3-093-316-13(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Handycam Handbook DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/ SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E/SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E Enjoying your camcorder 8 Getting Started 12 Recording/ Playback 20 Editing 38 Utilizing recording media 49 Customizing your camcorder 52 Performing with a computer 73 Troubleshooting 94 Additional Information 108 Quick Reference 118 © 2007 Sony Corporation
Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on use Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides. For operating and handling the camcorder, refer to “Operating Guide” and “Handycam Handbook” (PDF/this Handbook). On using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
About menu items, LCD panel and lens • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen.
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data • To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using your computer (p. 77). Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 45). • It is recommended that you save your image data periodically, after recording.
Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder .......................................2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam ......................................4 Subject examples and solutions ..... 7 Enjoying your camcorder Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ..................................... 28 Recording in mirror mode ......... 28 Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording image ......
Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ............................... 52 Using the HOME MENU ............ 52 List of the (SETTINGS) category items .......................................... 53 MOVIE SETTINGS ....................... 54 Deleting images recorded on the camcorder through the computer (DCR-SR42E/SR62E/SR82E/ SR200E/SR300E) ........................ 85 Viewing images imported to a computer ......................................
Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach B SMTH SLW REC* ......................29 B SPORTS** ............................... 69 Capturing still images during movie recording B Backlight ...................................28 B BEACH.......................................69 B SNOW .......................................69 A child on the stage under a spot light B Dual Rec* ..................................26 Flowers in closeup B SPOTLIGHT ...
Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow B Get ready (p. 12). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 23). Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are recorded on either the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo.” B Play back the images. x Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 31) x Viewing on the TV connected to your camcorder (p. 35) B Save recorded images. x Saving images on a DVD using a computer (p. 77) x Importing images to a computer (p.
Enjoying your camcorder “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder Enjoying your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p.
Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] in the center, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) B . B When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP 1 Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category.
3 Touch the item you want to know the content. Enjoying your camcorder When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 65 for further details.
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122) (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack Mains lead (1) (p. 13) NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR32E/ SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E) NP-FH60 (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 5 Battery 3 CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack DC plug 5 Getting Started POWER switch 4 To the wall socket AC Adaptor Mains lead You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 112) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both.
DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E: Remaining battery (approx.) Battery pack Continuous recording time 90 100 Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
* Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. b Notes • All times measured with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E). DCR-SR290E/SR300E: Battery pack Playback time* NP-FH50 120 NP-FH60 (supplied) 160 NP-FH70 255 NP-FH100 590 * When the LCD backlight is on. Playback time Approximate time (min.
Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. Lens cover Getting Started On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
3 Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. 4 Set [Y] (year) with v/V. • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. • The lens cover opens automatically when the power is turned on (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E). It closes when the playback screen is selected, or the power is turned off.
Step 4: Preparing for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E) Lens cover switch b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. Getting Started Slide the lens cover switch to open. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting.
Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playback operation without detailed settings. It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button. Open the lens cover (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E) (p.
Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D) button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Returns to the recording screen Searches for images by date (p. 33) Previous 6 images Recording/Playback Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/ recorded (B for the still image).
z Tips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during pause. • You can adjust volume by selecting (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with / . Still images: Touch the , or tab and the still image to be played back. Slideshow (p.
Recording/Playback Recording Lens cover Open the lens cover before PHOTO F recording (DCR-SR32E/ SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/ SR62E/SR72E/SR82E) (p. 19) (HOME) E (HOME) D Recording/Playback START/STOP C (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) POWER switch A START/STOP B b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or “Memory Stick Duo.
Recording movies You can record movies on the hard disk of your camcorder. For the recordable time, see page 54. 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the Recording still images You can record still images on the hard disk of your camcorder in the default setting. To record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo,” change the recording media. For the number of recordable still images, see page 57. (Movie) lamp lights up. 2 Press START/STOP B (or C). 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp lights up.
