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1 Enjoying yourGetting Started Editing Utilizing recording media Customizing your 61 camcorder Additional Information Quick Reference © 2007 Sony Corporation 2 Read this before operating your camcorder5 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam6 Table of ContentsRead this before operating your 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: Making setting adjustments before 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 Repairing the image database file 7 Preventing data on the hard disk ofthe camcorder from being recovered 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 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 8 Subject examples and solutionsBSPOTLIGHT 9 Enjoying your camcorderBGet ready (p. 15) BRecord using your camcorder (p. 27) HD (high definition) image quality SD (standard definition) image quality AVCHD format MPEG2 format Image resolution: about 4.5 times Records with SD (standard of that of SD (standard definition) definition) image quality image quality bNotes camcorder your Enjoying 10 BPlay back the imagesx Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 34) xViewing on a high definition TV (p. 41) xViewing on a non-high-definition16:9 (wide) TV (p. 42) zTips BSave recorded images x Saving images on a disc using a computer x Importing images to a computer x Dubbing images on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 53) BDelete images xDeleting the selected images (p. 46) xDeleting all the images ([FORMAT], p. 57) 11 HD (high definition) image qualitySD (standard definition) image quality 12 “HOME” and “OPTION”-Taking advantage of two types of menus13 Using the HOME MENU4 Touch the desired item 1 While pressing the green button Example: [EDIT] in the center, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power further operation To hide the HOME MENU screen 2 Press (HOME) A (or B) 1 Press (HOME) The HOME MENU appears 3 Touch the desired category 2 Touch (HELP) Example: (OTHERS) category The bottom of the (HELP) turns orange 14 3 Touch the item you want to learn more aboutTo deactivate the HELP Using the OPTION MENU 15 Step 1: Checking supplied items16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack17 To remove your camcorder from the Handycam StationTo charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor POWER switch With the v mark on the right Open the jack cover To remove the battery pack BATT (battery release) lever When storing the battery pack To use a power source from a wall outlet To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO 18 pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayedRemaining battery (approx.) Recording capacity (approx.) Charging time NP-FH50 NP-FH60(supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Recording time Image quality NP-FH60 (supplied) HDR-SR7/SR8: 19 Playing timeLCD panel *When the LCD backlight is on On the battery pack •Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/(Still) lamp The –The battery pack is not attached correctly –The battery pack is damaged –The battery pack is worn-out(For Battery Info only) When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an We do not recommend using an On the charging/recording/playback time On the AC Adaptor Do not 20 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time21 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording23 Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation)Recording movies Recording still images 2 Press EASY A appears on the LCD screen 3 Press START/STOP H (or E) to start recording [STBY] b [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again 1 Slide the POWER switch Gin the direction of the arrow until the(Still) lamp lights up Flashing b Lights up 24 Playing back recorded movies/still images1 Slide the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D) Returns to the Previous 6 images Next 6 images 3:Displays still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Playing back from INDEX Press the (Film Roll Index) J, or touch (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [INDEX] 25 3 Start playbackMovies: Touch the or tab and the movie to be played back Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Returns (to the VISUAL INDEXscreen) Beginning of the movie/previous movie Stops (goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Next movie The recording date/time Reverse/ Forward Still images: Touch the or tab, and then select the desired still image Slide show (p. 38) The recording Goes to the VISUAL date/time INDEX screen Previous/Next 26 To cancel Easy Handycam operationPress EASY A again. disappears from the LCD screen Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation 27 Recording28 Recording still images2 Press START/STOP B (or F) [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP B(or F) again 1 Slide the POWER switch C until the (Still) lamp lights up Flashing bLights up appears beside /. When disappears, the image has been recorded 29 ZoomingWider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) (Telephoto) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Internal microphone 30 Using the flashFlash /CHG (charge) lamp Press (flash) repeatedly to select an appropriate setting Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Slide the POWER switch until the 2Press PHOTO fully 3Press START/STOP to stop movie recording Stored still images appear one by one, and the images are stored. When disappears, the image has been recorded 31 •You can record still images during recordingRecording still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” Access lamp (“Memory Stick Duo”) To change the recording media of still images 1On the recording screen, touch (OPTION) t tab t [STILL MEDIA] 2Select the media in which you want to To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Open the LCD panel, then lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once Recording in dark places (NightShot) Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (appears) •Remove the conversion lens (optional) Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS] 32 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjectsRecording the fast action in slow-motion(SMTH SLW REC) 1Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder 2Touch (HOME) t (CAMERA) t [SMTH SLW REC] Recording in mirror mode 3Press START/STOP A 3 second-movie(approx.) is