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Using the Handycam Handbook
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Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.
Software (1)
Using the camcorder
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
Notes on use
On the drop sensor (DCR-SR21E)
Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (DCR-SR21E)
Operation flow
Advice for successful recording
To get good results in recording
Stabilizing your camcorder
Zooming smoothly
Evoking a feeling of spaciousness
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Table of contents
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Making good use of your camcorder
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Saving images with an external device
Customizing your camcorder
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Getting started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder.
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To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack ().
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source
Charging the battery pack abroad
Notes on the battery pack
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
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Using the Multi-selector
Changing the language setting
Step 3: Preparing the recording media
Multi-selector
Memory card
DCR-SR21E: *
Internal hard disk Memory card
Size of memory cards that can be used with your camcorder
Access lamp
Note direction of notched corner.
To eject the memory card
Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
Recording
To open the lens cover
Fasten the grip belt.
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
Your camcorder turns on.
Recording movies
Press START/STOP to start recording.
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
Shooting photos
90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder
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Useful functions for recording movies and
Zooming
Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO)
To cancel INTELLIGENT AUTO
Selecting the recording mode
Select (MENU) [Show others] [ REC MODE] (under [SHOOTING SET] category).
Select a desired setting.
Select .
Using the VIDEO LIGHT
Recording in mirror mode
Playback
Playing movies
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
To adjust the sound volume of movies
While playing back movies, select adjust with / .
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Useful functions for playing movies and
Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)
Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)
Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)
Select on the photo playback
To stop the slide show
To restart the slide show
Using the built-in projector (DCR-PJ5E)
Press PROJECTOR.
To change the aspect ratio while using the projector
PROJECTOR IN jack
Signal flow
Output
Playing images on a TV
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
TV/VCR
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)
Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback pictures.
Making good use of your camcorder
Deleting movies and
You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media.
Select (MENU) [Show others] [DELETE] (under [EDIT] category).
To delete movies, select [ DELETE] [ DELETE].
Select and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted.
To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)
Select (MENU) [Show others] [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category).
To protect movies, select [ PROTECT] [ PROTECT].
Select the movies and photos to be protected.
Select [YES] .
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie (DCR- SR21E)
Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR- SR21E)
Dubbing movies
Select (MENU) [Show others] [MOVIE DUB] (under [EDIT] category).
Select the type of dubbing.
Select the movie to be dubbed.
Copying photos
Using the Playlist of movies
Creating the Playlist
Playing the Playlist
Select the movie you want to play back.
To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist
To change the order within the Playlist
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Creating a disc with one touch
(One Touch Disc Burn)
Importing movies and photos to a computer
Creating a disc
Uploading images to a media service
Starting up PMB Portable (Windows)
Starting up PMB Portable (Macintosh)
Notes on PMB Portable
Saving images with an external device
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].
Select [Copy.] on the camcorder
After the operation is completed, select on the camcorder
When connecting an external media
To save desired movies and photos
To play back images in the external media on the camcorder
To finish the external media connection
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder
Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express
To play back a disc on the DVD writer
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express
Creating a disc with a recorder, etc.
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menus
Operating menus
Using [MY MENU]
Using the OPTION MENU
Menu lists
(MANUAL SETTINGS) category
(SHOOTING SET) category
(PHOTO SETTINGS) category
(PLAYBACK) category
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MANUAL SETTINGS
(Items to adjust for scene condition)
SCENE SELECTION
FADER
BLACK FADER
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
AUTO
OUTDOOR ( )
INDOOR ()
EXPOSURE
FOCUS
TELE MACRO
SHOOTING SET
(Items for customized shooting)
REC MODE (Recording mode)
GUIDEFRAME
STEADYSHOT
AUDIO REC SET
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone)
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level)
OTHER REC SET
DIGITAL ZOOM
PHOTO SETTINGS
(Items for recording photos)
SELF-TIMER
IMAGE SIZE
FILE NO. (File number)
PLAYBACK
(Items for playback)
VISUAL INDEX
VIEW IMAGES
DATE INDEX
EDIT
(Items for editing)
OTHERS
(Items for other settings)
MANAGE MEDIA
(Items for recording media)
MEDIA SETTINGS (DCR-SR21E)
MEDIA INFO
To turn off the display
GENERAL SET
(Other setup items)
SOUND/DISP SET
VOLUME
BEEP
OUTPUT SETTINGS
TV TYPE
DISP OUTPUT (Display output)
CLOCK/ LANG
CLOCK SET
OTHER SETTINGS
DEMO MODE
USB LUN SETTING
DROP SENSOR (DCR-SR21E)
Additional information
Troubleshooting
Overall operations
The power does not turn on.
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
The menu settings have changed automatically.
Batteries/power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
Recording
Playback
Projector
Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a Computer
Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)
(Warning on the internal hard disk of the camcorder)
(Battery level warning)
(Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature)
Description of warning messages
Recording media
Buffer overflow
Recovering data.
Cannot recover data.
Other
No further selection is possible.
Data protected.
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Recording time
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
DCR-PJ5E/SX21E
Expected number of recordable photos
Internal recording media (DCR-SR21E)
You can record the maximum 9,999 photos.
Memory card
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
On TV color systems
Setting to the local time
World time difference
Maintenance and precautions
About the memory card
On the memory card adaptor
On image data compatibility
About the Memory Stick media
About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
To charge the battery pack
To use the battery pack effectively
About the remaining battery time indicator
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
When not using your camcorder for a long time
Moisture condensation
LCD screen
To clean the LCD screen
To clean the projector lens (DCR-PJ5E)
On handling the casing
About care and storage of the lens
Note on disposal/transfer (DCR-SR21E)
Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card
On trademarks
Notes on the License
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
Quick reference
Screen indicators
Upper left
Center
Upper right
Bottom
Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
DCR-SR21E/SX21E
DCR-PJ5E
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