Recording/Playback Zooming You can zoom in up to the magnifications shown in the following table. (optical zoom) DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E 40 × DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E 25 × DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E 10 × z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) let you zoom in further than the magnification shown in the table. Recording sound with more presence (5.
Using the flash (DCR-SR190E/ SR200E/SR290E/SR300E) Flash charge lamp Flash Capturing high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR190E/ SR200E/SR290E/SR300E) You can capture high quality still images while recording a movie on the hard disk. Press (flash) repeatedly to select an appropriate setting. No indication (Auto flash): Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.
z Tips • Still images are recorded in the following sizes with Dual Rec. DCR-SR190E/SR200E: – 2.3M (16:9 (wide)) – 1.7M (4:3) 2 Select the media in which you want to save still images, then touch . Your camcorder returns to recording standby mode. If you select [MEMORY STICK], appears on the screen. To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” DCR-SR290E/SR300E: Recording still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” You can change the recording media of still images to a “Memory Stick Duo.
b Notes • The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67) when it is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.
2 On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] or [16:9 WIDE] (p. 54). DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E/SR190E/ SR200E/SR290E/SR300E: • For DCR-SR190E/SR200E, the size of still images is [ 3.0M] (16:9 (wide)) or [4.0M] (4:3) at maximum. • For DCR-SR290E/SR300E, the size of still images is [ 4.6M] (16:9 (wide)) or [6.1M] (4:3) at maximum. z Tips • For the number of recordable still images, see page 57. 1 Turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp lights up.
5 Press START/STOP. An about 3 second-movie is recorded as a 12 second-slow-motion-movie. When [Recording···] disappears, recording is finished. Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording. To change the setting Touch (OPTION) t tab, then select the setting you want to change. • [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER].
Recording/Playback Playback (HOME) E Power zoom lever F POWER switch A (HOME) D Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) C button (VIEW IMAGES) B button 1 Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C) button. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/ recorded (B for the still image).
3 Start playback. Movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the movie/previous movie Next movie (OPTION) Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Reverse/ Forward Still images Touch the , or tab, and the still image to be played back. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Slide show button (p.
Recording/Playback Using PB zoom You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. 2 Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch You can search for desired images by date efficiently.
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. b Notes • You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show. z Tips • You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting (OPTION) t tab t [SLIDE SHOW SET]. The default setting is [ON] (continuous playback).
Playing the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. • To view the recorded images on a computer, see page 73.
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the TV you will view images on. Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. When you want to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose.
Saving images Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of your camcorder. Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media such as a DVD-R or a computer. You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below. Saving images using a computer By using the software on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer.
Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit the images, to print still images and to connect your camcorder to a computer. Deleting images You can delete images recorded on the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo” using your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. z Tips (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 38). EDIT You can edit the images on the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 40, 41).
4 Touch the image to be deleted. 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] t . To delete all the movies or the still images recorded on the same day at one time 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE] t [ DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE by date] or [ DELETE by date] according to the type of image you want to delete. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen.
Dividing a movie You can divide movies on the hard disk of your camcorder. 4 Touch the still image to be deleted. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot divide movies. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 On the The selected still image is marked with . Press and hold the still image on the LCD screen to confirm the still image. Touch to return to the previous screen. (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie to be divided. 5 Touch t [YES] t .
Copying still images b Notes • You cannot restore movies once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the hard disk. • If the divided original movie is included in the Playlist, the movie in the Playlist will also be divided. • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.
Creating the Playlist To copy all the still images recorded on the same day at one time 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [EDIT] t [COPY]. 2 Touch [ t COPY by date]. The recording dates of still images are displayed on the screen. A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not modified even though you edit or delete the movies in the Playlist. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot add movies to the Playlist or edit the Playlist.
To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ADD by date]. The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen. Playing the Playlist 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST] The Playlist screen appears. Editing Previous/Next button 3 Touch Previous/Next Date button to select the recording date of the desired movie.
t [YES] t 4 Touch . z Tips • The original images are not changed even if you erase the images from the Playlist. To change the order within the Playlist 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ MOVE]. 3 Select the image to be moved. The selected image is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch screen. 4 Touch to return to the previous . 5 Select the destination with [T]/[t]. Destination bar 6 Touch t [YES] t .
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. b Notes • Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge 1 Turn on your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES) button. Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 62). 2 Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 3 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2.
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen automatically. 4 Touch [ PRINT] (hard disk) or [ PRINT] (“Memory Stick Duo”) depending on the media of the image to be printed. When connection is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen. 2 Touch (OPTION), set the following options, then touch . [COPIES]: Set number of copies of a still image to be printed. You can set up to 20 copies. [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], [DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time printed). [SIZE]: Select the paper size.
• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be trimmed widely. • Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Refer to your printer’s instruction manual for details.
Utilizing recording media (MANAGE HDD/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo” for various purposes. (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item list Formatting the hard disk or the “Memory Stick Duo” Formatting the hard disk You can delete all the images on the hard disk of the camcorder to recover recordable free space to allow you to write in. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC adaptor for this operation (p. 13).
Checking the hard disk information Formatting the “Memory Stick Duo” Formatting deletes all images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” 1 Turn on your camcorder. You can display the hard disk information, and check the approximate amount of free hard disk space. On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t [ INFO]. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” to be formatted into your camcorder. 3 On the [ (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) t FORMAT]. To turn off the display Touch . b Notes 4 Touch [YES] t [YES].
Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you to write non important data onto the hard disk of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose or transfer the camcorder to others, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13) 3 Press and hold BACK LIGHT button for a few seconds. The [ EMPTY] screen appears.
Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. Using the HOME MENU 3 Touch the desired setup item. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/ V to change the page. 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) 4 Touch the desired item. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/ V to change the page. (HOME) (SETTINGS) category 5 Change the setting, then touch .
List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54) SOUND/DISP SET*6 (p. 61) Items Page VOLUME*4 61 BEEP*4 61 Items Page LCD BRIGHT 61 REC MODE 54 LCD BL LEVEL 62 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 LCD COLOR 62 WIDE SELECT*1 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 STEADYSHOT 55 Items Page AUTO SLW SHUTTR 55 TV TYPE 62 GUIDEFRAME*2 56 DISP OUTPUT 63 ZEBRA*2 56 OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 62) CLOCK/ LANG (p.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) DCR-SR72E/SR82E: Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 52 (OPTION MENU) t page 65 Recording mode Recordable time HQ 14 hours 40 min. SP 21 hours 40 min. LP 41 hours 50 min. DCR-SR33E/SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/ SR300E: Recording mode Recordable time HQ 9 hours 30 min. SP 14 hours 30 min. LP 28 hours The default settings are marked with B.
B 4:3 50 × Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. b Notes • Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 62). Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 50 × zoom is performed digitally. 2000 × Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 2000 × zoom is performed digitally.
GUIDEFRAME (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E) REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. – 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.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images) DCR-SR290E/SR300E: B 6.1M ( ) Records still images clearly. 3.1M ( ) Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set ) Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded. z Tips (HOME MENU) t page 52 (OPTION MENU) t page 65 The default settings are marked with B. DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E: ) • The image size is set to [ 4.
6.1M 2848 × 2136 4.6M 2848 × 1602 4.0M 2304 × 1728 3.4M 2136 × 1602 1.7M 1512 × 1134 1.0M 1152 × 864 0.7M 1152 × 648 512MB 155 390 205 510 235 600 270 690 1GB 1GB 315 800 420 1050 480 1200 550 1400 2GB 650 1600 860 2150 990 2500 1100 2850 4GB 1250 3200 1700 4250 1950 4900 2250 5700 3.1M 2048 × 1536 3.0M 2304 × 1296 2.3M 2016 × 1134 1.