recorded as Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording To change the setting Touch (OPTION) t tab, then select the setting you want to change •[TIMING] [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] 33 •[RECORD SOUND]Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is displayed in step Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-SR7/SR8) You can assign one menu item you use often to the CAM CTRL dial MANUAL CAM CTRL dial 1Press MANUAL to activate the manual adjustment mode Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual 2Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to adjust the focus Items you can assign to the CAM CTRL dial –[FOCUS] (p. 78) –[EXPOSURE] (p. 79) –[AE SHIFT] (p. 64) –[WB SHIFT] (p. 64) To assign the menu items to the CAM CTRL dial 1Press and hold MANUAL for a few seconds The [DIAL SETTING] screen appears 2Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and select the item to be assigned 3Press MANUAL 34 Playback35 2 : Displays still images on the hard disk3 : Displays still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Playing back from Film Roll Index Press (Film Roll Index) G Previous scene Next scene 36 3 Start playing backPlaying movies On the INDEX screen, touch the or tab to play back movies Viewing still images On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the or tab to play back still images To adjust the sound volume Touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with 37 Playing back from a face image ([INDEX])The detected face images are displayed on the index screen You can play back the movie from the selected face image 1Turn on your camcorder 2Touch (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [INDEX] Returns to the recording screen Previous Next scenePrevious/ Next display 3Touch v/V to select the desired scene Playback starts from the selected face image Using PB zoom You can magnify still images from about 1Play back the still images you want to magnify 2Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto) The screen is framed 4Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto) To cancel, touch Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently (VIEW IMAGES) 38 1Slide the POWER switch to turn on thecamcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen 2To search for movies, touch the or tab. To search for still images touch the tab 3Touch [DATE] The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next Date 4Touch v/V to select the date of the desired image 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 39 Playing the image on a TV40 Selecting the most advantageous connection - TV CONNECT Guide1 Turn on your camcorder, and press (HOME) 2 Touch (OTHERS) 3 Touch [TV CONNECT Guide] If the item is not on the screen, touch v Vto change the page 4 Touch the answer to the question displayed on the screen 41 Connecting to a high definition TVt (p. 41) t (p. 42) (SETTINGS) t Component video cable [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t (Green) Y [1080i/480i] (p. 74) (White) (Yellow) 42 HDMIHDMI cable (optional) Connecting to a non-high-definition16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV t (p. 43) To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 73) 43 [480i] (p. 74)(Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] [4:3] (p. 73) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) t[TV TYPE] t [16:9]/ [4:3] (p. 73) 44 When connecting to your TV via a VCRWhen your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) 45 Saving images46 Deleting images47 4 Touch the image to be deletedTouch to return to the previous screen 5 Touch t [YES] t To delete all images of the same type (on each tab) at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] [ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] t[YES] t [YES] t 1Touch(HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE] t [DELETE] 2Touch the type of image you want to delete ([ DELETE by date] [DELETE by date]/[ DELETE by date]) Previous/Next Date 3Touch v/V to select the recording date of the desired image 4Touch while the selected recording date is highlighted confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen 5Touch t [YES] t Deleting the still images in the “Memory Stick Duo” 3 Touch [DELETE] Editing 48 Dividing a movie49 Copying still images50 Creating the Playlist51 To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time1Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT] 2Touch [ADD by date] or [ADD by date] The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen 3Touch v/V to select the recording date of the desired movie confirm the movie. Touch to return to the previous screen Playing the Playlist 1 Touch (HOME) t (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 2Touch [ERASE] or [ERASE]. To erase all the images from the Playlist, touch [ERASE ALL]/ [ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t 52 3Select the scene to be deleted from the listThe selected scene is marked with 4Touch t [YES] t To change the order within the Playlist 1Touch(HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT] 2 Touch [ MOVE] or [MOVE] 3Select the image to be moved 4Touch 5Select the destination with Destination bar 6Touch t [YES] t 53 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders54 Printing recorded59 Repairing the image database file63 MOVIE SETTINGS64 HD LPIncreases the recording time (Long Play) (AVC HD 5M (LP)) SD HQ Records in high quality mode (SD 9M (HQ)) BSD SP Records in standard quality mode (SD 6M (SP)) SD LP Increases the recording time (Long Play) (SD 3M (LP)) AE SHIFT (HDR-SR7 SR8) Select [ON] to adjust the exposure using WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) (HDR SR7/SR8) Select [ON] to adjust the white balance to the desired setting using /. and the setting value appear on the screen (The default setting is [OFF]) 65 WIDE SELECTB16:9 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 DIGITAL ZOOM BOFF Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically 20 × 80 × (HDR-SR5) STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) X.V.COLOR 66 The zebra pattern is not displayedThe zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE • IRE represents the screen brightness REMAINING BAUTO –When your camcorder recognizes the remaining hard disk capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie) –When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on