 5 Touch the still image to be printed [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], [DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time printed) [SIZE]: Select the paper size If you do not change the setting, go to step 51 7 Touch [EXEC] [YES] The still image selection screen appears again To finish printing Touch on the screen in step 52 Checking the media information53 Deleting all images (Formatting)54 Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered55 Repairing the image database file57 List of the (SETTINGS) category itemsMOVIE SETTINGS (p. 58) PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 62) VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 64) SOUND/DISP SET** (p. 66) OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 67) CLOCK/LANG (p. 68) GENERAL SET (p. 69) 58 MOVIE SETTINGS59 Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objectsRemove the conversion lens (optional) The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet) WIDE SELECT 16:9 WIDE Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen 4:3( ) Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 35) DIGITAL ZOOM OFF Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically 30× 180× AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by The frame is not recorded. Press DISP BATT INFO to make the frame disappear (The default setting is [OFF]) Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition The zebra pattern is not displayed 60 IRE represents the screen brightness levelREMAINING SET ON Always displays the remaining media capacity indicator AUTO When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU FLASH MODE AUTO Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light ON () OFF () Records without flash The recommended distance to the subject when using the The HIGH ( ) Makes the flash level higher NORMAL ( ) LOW ( ) Makes the flash level lower Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness 61 Detects faces and adjusts the focus, color and exposure automaticallyON () Face detection frame Face detection mark ON[NO FRAMES] () Does not use [FACE DETECTION] function INDEX SET Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON] : This icon appears when faces cannot be recorded in Face Index To play back scenes using Face Index, see page The number of faces detected in a movie is limited 62 PHOTO SETTINGS64 VIEW IMAGES SETMovie Still image 65 DISPLAYZOOM LINK 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images camcorder your Customizing 66 SOUND/DISP SET67 OUTPUT SETTINGS68 CLOCK/LANG69 GENERAL SET73 Functions set in the OPTION MENU74 EXPOSURETo return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] in step SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] [END] in step SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations TWILIGHT* ( ) TWILIGHT PORT. () CANDLE ( ) SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) FIREWORKS* ( ) 75 LANDSCAPE* ( )PORTRAIT ( ) SPOTLIGHT** ( ) BEACH** ( ) Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake SNOW** ( ) Select to take bright pictures of a white landscape *Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only **Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled WHITE BAL. (White balance) The white balance is adjusted automatically OUTDOOR ( ) Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps INDOOR () Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light Touch [ONE PUSH] Touch [] 76 When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framingwhite object while is flashing quickly flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter) appears on the screen To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch [OFF] SUPER NIGHTSHOT ON appears on the screen. To cancel, touch [OFF] Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction FADER The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in step If you press START/STOP, the setting is canceled Fading out WHITE FADER BLACK FADER 77 D.EFFECT (Digital effect)To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to an image during recording. appears SEPIA B&W PASTEL You can select the microphone level for recording sound SELF-TIMER To cancel the self-timer,select [OFF] 78 Troubleshooting79 [FOCUS][SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [SPOT METER] [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.] [MICREF LEVEL] [BLT-INZOOM MIC] [DROP SENSOR] [COLOR SLOW SHTR] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] [FILE NO.] [VOLUME] [TV TYPE] [DISPLAY] [BEEP] [INDEX SET] [CLOCK SET] [AREA SET] [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] [WIDE SELECT] [IMAGE SIZE] [DEMO MODE] [TIMING] [LANGUAGE SET] [RECORD SOUND] [MOVIE MEDIA SET] [PHOTO MEDIA SET] [FLASH MODE] [AUDIO MODE] [CONVERSION LENS] Your camcorder gets warm The supplied Remote Commander does not function Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 69) Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off Charge the battery pack (p. 13) The /CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged Troubleshooting Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 13) 80 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 13)Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly The battery charge is completed (p. 13) The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use The battery pack is quickly discharged 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. 84) The buttons do not appear on the touch panel Touch the LCD screen lightly The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 96) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” You cannot delete images stored on or format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” You cannot delete images that have write- protection set by another device The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes The file is damaged Recording Refer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 80) Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images 81 The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images (p. 38)While [DROP SENSOR] (p. 69) is activated, you cannot record images You cannot record images in sleep mode. Cancel QUICK ON (p. 27) You cannot record a still image You cannot record a still image together with: [SMTH SLW REC] [FADER] [D.