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1 Getting StartedEditing Utilizing recording media Customizing your camcorder Performing with a computer Additional Information Quick Reference © 2007 Sony Corporation 2 Read this before operating your camcorder4 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam5 Table of ContentsRead this before operating your camcorder Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Subject examples and solutions Operation flow “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Step 4: Preparing for recording Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Recording Playback Playing the image on a TV Saving images (OTHERS) category Deleting images Dividing a movie Copying still images Creating the Playlist Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Formatting the hard disk or the “Memory Stick Duo” Checking the hard disk information Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered 6 What you can do with the(SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU MOVIE SETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND/DISP SET OUTPUT SETTINGS CLOCK/ LANG GENERAL SET Activating functions using the OPTION MENU Functions set in the OPTION MENU What you can do with Windows computer System requirements Installing the software Creating a DVD with One Touch Importing images to a computer Deleting images recorded on the camcorder through the computer Viewing images imported to a Editing the imported images Creating and copying a DVD Manipulating still images Warning indicators and messages Using your camcorder abroad Files on the camcorder hard disk folder structure Maintenance and precautions Identifying parts and controls Indicators displayed during recording/playback Glossary Index 7 Subject examples and solutionsBSPOTLIGHT...............................69 8 Operation flow9 “HOME” and “OPTION”-Taking advantage of two types of menus10 Using the HOME MENU2 Press (HOME) A (or B) 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 know the contentTo deactivate the HELP Using the OPTION MENU 12 Step 1: Checking supplied items13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack14 To charge the battery pack using only the AC AdaptorCHG (charge) Battery pack Open the jack cover AC Adaptor To the wall outlet To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release lever To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station When storing the battery pack To use an outside power source To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO 15 Charging timeRecording time DCR-SR42: DCR-SR62/SR82: DCR-SR200: DCR-SR300: 16 Playback timeOn the battery pack On the charging/recording/playback time 17 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time18 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]4 Set [Y] (year) with v/V 5 Select [M] with b/B, then set the month with v/V 6 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT] 7 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 To turn off the power Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) To reset the date and time Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t[CLOCK/LANG] t [CLOCK SET], and set the date and time about 3 months zTips Changing the language setting You can change the on-screendisplays to show messages in a specified language Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language 19 Step 4: Preparing for recording20 Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation)Recording movies Recording still images 21 Playing back recorded movies/still images1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D) button 3 Start playback Movies: 22 Still images:Touch the , or tab and the still image to be played back Slideshow (p. 34) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen The recording date/time VISUAL INDEX screen) Previous/Next To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. disappears from the LCD screen Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation 23 Recording24 To change the recording media of still images25 ZoomingYou can zoom in up to the magnifications shown in the following table Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR200/SR300) Built-inmicrophone Close view: (Telephoto) (Telephoto) 26 Using the flash (DCR-SR200/SR300)Flash charge Press (flash) repeatedly to select an appropriate setting Turn the POWER switch until the 2Press PHOTO fully 3Press START/STOP to stop movie recording Captured still images appear one by one and the images are recorded. When disappears, the image has been recorded 27 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick Duo”You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 111) ACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick Duo”) 1Touch (OPTION) t tab t [STILL MEDIA] 2Select the media in which you want to STICK], appears on the screen To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Open the LCD panel, lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once Recording in dark places (NightShot plus/NightShot) DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82: Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. (appears.) 28 Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. (appears.)Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror mode Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording image To select the aspect ratio of the movies 1Turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp lights up 29 2On the HOME MENU, touch(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] or [16:9 WIDE] (p. 54) DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300: 2Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio To select the aspect ratio of the still images (except for DCR-SR42) 1Turn the POWER switch until the (Still) lamp lights up The aspect ratio changes to 4:3 automatically Recording the fast action in slow-motion(SMTH SLW REC) (DCR-SR200/SR300) 1Turn the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder 2Press (HOME) A (or B) to display the HOME MENU 3Touch (CAMERA) 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC] 30 Touch to cancel the smooth slow recordingTo change the setting Touch (OPTION) t tab, then select the setting you want to change •[TIMING] •[RECORD SOUND] Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording···] is displayed in step 31 Playback32 MoviesTouch the tab, and the movie to be played back Still images Touch the , or tab, and the still image to be played back To switch to the playback mode using the (HOME) D (or E) button On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX] To adjust the sound volume of movies Touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with 33 Using PB zoomSearching for desired images by date (Date Index) 34 Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)Touch on the still image playback screen The slide show begins from the selected image Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again 35 Playing the image on a TV37 Saving images38 Deleting images39 4 Touch the image to be deletedTouch to return to the previous screen 5 Touch t [YES] t To delete all movies or still images at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] or [DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] 1On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE] t [DELETE] Touch Previous/Next button 4Touch while the selected recording date is highlighted confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen 5Touch t [YES] t If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist Deleting the still images in the “Memory Stick Duo” 3 Touch [DELETE] Editing 40 Dividing a movie41 Copying still images42 Creating the Playlist43 To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time1On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT] 2Touch [ ADD by date] The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen confirm the movie. Touch to return to the previous screen Playing the Playlist (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST] The Playlist screen appears 2 Touch the image from which you want to playback To erase unnecessary images from the Playlist 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT] 2 Touch [ERASE] To erase all the images from the Playlist, touch [ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t 3Select the image to be deleted from the list The selected image is marked with 44 4Touch t [YES] tTo change the order within the Playlist 1On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT] 2Touch [MOVE] 3Select the image to be moved The selected image is marked with 4Touch 5Select the destination with [T]/[t] Destination bar 6Touch t [YES] t 45 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders46 Printing recorded54 MOVIE SETTINGS55 16:9 WIDE ()DIGITAL ZOOM BOFF 80 × 2000 × 50 × 20 × STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) 56 GUIDEFRAME (DCR-SR200/SR300)The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/ BATT INFO to make the frame disappear ZEBRA (DCR-SR200/SR300) The zebra pattern is not displayed The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE • IRE represents the screen brightness level REMAINING BAUTO –When your camcorder recognizes the remaining hard disk capacity with the POWER switch is set to (Movie) –When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on with the POWER switch is set to (Movie) –When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU Always displays the remaining hard disk indicator FLASH LEVEL (DCR-SR200/SR300) See page REDEYE REDUC (DCR-SR200/SR300) 57 PHOTO SETTINGS58 512MB1GB 2GB 4GB 3.1M 3.0M 2.3M 1.9M 2048 × 2016 × 1600 × 1.0M 0.7M VGA 1512 × 1152 × 640 × •You can record up to 9,999 still images on the hard disk QUALITY BFINE () Records still images at the fine image quality level STANDARD () Records still images at the standard image quality level FILE NO. (File number) BSERIES RESET 59 STEADYSHOT (DCR-SR300)FLASH LEVEL (except for DCR-SR42) HIGH() Makes the flash level higher BNORMAL() LOW() Makes the flash level lower REDEYE REDUC (except for DCR-SR42) You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], when using this function STILL MEDIA 60 VIEW IMAGES SET61 SOUND/DISP SET62 OUTPUT SETTINGS63 CLOCK/LANG64 GENERAL SET65 Activating functions using the OPTION MENUThe OPTION MENU appears just like the 3 Change the setting, then touch pop-upwindow that appears when you right-clickthe mouse on a computer Various functions are displayed in the context of the operation 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen Tab 2 Touch the desired item If you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab to change the page When the item you want is not on the screen 66 Recording items on the OPTION MENUSee page 65 for setting operation tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL COLOR SLOW SHTR S. NIGHTSHOT PLS*2 SUPER NIGHTSHOT*3 FADER D.EFFECT PICT.EFFECT MICREF LEVEL IMAGE SIZE*4 SELF-TIMER STILL MEDIA FLASH MODE*5 TIMING*3 RECORD SOUND*3 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU DELETE DELETE by date DELETE ALL DIVIDE ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE ADD ADD by date PRINT SLIDE SHOW VOLUME SLIDE SHOW SET COPYt COPY by date --(No tab) COPIES SIZE 67 Functions set in the OPTION MENU68 To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide- angle (W side)EXPOSURE 1Touch [MANUAL] appears 2 Adjust the exposure by touching 3 Touch To return the setting to automatic exposure touch [AUTO] t in step SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) 1Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step SCENE SELECTION TWILIGHT* ( ) Select this to take night view without losing the mood TWILIGHT PORT. () Select this to take subject in foreground against night view (DCR-SR200/SR300) CANDLE () Select this to take scene without losing candle mood SUNRISE&SUNSET* () Select this to reproduce the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises 69 FIREWORKS* ()Select this to take spectacular shots of fireworks LANDSCAPE* () PORTRAIT () SPOTLIGHT** () SPORTS** () BEACH** () Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake SNOW** ( ) Select to take bright pictures of a white landscape WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment B AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically OUTDOOR ( ) INDOOR (n) 70 ONE PUSH ()The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light 1Touch [ONE PUSH] 3Touch [] •When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white object while is flashing quickly •flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set •When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter) appears on the screen To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch [OFF] •When the (Still) lamp is lit, this item is available for DCR-SR200/SR300only S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus) (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) To return to the normal setting, set [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] to [OFF] •Do not use [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction SUPER NIGHTSHOT (DCR-SR200/SR300) To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF] 71 •Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright places. This may cause a malfunctionFADER mode, then touch 2Press START/STOP 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 Fading in WHITE FADER BLACK FADER D.EFFECT (Digital effect) To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to an image during recording or playback. appears Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting SEPIA Images appear in sepia B&W Images appear in black and white PASTEL Images appear as a pale pastel drawing MICREF LEVEL You can select the microphone level for recording sound Records various surround sounds, converting them into the certain level LOW () SELF-TIMER You can record a still image after about 10 seconds Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER]is set to [ON], and appears To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer,select [OFF] You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander 72 FLASH MODE (DCR-SR62/SR82)BON () 73 What you can do with Windows computer74 System requirements75 Installing the software76 10Follow the on-screeninstructions to install the softwarexWindows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to create a DVD xMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c 11Remove the CD-ROMfrom the disc drive of your computer For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: 77 Creating a DVD with One Touch78 3 Place the recordable DVD to be7 Connect the (USB) jack of the saved in the DVD drive of your Handycam Station to a computer computer using the supplied USB cable 6 Press DISC BURN button on the Handycam Station The DVD recognition window is displayed on the computer screen When the DVD type is recognized, DVD creation begins 79 ACurrent status of all DVD creation BCurrent status per DVDCNumber of DVDs required DNumber of DVDs being created When the DVD creation is completed, the disc tray opens automatically •Make sure no other USB devices are connected to your computer When you insert a burned To create another DVD, click [Copy] To disconnect the USB cable 1Touch [END] on the LCD screen of your camcorder 2Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon on the task tray 3Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device] 4Touch [YES] on the LCD screen of your camcorder 5Disconnect the USB cable from the Handycam Station and the computer •Do not disconnect the USB cable while the ACCESS lamp is lit 80 After creating a DVDTo perform [DISC BURN] on the [USB SELECT] screen of your camcorder 1Turn on the computer 2Place the recordable DVD to be saved in the DVD drive of your computer 3Connect the Handycam Station to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor Connect the The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder 6Touch [DISC BURN] on the LCD screen of your camcorder To perform [One Touch Disc Burn] on the HDD Handycam Utility of a computer 2Place the recordable DVD to be saved in the DVD drive of your computer 6Touch [ COMPUTER] on the LCD screen of your camcorder The [HDD Handycam Utility] window is displayed on the computer screen 81 Importing images to a computer82 5 Touch [COMPUTER] on the LCD screen of your camcorder8 Click [Import] 7 Select the type of image file and the destination folder AImporting file type BThe destination folder Importing selected images to a computer (Media File Import) 83 The image select window for importing is displayed8 Select the images you want to import thumbnails of movies and still images you want to import. If you want to import all the images on selected tab click [ ] (Select All) 9 Click [Import] The import of selected images starts To import still images using the Memory Stick slot of a computer You can import still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick slot of a computer 84 3Double-click[ ] (Picture Motion Browser) on the desktop[Picture Motion Browser] starts up 4Click [ ] Or, select [Import Media Files] in the [File] menu 5Click [Digital Still Camera/Memory Stick (DCF Format)] t [OK] 6Select the medium holding the still images you want to import 7Select the destination folder to save the imported still images 8Click [Import] The import of the selected still images starts 2Connect the Handycam Station to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor 5Touch [COMPUTER] on the LCD screen of your camcorder The importing image window is displayed on the computer screen 6Select the drive that the images recorded The import of selected still images to the selected folder starts On destination folders 85 Deleting images recorded on the camcorder through the computer86 Viewing images imported to a computer87 To enlarge an imageDouble-clickthe thumbnail The view image window starts up and the selected image is enlarged When you select a still image When you select a movie To playback images continuously 2Double-click[] (Picture Motion Browser) on the desktop 3Click [Calendar] on the Folder/Calendar switching tab 5Select the images The selected images are marked with a blue frame 6Click [ ] The selected image is displayed full screen, and a slide show starts To delete unnecessary image from the computer 1Right-clickthe thumbnail of the image you want to delete 2Click [Delete] t [Yes] 88 Editing the imported images89 8 Click [Save] to save the edited movieTo capture still images from a movie Editing still images Automatic Correction