Sony SR38E 45

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Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media was restricted on another device.

The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.

The drop sensor function is activated. You may not be able to record nor play back images.

The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images (p. 34).

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Operating Guide Read this before operating your camcorder ATTENTION Notice Disposal of Old Electrical For customers in the U.S.A If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Regulatory Information CAUTION Note Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1)  On recording About changing the language setting About this manual Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 14) Playing movies and photos (p. 18) Saving movies and photos on a disc Deleting movies and photos (p. 34) Table of contents Making good use of your camcorder Additional information Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack To remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack abroad Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To turn off the power Changing the language setting Recording Press START/STOP to start recording To stop recording, press START/STOP again Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the hard disk (p. 35) Open the lens cover Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation) Playback Playback on the camcorder Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / Viewing photos Touch the (Photo) tab a desired photo on the VISUAL INDEX screen Your camcorder displays the selected photo Playing images on a TV Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer Turn on the computer Place the supplied CD-ROMin the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears Click [Install] Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) (Easy PC Back-up) Starting PMB (Picture Creating a disc Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express To create a disc with the selected images To play back a disc on the DVD writer Page Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 1 Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc., to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied) 3 Record movies on the connected device 4 After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 3 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device 4 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos Coping with shooting conditions Changing the recording medium Selecting the media for photos  Touch (HOME)  (MANAGE MEDIA) [PHOTO MEDIA SET] The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears Touch the desired recording medium  Touch [YES]  Touch [YES] To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Customizing your camcorder with menus Using the HOME MENU Touch the desired category  the menu item to be changed Follow the instruction on the screen After completing the setting, touch List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (VIEW IMAGES) category (OTHERS) category (SETTINGS) category List of the OPTION MENU The following items are available on the OPTION MENU only tab The tab depends on the situation/no tab Getting detailed information from the “Handycam Handbook” Additional information Troubleshooting The camcorder is not recognized by the computer Self-diagnosisdisplay/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following C:04: C:13:/ C:32: Page Precautions About care and storage of the lens On charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Note on disposal/transfer of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Specifications AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Rechargeable battery pack Expected charging and running time for the supplied battery pack (minute) Expected recording time of movies in the internal hard disk Example of expected recording time of movies in “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media On trademarks Screen indicators Parts and controls Page Index http://www.sony.net Printed in China