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 54. STEADYSHOT (DCR-SR290E/SR300E) See page 55. GUIDEFRAME (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E) See page 56. See page 56. FLASH LEVEL (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E) You can set this function when you use the built-in flash (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E), or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) CAMERA DATA Movie Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set Still image (HOME MENU) t page 52 (OPTION MENU) t page 65 The default settings are marked with B. DATA CODE C SteadyShot off D Brightness E White balance F Gain G Shutter speed H Aperture value I Exposure During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. B OFF Data code is not displayed.
SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust beep and the screen) DISPLAY You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. B ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the power zoom lever on your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E). Touch 1, then 2.
OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connecting other devices) LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight. B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.
CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) DISP OUTPUT B LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen. V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen and the LCD screen. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 52 (OPTION MENU) t page 65 CLOCK SET See page 17. You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area using v/V when using your camcorder overseas.
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B 5 min Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 52 (OPTION MENU) t page 65 The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a wall socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].
Activating functions using the The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Various functions are displayed in the context of the operation. Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. OPTION MENU 3 Change the setting, then touch . When the item you want is not on the screen Touch another tab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation.
Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 65 for setting operation. Items * 1 Page tab See page 65 for setting operation. Items * Page tab FOCUS - 67 DELETE a 38 SPOT FOCUS - 67 DELETE by date a 39 TELE MACRO - 67 DELETE ALL a 39 EXPOSURE - 68 SPOT METER - 68 SCENE SELECTION - 68 DIVIDE a 40 WHITE BAL. - ERASE a 43 COLOR SLOW SHTR - ERASE ALL a 43 S. NIGHTSHOT PLS*2 - 70 MOVE a 44 SUPER NIGHTSHOT*3 - 70 69 70 tab FADER - D.EFFECT - PICT.
Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. The default settings are marked with B. SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1.
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wideangle (W side). b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67) when it is hard to focus automatically. 1 Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. appears. 2 Touch [END]. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. b Notes • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL].
FIREWORKS* ( ) Select this to take spectacular shots of fireworks. LANDSCAPE* ( ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. SNOW** ( ) Select to take bright pictures of a white landscape. * Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. ** Your camcorder is set not to focus on nearby subjects. b Notes • The [WHITE BAL.
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. 3 Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. b Notes • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. • When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white object while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set.
b Notes • Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 67) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image. You can add special effects to an image during recording or playback. appears.
FLASH MODE (DCR-SR52E/SR62E/ SR72E/SR82E) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. Attach the external flash to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 120). B ON ( ) Flashes every time. AUTO Flashes automatically.
Performing with a computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. b Notes • The supplied software is not compatible with a Macintosh. x Deleting images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder by a computer (DCR-SR42E/SR62E/ SR82E/SR200E/SR300E) (p. 85) You can delete images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder by using a computer.
System requirements When using Picture Motion Browser OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.
Installing the software You need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station, and a USB cable beforehand. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS. 5 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. 6 Check your area and country/ region, then click [Next].
10Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software (shown below). If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. x Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to create a DVD x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to complete the installation.
Creating a DVD with One Touch Types of DVDs you can use The kinds of DVD that you can use with the supplied software are as listed below. The DVDs you can use differ, depending on the computer you use. For details on the DVDs compatible with your computer, refer to the operations manual supplied with your computer. You may not be able to play back some types of DVDs, depending on the device you have. Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information.
2 Turn on the computer. 3 Place the recordable DVD to be 7 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable. saved in the DVD drive of your computer. z Tips • It is recommended that you use a new recordable DVD. • If any software starts on the computer automatically, close it. 4 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn the POWER switch to turn on.
To disconnect the USB cable 1 Touch [END] on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 2 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon on the task tray. A Current status of all DVD creation B Current status per DVD C Number of DVDs required D Number of DVDs being created When the DVD creation is completed, the disc tray opens automatically. b Notes • During DVD creation, do not apply vibration to the camcorder. The DVD creation may be terminated. • Make sure no other USB devices are connected to your computer.