with the POWER switch set to (Movie) –When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU Always displays the remaining hard disk indicator HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher BNORMAL() LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (flash) (p. 30) repeatedly to select a setting 67 PHOTO SETTINGS68 VGA (0.3M) ()Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded QUALITY BFINE () Records still images at the fine image quality level STANDARD () Records still images at the standard image quality level Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (MB) and the number of recordable images When the POWER switch is (Still) 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB When the POWER switch is (Movie) 69 8GB 3400FILE NO BSERIES RESET AE SHIFT (HDR-SR7/SR8) See page 70 VIEW IMAGES SET71 ADate BTimeCAMERA DATA Movie Still image SteadyShot off DISPLAY You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen BZOOM LINK 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images INTERVAL SET 72 SOUND/DISP SET73 OUTPUT SETTINGS74 CLOCK/LANG75 GENERAL SET78 Functions set in theOPTION MENU79 SPOT FOCUS1Touch the subject on the screen 2 Touch [END] To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step END TELE MACRO When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] For HDR-SR5:down to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.) For HDR-SR7/SR8:down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide- angle (W side) EXPOSURE 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) 80 SCENE SELECTIONYou can record images effectively in various situations TWILIGHT* () TWILIGHT PORT. () CANDLE () SUNRISE&SUNSET* () FIREWORKS* () LANDSCAPE*() PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) () SPOTLIGHT**() BEACH** () SNOW** () 81 **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 (n) –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 1Touch [ONE PUSH] 3Touch [] •When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white objects 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] •If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO] COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter) 82 SUPER NIGHTSHOTappears on the screen To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF] •Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction FADER 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 (Black and white) Images appear in black and white PASTEL Images appear as a pale pastel drawing MICREF LEVEL (Mic reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound Records various surround sounds, converting them into the appropriate level LOW () 83 SELF-TIMERA still image is recorded 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] 84 Troubleshooting85 The (OPTION) 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]: [HD SP] –[REC MODE]: [SD SP] –[QUALITY]: [FINE] –[DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] –[FOCUS] –[SPOT FOCUS] –[EXPOSURE] –[SPOT METER] –[SCENE SELECTION] –[WHITE BAL.] –[MICREF LEVEL] –[DROP SENSOR] –[WIDE SELECT] –[X.V.COLOR] –[DIAL SETTING] (HDR-SR7/SR8) –[INDEX SET] –[IMAGE SIZE] –[FILE NO.] –[STILL MEDIA] –[/INDEX SET] –[DISPLAY] –[INTERVAL SET] –[VOLUME] –[BEEP] –[TV TYPE] –[COMPONENT] –[CLOCK SET] –[AREA SET] –[DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] –[LANGUAGE SET] –[DEMO MODE] –[TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in [SMTH SLW REC] Your camcorder gets warm The supplied Remote Commander does not function •Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 75) Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack Troubleshooting 86 The /CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged•Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 16) •Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 16) •Connect the power cord to the wall outlet properly •The battery charge is completed (p. 16) 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 Viewfinder (HDR-SR7/SR8)/LCDscreen 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. 90) The buttons do not appear on the touch panel •Touch the LCD screen lightly Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all •Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 103) The image in the viewfinder is not clear (HDR-SR7/SR8) Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly The image in the viewfinder has disappeared (HDR-SR7/SR8) “Memory Stick Duo” You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.” 87 You cannot delete images stored on or format the “Memory Stick Duo.”Release the lock on the •You cannot delete the images protected on another device The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes •The file is damaged •The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 99) Recording Refer also to “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 86) Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images •The playback screen is displayed. Set the POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still) (p. 28) •The hard disk of the camcorder is full. Delete unnecessary images (p. 46) •While [DROP SENSOR] activates (p. 75), you may not record movies/still images You cannot record a still image The playback screen is displayed. Set your camcorder to recording standby •You can capture up to 3 still images only during movie recording •You cannot record a still image together with: –[SMTH SLW REC] –[FADER] –[D.EFFECT] –[PICT.EFFECT] The ACCESS lamp remains lit or flashing even when you stop recording •Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the hard disk The recording angle looks different The flash does not work •You cannot record with the flash with: –Capturing still images while shooting a movie –If a conversion lens (optional) is attached Even if auto flash or –NightShot –[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] –[MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] 88 The recording stopsThe movie aspect ratio (16:9 (wide)/ 4:3) cannot be changed The auto focus does not function [STEADYSHOT] does not function The BACK LIGHT function does not function The subjects passing by the screen 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 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 89 Horizontal stripes appear on the imagesBlack bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen •Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 