Page 2 - Using the Handycam Handbook; Searching for information quickly; About this Handycam Handbook
2 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder ...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Getting started
3 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Table of contents Using the Handycam Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Searching for information quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Useful recording techniques
6 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach SPORTS ..................................................... 81 Backlight .................................................. 33 BEACH .........
Page 7 - Parts and controls
7 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Speaker Built-in microphone (33) Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) (15) LENS COVER switch (22, 23, 28, 30) A/V Remote Connector (42, 56) Power zoom lever (32, 40) PHOTO button (24, ...
Page 8 - Screen indicators; Upper left
8 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index POWER button (19) DISP (display) button (34) EASY button (23) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Guide) (VIEW IMAGES) button (25, 35) Access lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) (60) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcord...
Page 10 - Using the HOME MENU; Using the HELP function; Using the OPTION MENU
10 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus Using the HOME MENU When you press (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc. Touch the desired category the menu item to be change...
Page 11 - Menu lists; List of the HOME MENU
11 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Menu lists List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE * 1 p. 28 PHOTO * 1 p. 30 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX * 1 p. 36 FILM ROLL * 1 p. 38 FACE * 1 p. 38 PLAYLIST p. 52 (OTHERS) category DELETE * 1 DELETE p. 44 DELETE p. 44 PHOT...
Page 12 - List of the OPTION MENU; Following items are available on the
12 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index [SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. * 1 You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation. * 2 DCR-SR67/SR87 List of the OPTION MENU Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tab...
Page 13 - Supplied items; Rechargeable battery pack; Using the camcorder; LCD screen
13 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Read this before operating your camcorder Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-...
Page 15 - Carl Zeiss lens
15 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the recording media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your imag...
Page 16 - Step 1: Charging the battery pack; Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.
16 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1...
Page 17 - Charging time; To remove the battery pack; Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever; To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source; attached, the battery pack is not discharged.; Charging the battery pack abroad; Notes on the battery pack
17 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 Battery pack Charging time NP-FH30 (supplied) 115 NP-FH50 135 NP-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390 DCR-SR87 Battery pack Charging...
Page 18 - Notes on the AC Adaptor
18 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC A...
Page 19 - Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.; Your camcorder is turned on.
19 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. 2 Select the desired geographical area w...
Page 20 - To turn off the power; Changing the language setting; a desired language
20 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 102). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned off. You can turn off your camcorder also...
Page 21 - Five pieces of advice for successful recording; Stabilizing your camcorder
21 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against ca...
Page 22 - Recording movies; In the default setting, movies are recorded on the; Fasten the grip belt.
22 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) Simply press EASY. You can record or play movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation). During Easy Handycam operation, you can set basic options, such as cha...
Page 23 - appears on the LCD screen.; Shooting photos
23 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Tips The [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p. 64). Shooting photos Open the lens cover. [STBY] [REC]
Page 24 - Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
24 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. ...
Page 26 - Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.; Viewing photos; Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo.
26 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. 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 a...
Page 27 - To cancel Easy Handycam operation; disappears; Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation; Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
27 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Tips The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 70). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 59). To cancel Easy Handycam operation After you finish recording, or close menu setting s...
Page 28 - Recording
28 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal hard disk (p. 59). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your...
Page 30 - Data code during recording
30 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 70). Shooting pho...
Page 32 - Useful functions for recording movies and photos; Zooming; You can magnify images with the power zoom lever.
32 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. You can also magnify images with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame (DCR-SR48/SR67/ SR87). The magnifying level of your camcorder is...
Page 33 - Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects; To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press
33 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR67/SR87) Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be recorded with the built-in microphone. You can enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on devices that support 5....
Page 34 - Recording in mirror mode; Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder; Switching the screen display
34 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side . Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Switchin...
Page 35 - Playback; on the camcorder; Playing movies
35 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal hard disk are played (p. 59). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camco...
Page 36 - To adjust the sound volume of movies; While playing back movies, touch
36 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly. As you repeat touching / ...
Page 37 - Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
37 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Tips When viewing photos recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, (playback folder) appears on the screen. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide showNext OPTION MENU
Page 38 - Useful functions for playing movies and photos; Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index); The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.; Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index); You can play back the movie from the selected face image.
38 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen. You can start playing back...
Page 39 - Searching for desired images by date (Date Index); You can search for desired images by date efficiently.; Press
39 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch (Face Index). Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired face image, then touch the desired face image to view the scene. Playback starts from...
Page 40 - Touch date on the screen.; The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen.; Touch / to select the date of the desired image, then touch; Using PB zoom with photos; You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size.; Play back the photo you want to magnify.; The screen is framed.
40 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen. Touch / to select the date of the desired image, then touch . The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Tips On the [...
Page 41 - The slide show begins from the selected photo.; To stop the slide show; To restart the slide show; Touch
41 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch . Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo pla...
Page 42 - Playing images on a TV; or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO; Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (; Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV.
42 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adap...
Page 43 - When connecting to your TV via a VCR
43 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 35). To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3] . Notes When you connect your camc...
Page 44 - Editing; Deleting movies and; You can free media space by deleting; To delete all movies/photos at one time
44 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Editing Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to delete before starting the operation (p. 59). Note...
Page 46 - Touch the movie to be captured.
46 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Capturing a photo from a movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a photo. Select the recording media which contains movies, and the recording media where you want to save photos before the operation (p. 59). 1 Touch (...
Page 47 - Dubbing movies; Touch the type of dubbing.
47 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal hard disk of your camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert “Memory Stick PRO...
Page 48 - Copying photos; Touch the type of copying.
48 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 59). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal hard disk of the camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” me...
Page 50 - Dividing a movie; Select the recording medium which; Touch the movie to be divided.; The selected movie starts playback.; The movie pauses. Play and pause
50 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Dividing a movie Select the recording medium which contains the movie you want to divide before the operation (p. 59). 1 Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [EDIT] [ DIVIDE]. 2 Touch the movie to be divided. The selected movie starts playback. 3 ...
Page 51 - Creating the Playlist; To add all the movies recorded on the
51 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to the Playlist. Select the recording media you w...
Page 52 - Playing the Playlist; To erase unnecessary movies from the; To change the order within the Playlist
52 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Playing the Playlist Select the recording media you want to play a Playlist before the operation (p. 59). Touch (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) [PLAYLIST]. Movies added to the Playlist appear. Touch the movie you want to play back. The Playl...
Page 53 - Creating a disc with a
53 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express Operating on the camcorder screen, you can save movies on a disc when using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separ...
Page 54 - To play back a disc on the DVD writer
54 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index To create a disc with the selected images To dub a desired image onto the disc or to create many of the same discs, perform this operation. Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 3 above. Select the recording media containing the movie(s) y...
Page 55 - USB
55 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media from the camcorder You cannot add movies to a created disc. Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before deleting t...
Page 56 - connecting cable with S VIDEO
56 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Creating a disc with a recorder, etc. You can dub images played back on your camcorder to a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, etc., with the A/V connect...
Page 58 - You can check the estimated remaining; To close the battery information screen
58 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Checking the battery information You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [BATTERY INFO]. The remaining battery capacity is shown. To close the battery information screen Touch .
Page 59 - Utilizing recording media; Changing the; Selecting the recording media; To check the recording media settings
59 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media You can select the internal hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder. Select the medium to be used for movies and phot...
Page 60 - To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”; Open the “Memory Stick Duo” media cover
60 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index (“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. See page 94 for the recordable time of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media (This size can be used wit...
Page 61 - To turn off the display
61 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Checking the media information You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 59), and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. Notes D...
Page 62 - Formatting deletes all the movies and
62 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting) Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 17)....
Page 63 - unintelligible data onto the internal hard
63 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal hard disk of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you...
Page 64 - Customizing your camcorder; MOVIE SETTINGS; The default settings are marked with; You can select a recording mode to record movies from 3 levels.; You can change the recording sound format.; Steps
64 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) The default settings are marked with . REC MODE (Recording mode) Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [REC MODE] a desired setting You can select a...
Page 65 - WIDE SELECT; instruction manuals supplied with your TV.; DIGITAL ZOOM
65 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index WIDE SELECT You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [WIDE SELECT] a desired setting ...
Page 66 - STEADYSHOT; You can compensate for camera shake.; GUIDEFRAME; The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear.
66 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ STEADYSHOT] a desired setting ...
Page 67 - REMAINING SET; FACE SET
67 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index REMAINING SET Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ REMAINING SET] a desired setting ON Always displays the remaining recording media indicator. AUTO Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds...
Page 68 - PHOTO SETTINGS; IMAGE SIZE; You can select a photo size to be shot.; You can select the way to assign file number of photos.