After creating a DVD • After creating a DVD, check that the DVD can be played back properly on a DVD player or other devices. When you cannot play back the DVD properly, import the images to the computer by following the steps on page 81. Then save the data on a DVD, following the instructions in “Creating and copying a DVD” (p. 90).
Importing images to a computer 7 Click [One Touch Disc Burn] in the [HDD Handycam Utility] window on the computer screen. You can view and edit images imported from the camcorder to the computer. Also, you can create a DVD with the imported materials. To import images from the camcorder, use [Easy PC Back-up], [Media File Import], etc. Importing entire images to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) 8 Click [Start]. The DVD recognition window is displayed on the computer screen.
5 Touch [ COMPUTER] on the LCD screen of your camcorder. The [HDD Handycam Utility] window is displayed on the computer screen. 8 Click [Import]. The image that have not been imported to a computer are automatically imported to your computer. 6 Click [Easy PC Back-up] in the [HDD Handycam Utility] window on the computer screen. When the import of the data is completed, [Picture Motion Browser] starts up automatically and the imported images are displayed in the window.
4 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. • For connecting with the USB cable, see page 78. 5 Touch [ COMPUTER] on the LCD screen of your camcorder. The [HDD Handycam Utility] window is displayed on the computer screen. A Movies B Still images 8 Select the images you want to import. 6 Click [Media File Import] in the [HDD Handycam Utility] window on the computer screen.
z Tips • You can import the still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” with connecting your camcorder and a computer (p. 84). 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Insert a recorded “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick slot of your computer. 3 Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion Browser) on the desktop. [Picture Motion Browser] starts up. 4 Click [ ]. Or, select [Import Media Files] in the [File] menu. 5 Click [Digital Still Camera/Memory Stick (DCF Format)] t [OK].
Deleting images recorded on the camcorder through the computer (DCR-SR42E/SR62E/ SR82E/SR200E/SR300E) You can delete images recorded on the camcorder using Picture Motion Browser. b Notes • This function is not available for DCR-SR32E/ SR33E/SR52E/SR72E/SR190E/SR290E. • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. • You cannot delete images recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” using this function. The image select window is displayed.
Viewing images imported to a computer You can browse images imported to a computer, sorted by registered folder (Folder view), or sorted by the date and time they were recorded (Calendar view). 4 Click the folder, or click the year and month of recording images you want to view. 1 Turn on the computer. When you click the folder, thumbnails of images stored in the selected folder are listed. 2 Double-click [ When you click the year and month, a calendar is displayed.
To enlarge an image Double-click the thumbnail. The view image window starts up and the selected image is enlarged. When you select a movie, the slider and the playback control buttons appear and playback starts. 4 Click the date when the image you want to view in the slide show is recorded. A list of images recorded on the selected date is displayed. When you select a still image 5 Select the images. The selected images are marked with a blue frame.
Editing the imported images Editing movies You can cut out only required movie parts to save. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Double-click [ 5 Select the scene you want to set as an IN point (the beginning of the required part) using the [c], [C] buttons on the right side of the window, or the slider, and click [Set IN point]. The selected scene is displayed in the thumbnail of [IN point]. ] (Picture Motion Browser) on the desktop. [Picture Motion Browser] starts up.
8 Click [Save] to save the edited movie. Saving takes some time. When the saving is completed, a message is displayed. Click [OK]. To capture still images from a movie Click [Save Frame] in the Video Trimming window to save the current frame as a still image. The file of the still image is saved in the same folder as the original movie. Adjusting with the tone curve The histogram and tone curve for the channel being displayed in the dropdown list are shown. You can adjust the tone curve for each channel.