Correcting saturation Adjusts the saturation of images Adjusting sharpness Emphasizes the outline of images Adjusting with the tone curve Red-eyeReduction Trimming You can edit still images and use only the parts of the image you want Resizing You can resize still images and save them to the desired folder Changing the date and time stamp You can change the date and time stamp of still images in a batch Inserting date You can insert a date stamp into still images 90 Creating and copying a DVD91 8 Click [Start]The images are written to the DVD Saving movies in the Playlist to a DVD 2 Place the recordable DVD to be saved in the DVD drive of your computer 6 Touch [COMPUTER] on the LCD screen of your camcorder The movies listed in a Playlist on your camcorder are displayed as thumbnails 92 9 Confirm the movies to write to a DVD10Click [Next] The menu selection window of the DVD is displayed 11Select a menu design and a title creation method, and enter the DVD name 12Click [Start] DVD creation starts You can copy the images recorded on a DVD to another DVD You can also back up a DVD 2 Insert a recorded DVD into the DVD drive of your computer 3 Click [Start] t [All Programs] (for Windows 2000, click [Programs]) t[Sony Picture Utility] t [Video Disc Copier] on your computer Disc copy window is displayed 4 Select a DVD drive for [Source:] and [Copy to:] 93 Manipulating still images94 Troubleshooting95 The (OPTION) button is not displayed•The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation The menu settings have changed automatically •During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows –[REC MODE] : [SP] –[QUALITY] : [FINE] –[DATA CODE] : [DATE/TIME] –[FOCUS] –[SPOT FOCUS] –[EXPOSURE] –[SPOT METER] –[SCENE SELECTION] –[WHITE BAL.] –[MICREF LEVEL] –[DROP SENSOR] –[FILE NO.] –[VOLUME] –[TV TYPE] –[DISPLAY] –[BEEP] –[CLOCK SET] –[AREA SET] –[DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] –[WIDE SELECT]*1 –[IMAGE SIZE]*2 –[DEMO MODE] –[TIMING]*2 –[STILL MEDIA] –[LANGUAGE SET] –[RECORD SOUND]*2 –[FLASH MODE]*3 Your camcorder gets warm The supplied Remote Commander does not function (except for DCR- SR42) •Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 64) – marks (p. 122) •Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off •Charge the battery pack (p. 13) Troubleshooting 96 The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged•Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 13) •Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 13) •Connect the power cord to the wall outlet 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 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. 115) 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. 102) “Memory Stick Duo” You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.” You cannot delete images stored on or format the “Memory Stick Duo.” You cannot delete still images that have The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes •The file is damaged The file format is not supported by your camcorder 97 RecordingRefer also to “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 96) Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images The playback screen is displayed. Set your camcorder to recording standby •The hard disk of the camcorder is full. Delete unnecessary images (p. 38) •While activating [DROP SENSOR] (p. 64), you may not record images You cannot record a still image You can capture up to 3 still images only during movie recording •You cannot record a still image together with: –[SMTH SLW REC] (DCR-SR200/SR300) –[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 hard disk The recording angle looks different The flash does not work (except for DCR-SR42) •You cannot record with the flash with: –Capturing still images while recording a movie –The conversion lens (optional) attached Even if auto flash or –NightShot –[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] –[MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] 98 The recording stops•If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may stop The auto focus does not function •Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 67) [STEADYSHOT] does not function •Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 55) •[STEADYSHOT] may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations The BACK LIGHT function does not function •The BACK LIGHT function cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked (DCR- SR200/SR300) Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen The color of the image is not correctly displayed (p. 27) The screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn on the backlight 99 Horizontal stripes appear on the image (DCR-SR200/SR300)•This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction Undesirable flicker occurs (DCR- SR42/SR62/SR82) • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 55) [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] cannot be operated (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82) • Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be operated (DCR-SR200/SR300) • 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 on your camcorder Still images stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back (p. 112) “” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen 100 No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playbackEditing images on your camcorder Unable to edit Movies cannot be added in the Playlist A movie cannot be divided Unable to copy the images from the hard disk to a “Memory Stick Duo.” Dubbing/Connecting to other devices You cannot hear the sound You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder 101 •You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a MacintoshThe One Touch Disc Burn function does not work You cannot view the images recorded on your camcorder with a computer •Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction, then connect the USB cable to the (USB) jack on the Handycam Station and the computer firmly •Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” firmly •When you connect your camcorder to a •Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder Picture Motion Browser does