68 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) The default settings are marked with . IMAGE SIZE You can select a photo size to be shot. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting DCR-SR47/SR48/S...
Page 70 - VIEW IMAGES SET; DATA CODE; at the time of recording.; CAMERA DATA
70 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) The default settings are marked with . DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. Steps (HOME) (SETT...
Page 72 - (Items to adjust the sound and the screen); VOLUME; You can adjust the volume of playback sound.; BEEP; You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.; You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight.
72 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) The default settings are marked with . VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [VOLUME] (quieter)/ (louder) BEE...
Page 73 - LCD COLOR; You can adjust the color of the LCD screen.
73 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD COLOR You...
Page 74 - OUTPUT SETTINGS; TV TYPE; You can set where the screen displays are to be output.
74 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV) The default settings are marked with . TV TYPE See page 43. DISP OUTPUT (Display output) You can set where the screen displays are to be output. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETT...
Page 75 - CLOCK SET; LANGUAGE SET; You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.
75 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) The default settings are marked with . CLOCK SET See page 19. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other tim...
Page 76 - GENERAL SET; DEMO MODE; CALIBRATION; camcorder for more than about 5 minutes.
76 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index GENERAL SET (Other setup items) The default settings are marked with . DEMO MODE When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after you turn on the (Movie) lamp by pressi...
Page 77 - POWER ON BY LCD; DROP SENSOR
77 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index POWER ON BY LCD You can set your camcorder to turn on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [POWER ON BY LCD] a desired setting ON The camcorder turns on and off when the LCD...
Page 78 - Functions set in the OPTION MENU; Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below.; touch the subject you; in the spotlight on stage.; touch the point where
78 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 . SPOT MTR/FCS You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. Thi...
Page 79 - SPOT FOCUS; touch the point to be; TELE MACRO; and the subject stands out clearer.; a desired setting
79 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. StepsIn recording mode, (OPTION) [SPOT FOCUS] touch the point to be focused within the frame on the screen [END] ...
Page 80 - on a certain subject intentionally.
80 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. StepsIn recording mode, (OPTION) [EXPOSURE] [MANUAL] (darker)/ (brighter) To adjust the exposure auto...
Page 81 - SCENE SELECTION; You can record images effectively in various situations.
81 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. StepsIn recording mode, (OPTION) [SCENE SELECTION] a desired setting AUTO Automatically records images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] function...
Page 83 - FADER; You can record a movie with directional sound as you zoom in or out.
83 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color ba...
Page 84 - MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level); You can select the microphone level for recording sound.
84 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound. StepsIn recording mode, (OPTION) [MICREF LEVEL] a desired setting NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into t...
Page 85 - Troubleshooting; If you run into any problems using your; Notes before sending your camcorder; The power does not turn on.
85 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following list to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/E...
Page 87 - Refer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
87 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Operations using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media cannot be performed. If you use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 62). Images stored on the “Memory S...
Page 91 - Description of warning messages; If messages appear on the screen, follow the; Recording media
91 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does no...
Page 92 - Other
92 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Reinsert the Memory Stick. Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media could be damaged. Try with another “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. This Memory Stick is n...
Page 93 - Additional information; Recording time of; Recording time; Playing time; Approximate time available when you use a
93 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Additional information 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. Internal hard ...
Page 94 - Expected recording time of movies; Internal hard disk; “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
94 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index DCR-SR87: (unit: minute) Battery pack NP-FH50 (supplied) 170 195 NP-FH70 370 415 NP-FH100 830 925 Top: Internal hard disk Bottom: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR47: (unit: hour minu...
Page 96 - Power supply; You can use your camcorder in any; On TV color systems; camcorder. If you want to view the playback
96 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index 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 Hz/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC-...
Page 98 - Image management files
98 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and photos on...
Page 99 - About the “Memory Stick” media; On the “Memory Stick Duo” media
99 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Maintenance and precautions About the “Memory Stick” media “Memory Stick” media are a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use only “Memory Stick Duo” media, which are about the half size of standard “...
Page 101 - About handling of your camcorder; On use and care
101 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH100 (sold separately). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playb...
Page 105 - Index
105 Table of C on ten ts U seful R ec or ding Techniques Index Symbols 16:9 .........................................43, 654:3 ...........................................43, 655.1ch surround recording ..........33 A A.SHUT OFF ..............................76A/V connecting cable.................56Ab...