Creating and copying a DVD Creating a DVD with selected images You can create a DVD Video with a DVD menu by putting images on your computer as materials. 4 Select [DVD-Video Creation] in the [Manipulate] menu. The window used to select images is displayed. z Tips • The selected movies are written to the DVD as they are. If there are unnecessary scenes in the movie, edit it beforehand (p. 88). 1 Turn on the computer, and place the recordable DVD to be saved in the DVD drive of your computer.
z Tips • Selecting [Menu Sorted by Date Taken] in the Menu structure drop-down list automatically changes the order of movies and still images into the order of date on which they were recorded. • Clicking [Font] lets you select the text color of the DVD name and title, etc. • Clicking [Preview] lets you check the completion image of the DVD video to create.
9 Confirm the movies to write to a DVD. The movies with checkmarks at the top right are written on the DVD in the Playlist order. 10Click [Next]. The menu selection window of the DVD is displayed. z Tips • You can choose to create more copies of the same DVD after writing to the DVD is completed. Copying a DVD You can copy the images recorded on a DVD to another DVD. You can also back up a DVD.
Manipulating still images 5 When preparations for copying are completed, click [Start]. DVD copy starts. z Tips • You can choose to create more copies of the same DVD after writing to the DVD is completed. To change the location for temporary files and the writing speed On the Disc copy window, click [Settings]. Select [Manually select a writing speed before writing to the disc] and click [OK] to specify the writing speed each time, before writing starts.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander .............94 • Batteries/Power sources ........................95 • LCD screen............................................96 • “Memory Stick Duo” ............................96 • Recording ......................................
The (OPTION) button is not displayed. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The menu settings have changed automatically. Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, settings for the following menu items are maintained the ones before Easy Handycam operation. – [FILE NO.
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 mains lead to the wall socket properly. • The battery charge is completed (p. 13). • Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p. 13). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 13).
Recording Refer also to “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 96). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. • Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk. The recording angle looks different. • Recording angle may vary depending on the condition of the camcorder. This is not a malfunction. The flash does not work (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E).
The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off the camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. • If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may stop. There is a time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E). • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not a malfunction. Horizontal stripes appear on the image (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E). • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction. [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be operated (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E).
• This may appear on still images recorded by other devices, edited on a computer, etc. No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. • Turn up the volume (p. 32). • Sound is not output when the LCD panel is closed. Open the LCD panel. • When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 71) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may be difficult to hear. • In case of [SMTH SLW REC], you cannot record sounds during shooting (about 3 seconds) (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E).
Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on the Macintosh computer. • You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a Macintosh. The One Touch Disc Burn function does not work. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 75). • Check if Media Check Tool is running on the computer. For details on Media Check Tool, refer to the Help for Picture Motion Browser. You cannot view the images recorded on your camcorder with a computer.
The playback screen is paused or distorted. • Check the recommended computer environment required to play movies. The actual displayed screen or message is different from that shown in this Handbook. • The screen or message may be different. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items.
Cannot use [SCENE SELECTION] Because of following settings NightShot plus*4, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4, NightShot*5, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5, [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO], [FADER] [WHITE BAL.] NightShot plus*4, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS]*4, NightShot*5, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]*5 [ONE PUSH] in [WHITE BAL.] [SMTH SLW REC]*5 [COLOR SLOW SHTR] [FADER], [D.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:00 (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder.
(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).
Management file damaged. Create new file? • The image management file is damaged. When you touch [YES], a new image management file is created. The old recorded images on the hard disk of the camcorder cannot be played back. (Image files are not damaged.) In this case, import the image files to your computer. Buffer overflow • You cannot record because the drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly.
x Other No further selection is possible. • You can select only 100 images at one time for: – deleting images – printing still images Data protected. • You tried to delete data protected on another device. Release the protection of the data on the device used to protect the data. Cannot divide. • You cannot divided a movie that is extremely short.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PALsystem-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 17). World time difference Time-zone differences Area setting Time-zone differences GMT Lisbon, London +11:00 Solomon Is.
Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images or movies by connecting to a computer, see page 73, then use the supplied application. A Image management files When you delete the files, you cannot record/play back the images correctly. The files are defaulted as hidden files and not usually displayed.