not function correctly •Close Picture Motion Browser, then restart the Windows computer If your camcorder is connect to a computer that does not support 102 The playback screen is paused or distortedThe extension of a file is not displayed on your computer Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 104 Warning indicators and messages105 (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo”)•No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted (p. 27) (Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo” formatting) •The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged •The “Memory Stick Duo” is not formatted correctly (p. 50, 111) (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”) •An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted (p. 111) - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protectof the “Memory Stick Duo”) •The write-protecttab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 111) •Access to the “Memory Stick 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 lights is not sufficient, so (Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor) The drop sensor function Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions xHard disk Movie folder full. Cannot record movies •Delete unnecessary images (p. 38) or perform [FORMAT] (p. 49) HDD format error •The hard disk of the camcorder is set differently from the default format Data error 106 Management file damaged. Create new fileBuffer overflow Recovering data Cannot recover data x “Memory Stick Duo” Reinsert the Memory Stick This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly Memory Stick folders are full Cannot save still picture x PictBridge compliant printer Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer Cannot print. Check the printer 107 xOtherNo further selection is possible Data protected Cannot divide 108 Using your camcorder abroad110 Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure111 Maintenance and precautions112 xOn a location for useDo not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations: •Places under direct sunlight •Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases xOn the Memory Stick Duo adaptor xOn a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” On image data compatibility •You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: –When playing back image data modified on your computer –When playing back image data recorded with other devices About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack have the mark What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack To charge the battery pack •Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder 113 To use the battery pack effectivelyAbout the remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life 114 About handling of your camcorderOn use and care –Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur •When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by the plug and not the cord •Do not damage the power cord such as by placing anything heavy on it •Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and •If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: –consult your local authorized Sony service facility –wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin xWhen not using your camcorder for a long time •Use up the battery pack completely before storing it Moisture condensation xIf moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on xNote on moisture condensation •You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower •You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place 115 xHow to prevent moisture condensationLCD screen •Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage xTo clean the LCD screen xOn adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) 1Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) 2Touch (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [CALIBRATION] Touch [CANCEL] to cancel If 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 116 On charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery3 months xProcedures On trademarks 117 Notes on the LicenseOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied software 118 Identifying parts and controls119 Reference Quick120 ANIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (27)BA/V OUT jack (35, 45) CREMOTE jack (except for DCR-SR42) Connect other optional accessories DLens cover switch (19) EFlash (26) FRemote sensor (except for DCR-SR42) /Infrared port GActive Interface Shoe (except for DCR-SR42) HLens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (3) IBuilt-inmicrophone (25) 121 Handycam Station:122 Remote Commander (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300)ADATA CODE button (60) CSCAN/SLOW buttons (21, 32) D. > (Previous/Next) buttons (22, 32) EPLAY button (21, 32) FSTOP button (21, 32) GDISPLAY button (14) HTransmitter ISTART/STOP button (20, 24) JPower zoom buttons (25, 33) KPAUSE buttons (21, 32) LVISUAL INDEX button (21, 31) Mb / B / v / V / ENTER buttons Insulation sheet To change the battery of the Remote Commander 2Place a new battery with the + side facing up 3Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks WARNING 123 Indicators displayed during recording/playback127 Glossary128 Index129 SOUND/DISP SETVIEW IMAGES SET Icon Image management files “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack 110, 111 18 LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level) 62 MANAGE HDD/MEMORY Number of recordable Memory Stick Duo adaptor Movie MPEG MPEG2 NTSC Number of recordable images PAL Picture Motion Browser ............................ 73, 86, 88 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) Playback Pre-installedrechargeable Recording 20 Remaining REMOTE CTRL (Remote RESET S VIDEO cable 130 SPSPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) Still images S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super Thumbnail Trademark Tripod TV TV TYPE 46, 78 USB SELECT VBR VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Viewing images on a TV VISUAL INDEX ... 21, 31 VOLUME 32 WHITE BAL. (White balance) Windows 73 Zoom
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