Sony SX20EK manuals
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Operating Guide DCR-SR15E/SR20E/SX15E/ SX20E/SX20EK 2 Read this firstWARNING CAUTIONBattery pack AC Adaptor Memory card FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE 3 Notice for customers in the United Kingdom4 Supplied itemsUsing the camcorder Menu items, LCD panel, and lens 5 About changing the language settingRecording Note on playback Save 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 6 Notes on useOn the drop sensor (DCR-SR15E/SR20E) Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR15E/SR20E) 7 Operation flow8 Table of contentsGetting started Recording/Playback Making good use of your camcorder Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device 10 Step 1: Charging the battery packYou can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. 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 12 Charging the battery pack abroadNotes on the battery pack Notes on the AC Adaptor 13 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time16 Step 3: Preparing the recording mediaSelecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR15E/SR20E) Getting started Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR15E/SR20E) 17 [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 20 RecordingTo open the lens cover Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.Your camcorder turns on. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 21 Recording moviesPress START/STOP to start recording. Data code during recording 23 25 Playback 26 Playing moviesYour camcorder starts playing the selected movie. To adjust the sound volume of moviesWhile playing back movies, select adjust with / . 27 Viewing photosYour camcorder displays the selected photo. 28 Playing images on a TV30 Deleting movies and photosYou 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] .To delete all movies/photos at one timeIn step 2, select [ DELETE] [DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] . To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Saving movies and photos with a computer 32 Preparing a computer(Windows)Step 1 Checking the computer system When using a Macintosh Step 2 Installing the supplied software PMB 35 Starting PMB Creating a disc with one touch(One Touch Disc Burn)Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 36 Importing movies and photos to a computer37 Creating a discFollow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. 38 Copying a discEditing movies Capturing photos from a movieSaving images with an external device Saving images with an external device 39 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) 40 Select [Copy.] on the camcorder screen.After the operation is completed, select on the camcorder screen. 42 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder47 Using menus53 Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook54 Troubleshooting57 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-SX15E/SX20E Playing timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-SX15E/SX20E Expected recording time of moviesInternal hard disk Memory card 58 Expected number of recordable photosYou can record the maximum 9,999 photos. Internal recording media (DCR-SR15E/ SR20E) Memory card 59 PrecautionsOn use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time LCD screen To clean the LCD screen On handling the casing 60 About care and storage of the lensOn charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (DCR-SR15E/SR20E) Note on disposal/transfer of memory card 61 SpecificationsSystem Input/Output connectors LCD screen General AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 62 On trademarksQuick reference 63 Screen indicatorsUpper left Center Upper right Bottom 64 Parts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages.Quick reference You will find the menu lists on pages 50 to 52. 67 Index
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