Maintenance and precautions • Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use. About the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder. (See the list below for more details.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction. x On a location for use Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations: • Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer. • Places under direct sunlight. • Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases.
To use the battery pack effectively • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time. – Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots. – Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH100 (optional).
About handling of your camcorder On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: – Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. – Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. – Near strong radio waves or radiation.
x How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour). LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all.
Notes on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. “C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software are provided in your camcorder.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/ SR72E/SR82E: A Power zoom lever (25, 33) B PHOTO button (20, 24) C POWER switch (17) D CHG (charge) lamp (13) E CHG (charge)/ F (flash) lamp (13, 26) (flash) button (26) G Battery pack (13) H DC IN jack (13) I (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (23) J ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (23) K START/STOP button (20, 24) L Grip belt (19) M Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/ SR72E/SR82E: DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E: A WIDE SELECT button (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E) (28) B BACK LIGHT button* (28) C LCD screen/touch panel (19) D (HOME) button (10, 52) E Zoom buttons (25, 33) F START/STOP button (20, 24) H Speaker For how to adjust the volume, see page 32.
DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/ SR72E/SR82E: A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (27) B A/V OUT jack (35, 45) C REMOTE jack (except for DCRSR32E/SR33E/SR42E) Connect other optional accessories. D Lens cover switch (19) E Flash (26) F Remote sensor (except for DCRSR32E/SR33E/SR42E) /Infrared port Point the Remote Commander (p. 122) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
Handycam Station: A Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.
Remote Commander (DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E/ SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E) button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter. b Notes • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet • Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 120). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period, the orange frame disappears.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images A Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (54) J Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (58) B HOME button (10, 52) K Image size (57) C Remaining battery (approx.) (14) L Appears while a still image is being saved. D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F OPTION button (65) G Dual Rec (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E) (26) H VIEW IMAGES button (21, 31) I 5.
Viewing movies 1 Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (54) qa Image size (57) 3 Remaining battery (approx.
Indicators when you made changes Center Indicator Slide show set (34) Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Meaning NightShot plus*4 / NightShot*1 (27) Super NightShot plus*4 (70) Super NightShot*1 (70) Upper right Color Slow Shutter (70) PictBridge connecting (46) Warning (104) E Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Bottom Meaning Indicator 5.
Data code during recording The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and “Memory Stick Duo.” They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 60).
Quick Reference Glossary x 5.1ch surround sound x VBR A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an additional low-pass subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for frequencies of 120 Hz or lower. x Dolby Digital VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the recording format for automatically controlling the bit rate (the volume of recording data in a given time segment) according to the scene being recorded.
Quick Reference Index Numeric 12IMAGES...........................61 16:9.................................36, 62 16:9 WIDE ...........................55 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter) ....................... 70 Compression format........... 111 COMPUTER........................ 73 21-pin adaptor.......................36 Hard disk .............. 80, 82, 83, 85, 91 4:3.............................36, 54, 62 “Memory Stick Duo”.... 84 5.1ch surround recording......25 E Easy Handycam.................
SOUND/DISP SET .......61 MICREF LEVEL ................. 71 ERASE ..........................43 VIEW IMAGES SET ....60 Mirror mode ......................... 28 ERASE ALL .................43 HQ ........................................54 Moisture condensation ....... 114 MOVE ...........................44 MOVE .................................. 44 Playback ........................43 I Movie ............................. 20, 24 PLAYLIST EDIT .................42 Icon .......
SLIDE SHOW SET..............34 V SMTH SLW REC.................29 VBR ................................... 127 SNOW ..................................69 Software................................75 VCR or DVD/HDD recorders ............................................. 45 SOUND/DISP SET ..............61 Video Disc Copier ............... 92 SP..........................................54 VIEW IMAGES SET........... 60 SPORTS ...............................69 Viewing images on a TV ..... 35 SPOT FOCUS ..
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