65) (HDR-SR5) [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 on your camcorder Still images stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back “” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen damage your image data and is displayed •Execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (p. 59). If it still appears, delete the image with (p. 46) 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] Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a Editing images on your camcorder Unable to edit •Unable to edit because of the condition of the image Images cannot be added in the Playlist •There is no free space in the hard disk •You cannot add still images in the Playlist 90 A movie cannot be dividedUnable to copy the images from the hard disk to a “Memory Stick Duo.” Viewing on the TV You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV Dubbing/Connecting to other devices You cannot dub correctly Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 92 Warning indicators and messages93 (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo”)•No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted (p. 31) (Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo” formatting) •The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged •The “Memory Stick Duo” is not formatted correctly (p. 58, 99) (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”) •An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted (p. 99) - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protectof the “Memory Stick Duo”) •The write-protecttab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 100) •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 HDD format error •The hard disk of the camcorder is set differently from the default format Data error 94 The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new fileHD movie management information is damaged. Create new information Buffer 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 95 xPictBridge compliant printerNot connected to PictBridge compatible printer Cannot print. Check the printer x Other No further selection is possible Data protected 96 Using your camcorder abroad98 Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure99 Maintenance and precautions100 Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is “.JPG.”•File names of still images: –101- 0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder –DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protecttab Notes on use •If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near magnets or magnetic fields xOn handling a “Memory Stick” Keep the following in mind when handling a “Memory Stick Duo.” •When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,” put it in its case •Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick Duo.” •Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo.” •Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet xOn a location for use Do 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” 101 Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” (optional)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 102 About the remaining battery time indicatorAbout storage of the battery pack About battery life About x.v.Color About handling of your camcorder On use and care 103 •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 xHow to prevent moisture condensation LCD 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 104 2Touch (HOME) t (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 On charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery 3 months xProcedures 105 On trademarks•“Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “,” “Memory Stick •“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation •“x.v.Color” 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 HDMI, the HDMI logo and •Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries Notes on the License (i)ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND / OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM 106 On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software107 Identifying parts and controls108 AActive Interface ShoeBRemote sensor/Infrared port 110 AInternal microphone (29)BFlash (30) CLens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4) DNIGHTSHOT switch (31) ECAM CTRL dial (33) (HDR-SR7/SR8) FMANUAL button (33) (HDR-SR7/SR8) GBACK LIGHT button (32) HBATT (battery release) lever (17) ITripod receptacle Handycam Station ADISC BURN button (45) BInterface connector C(USB) jack (54) DCOMPONENT OUT jack (41) EDC IN jack (16) FA/V OUT jack (41) 111 Remote CommanderADATA CODE button (70) CSCAN/SLOW buttons (36) D. > (Previous/Next) buttons (36) EPLAY button (36) FSTOP button (36) GDISPLAY button (17) HTransmitter ISTART/STOP button (28) JPower zoom buttons (29, 37) KPAUSE buttons (36) LVISUAL INDEX button (34) Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen during playback Mb / B / v / V / ENTER buttons b/ B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter •Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander Insulation sheet •You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using b / B / v 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 112 Indicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording movies Recording still images Viewing movies ARecording quality (HD/SD) (63) and recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP) (63) BHOME button (13) CRemaining battery (approx.) (17) DRecording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) ECounter (hour/minute/second) FOPTION button (14) GDual Rec (30) HVIEW IMAGES button IFace Index set (67) J5.1ch surround recording (29) KQuality ([FINE] / [STD]) (68) LImage size (67) MAppears while a still image is being saved NRecording folder (“Memory Stick Duo”) OReturn button PPlayback mode Viewing still images UCurrent playing still image number Number of total recorded still images VSlide show button (38) WData file name XVISUAL INDEX button (34) 113 Indicators when you made changesUpper left Center Upper right Bottom Data code during recording 114 Glossary115 Index117 RemainingBattery REMAINING (movie) Remote Commander 85 REMOTE CTRL REPAIR IMG.DB F 80 SD (standard definition) image SP 79 SPOT METER STEADYSHOT Copying 82 TELE MACRO VBR VF B.LIGHT WB SHIFT WHITE BAL 65 X.V.COLOR 118 http://www.sony.net
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