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] The ACCESS lamp remains lit even when you stop recording Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the media The recording angle looks different The flash does not work You cannot use the flash when you capture still images while recording a movie Even if auto flash or NightShot [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] The recording stops If vibrations occur continuously, recording may stop The auto focus does not function Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 73) 82 [STEADYSHOT] does not functionSet [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 59) [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations The subjects passing by in front of the lens very fast appear crooked Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen The color of the image is not correctly displayed Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p. 28) The screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 59) [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be operated Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] 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 Playing back Images cannot be played back Set the media of the image you want to play back, by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 20) The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen Horizontal stripes appear on the image Still images cannot be played back 83 “” is indicated on an image in the [VISUAL INDEX] screenNo sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback Playing back images stored on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” on other devices Images cannot be played back or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized Editing images on your camcorder Unable to edit Movies cannot be added in the Playlist A movie cannot be divided A still image cannot be captured from amovie 84 Dubbing/Connecting to other devicesYou cannot hear the sound You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 86 Warning indicators and messages87 (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”)No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted (p. 21) The Image Database File is damaged (p. 55) (Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatting) The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is damaged The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not formatted correctly (p. 53, 93) (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”) An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted (p. 93) Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” was restricted on another device (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash) There is something wrong with the flash (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shakewarning) The amount of light is not sufficient, so (Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor) (Warning indicator pertaining to still image recording) The media is full Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions Media HDD format error 88 Data errorThis Memory Stick is not formatted correctly Buffer overflow Recovering data Cannot recover data Reinsert the Memory Stick Memory Stick folders are full Cannot save still picture This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play movies This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play images correctly Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing PictBridge compliant printer Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer 89 Cannot print. Check the printerOther No further selection is possible Data protected 90 Using your camcorder abroad92 File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”93 Maintenance and precautions94 Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”On image data compatibility About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack have the mark What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively 95 About the remaining battery time indicatorAbout storage of the battery pack To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, touch About battery life About handling of your camcorder On use and care Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur Keep metal contacts clean 96 Keep the Remote Commander andIf the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin When not using your camcorder for a long time Use up the battery pack completely before storing it Moisture condensation If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on Note on moisture condensation You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place How to prevent moisture condensation LCD screen Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage To clean the LCD screen On adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) Touch (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CALIBRATION] 97 Touch “” displayed on the screen with theIf you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again Do not use a On handling the casing Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish: Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands About care and storage of the lens When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well-ventilatedlocation subject to little dirt or dust On charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery about 3 months Procedures Information Additional 98 On trademarks“Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation “Memory Stick,” “,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “,” “Memory “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation Dolby and the double-Dsymbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software http://www.sony.net/products/Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code http://www.adobe.com 99 Identifying parts and controls100 Active Interface ShoeBuilt-inmicrophone (27) Remote sensor/Infrared port 102 Handycam Station:103 Remote CommanderDATA CODE button (64) PHOTO button (22, 25) SCAN/SLOW buttons (23, 31) (Previous/Next) buttons (24, 31) PLAY button (23, 31) STOP button (23, 31) DISPLAY button (14) Transmitter START/STOP button (22, 25) Power zoom buttons (27, 33) PAUSE button (23, 31) Insulation sheet To change the battery of the Remote Commander 104 WARNING105 Indicators displayed during recording/playback106 Indicators when you made changesUpper left AUDIO MODE (58) Self-timerrecording (77) Flash/REDEYE REDUC (63) MICREF LEVEL low (77) WIDE SELECT (59) BLT-INZOOM MIC (77) Upper right Fader (76) LCD backlight off (19) Drop sensor off (69) Drop sensor activated (69) The media selected for still images (20) Center IMAGE SIZE (62) Slide show set (34) NightShot (28) Super NightShot (76) Color Slow Shutter (76) PictBridge connecting (50) Warning (86) Bottom Picture effect (77) Digital effect (77) Manual focus (73) SCENE SELECTION (74) Backlight (25) White balance (75) SteadyShot off (59) EXPOSURE (74) SPOT METER (74) TELE MACRO (73) ZEBRA (59) Face Index set (32) FACE DETECTION (61) CONVERSION LENS (61) Data code during recording 107 Glossary108 Index109 ...... See Display indicatorsImage management files “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack JPEG 18 LCD BL LEVEL MANAGE MEDIA category Number of recordable Memory Stick Duo adaptor Number of recordable images Movie PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) Playback Pre-installedrechargeable Recording REDEYE REDUC Remaining REMAINING SET (movie) Remote Commander REMOTE CTRL 110 Repairing the image databaseSPOT METER Still image S VIDEO cable TV TYPE USB cable 12 USB jack 48 VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 23 VOLUME 31 WHITE BAL. (White balance) 58
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