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...possible due to protect the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder. The scenes may not record or... the internal hard disk from what you see. • The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 On this manual • The images of the camcorder. Do not apply shock or vibration to a computer • Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder. Change the screen... can save the image data on a DVD using your recordings on -screen displays in a low-pressure area, where its altitude is recommended that you ...
...possible due to protect the camcorder may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder. The scenes may not record or... the internal hard disk from what you see. • The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-SR80. ...Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 6 On this manual • The images of the camcorder. Do not apply shock or vibration to a computer • Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder. Change the screen... can save the image data on a DVD using your recordings on -screen displays in a low-pressure area, where its altitude is recommended that you ...
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...arrow repeatedly until stopped by the grip belt (DCRSR40). 2 Turn on the sides of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is displayed for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 3&4 CLOCK SET AREA26 GMT -5.0 New york , Bogota DST OFF DATE 2006 Y JAN M 1D 12 00 AM... the POWER switch in the center. The clock starts. • The recording date and time are not displayed during recording but are automatically recorded onto the hard disk and displayed during playback (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)). • Instead of the cap. Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the ...
...arrow repeatedly until stopped by the grip belt (DCRSR40). 2 Turn on the sides of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is displayed for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 3&4 CLOCK SET AREA26 GMT -5.0 New york , Bogota DST OFF DATE 2006 Y JAN M 1D 12 00 AM... the POWER switch in the center. The clock starts. • The recording date and time are not displayed during recording but are automatically recorded onto the hard disk and displayed during playback (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)). • Instead of the cap. Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the ...
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...BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for the screen display settings or check the remaining battery power. In this way, you want to the shoulder belt hook. w; wa Interface connector Connect with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). qg DISP/BATT INFO button You can ...while playing back. qk A/V (audio/video) jack Connect with T (Telephoto). Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80) Open when using Active Interface Shoe. 4 Active Interface Shoe (DCR-SR60/SR80) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to other optional accessories. ql REMOTE jack...
...BACK LIGHT button To adjust the exposure for the screen display settings or check the remaining battery power. In this way, you want to the shoulder belt hook. w; wa Interface connector Connect with simple operation (Easy Handycam operation). qg DISP/BATT INFO button You can ...while playing back. qk A/V (audio/video) jack Connect with T (Telephoto). Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover (DCR-SR60/SR80) Open when using Active Interface Shoe. 4 Active Interface Shoe (DCR-SR60/SR80) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to other optional accessories. ql REMOTE jack...
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Recording/Playback Indicators on the LCD screen When you can change the setup items, or during playback. 19 They are recorded automatically. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording or playback, following indicators are displayed. n Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus PROGRAM AE Backlight White balance WIDE SELECT SteadyShot... right Indicator Meaning Fader LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Flexible spot meter / Exposure DATA CODE while recording The recording date and time are not displayed while recording.
Recording/Playback Indicators on the LCD screen When you can change the setup items, or during playback. 19 They are recorded automatically. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording or playback, following indicators are displayed. n Meaning Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus PROGRAM AE Backlight White balance WIDE SELECT SteadyShot... right Indicator Meaning Fader LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Flexible spot meter / Exposure DATA CODE while recording The recording date and time are not displayed while recording.
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... [My Computer] on the desktop.) 2Double-click [CAMCORDERSOFT (E:)] (CD-ROM)* * Drive names (such as Administrators for HDD Camcorder]. Display : 4MB VRAM video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High color (16...256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Hard Disk : Available memory required for installation: 300 MB or more Available free hard disk space for operations required: 14 GB or more (for...at a faster rate using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0). The installation screen appears. It is not connected to your computer. The installation is only required once. ...
... [My Computer] on the desktop.) 2Double-click [CAMCORDERSOFT (E:)] (CD-ROM)* * Drive names (such as Administrators for HDD Camcorder]. Display : 4MB VRAM video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High color (16...256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Hard Disk : Available memory required for installation: 300 MB or more Available free hard disk space for operations required: 14 GB or more (for...at a faster rate using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0). The installation screen appears. It is not connected to your computer. The installation is only required once. ...
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... icons for [ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" starts. qd Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is displayed, follow the steps below to Install the Program] screen. The installation for "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder] and [ImageMixer destination folder] appear on the [Ready to install DirectX 9.0c.... qf Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. 23 If not, skip to save the software, ...
... icons for [ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" starts. qd Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is displayed, follow the steps below to Install the Program] screen. The installation for "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder] and [ImageMixer destination folder] appear on the [Ready to install DirectX 9.0c.... qf Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. 23 If not, skip to save the software, ...
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... the setup items You can also touch the item directly to change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation. If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the respective lamp lights up. : Settings for movies : Settings for still images : Settings for frequently...
... the setup items You can also touch the item directly to change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation. If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the respective lamp lights up. : Settings for movies : Settings for still images : Settings for frequently...
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...self-timer for recording a movie. Selects the zoom level using NightShot plus . Selects the size for using an external flash. Displays the demonstration of the screen. Adjusts the settings to at a subject not located in /out adding various effects. Records clearer images with a computer/printer.... it to have focused on the camcorder. 25 FADER: D.EFFECT: PICT.EFFECT: REC CTRL *1: USB SELECT *3: DEMO MODE: Selects whether to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, refer to fade in the center of the functions on a subject. STILL SET BURST *1: QUALITY: IMAGE SIZE *1:...
...self-timer for recording a movie. Selects the zoom level using NightShot plus . Selects the size for using an external flash. Displays the demonstration of the screen. Adjusts the settings to at a subject not located in /out adding various effects. Records clearer images with a computer/printer.... it to have focused on the camcorder. 25 FADER: D.EFFECT: PICT.EFFECT: REC CTRL *1: USB SELECT *3: DEMO MODE: Selects whether to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). For details, refer to fade in the center of the functions on a subject. STILL SET BURST *1: QUALITY: IMAGE SIZE *1:...
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... LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is not operated. CLOCK SET: AREA SET: DST SET/ SUMMERTIME: LANGUAGE: Select date and time. HDD SET HDD FORMAT: HDD INFO: DROP SENSOR: EMPTY HDD: Initializes the hard disk drive. CALIBRATION: Adjusts the sensibility for recording sound. Selects the language to display the remaining hard disk...
... LCD screen. *1 DCR-SR60/SR80 *2 DCR-SR40 *3 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is not operated. CLOCK SET: AREA SET: DST SET/ SUMMERTIME: LANGUAGE: Select date and time. HDD SET HDD FORMAT: HDD INFO: DROP SENSOR: EMPTY HDD: Initializes the hard disk drive. CALIBRATION: Adjusts the sensibility for recording sound. Selects the language to display the remaining hard disk...
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...Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss • A malfunction that you have occurred with the hard disk drive in a cool...jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder and leave it for a while in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is getting higher. Warning indicators Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators ...
...Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss • A malfunction that you have occurred with the hard disk drive in a cool...jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder and leave it for a while in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is getting higher. Warning indicators Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators ...