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http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more ... ink. Printed in Japan US 2-889-913-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-SR1 Enjoying your camcorder 16 Getting Started 27 Shooting 36 Playback 44 Editing 55 Dubbing/printing 61 Utilizing recording media 65 Customizing your 68 camcorder Using a Computer 88 Troubleshooting 94 Additional 112 Information Quick 126 Reference © 2006 Sony Corporation
http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more ... ink. Printed in Japan US 2-889-913-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-SR1 Enjoying your camcorder 16 Getting Started 27 Shooting 36 Playback 44 Editing 55 Dubbing/printing 61 Utilizing recording media 65 Customizing your 68 camcorder Using a Computer 88 Troubleshooting 94 Additional 112 Information Quick 126 Reference © 2006 Sony Corporation
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 94 Warning indicators and messages 107 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 112 Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure 114 About the AVCHD format 115 About the "Memory Stick 116 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 118 Maintenance and precautions 119 Specifications 122 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 126 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 131 Glossary 134 Index ...136 13
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 94 Warning indicators and messages 107 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 112 Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure 114 About the AVCHD format 115 About the "Memory Stick 116 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 118 Maintenance and precautions 119 Specifications 122 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 126 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 131 Glossary 134 Index ...136 13
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...disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Be sure to save the data on the internal hard disk (p. 54) on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for a while in your Sony dealer will not compensate you still cannot... charged battery pack to initialize or change the current hard disk of your camcorder and leave it for a long time. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is extremely high. This is discharged or running low. Notes before sending your camcorder is because the power has been turned on . ...
...disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Be sure to save the data on the internal hard disk (p. 54) on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for a while in your Sony dealer will not compensate you still cannot... charged battery pack to initialize or change the current hard disk of your camcorder and leave it for a long time. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is extremely high. This is discharged or running low. Notes before sending your camcorder is because the power has been turned on . ...
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...do not operate your Sony dealer. This is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to OFF (CHG), the camcorder turns on once, then...being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the wall outlet properly. • The battery charge is too high or too low. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new... When you attach the battery or AC Adaptor to the camcorder with a new one (p. 28). Continued , 95 Troubleshooting
...do not operate your Sony dealer. This is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to OFF (CHG), the camcorder turns on once, then...being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the wall outlet properly. • The battery charge is too high or too low. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new... When you attach the battery or AC Adaptor to the camcorder with a new one (p. 28). Continued , 95 Troubleshooting
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...8226; Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (p. 66). Release the protection of images that you use a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p. 33). Troubleshooting (Continued) LCD screen/viewfinder An unknown... image appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is open (p. 33). An unknown indicator appears on the screen....
...8226; Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (p. 66). Release the protection of images that you use a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p. 33). Troubleshooting (Continued) LCD screen/viewfinder An unknown... image appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is open (p. 33). An unknown indicator appears on the screen....
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...You cannot make new recording during this period (p. 38). • The hard disk of your camcorder (p. 116). Delete unnecessary images (p. 55). • While activating [DROP SENSOR] (p. 80), you have just shot on the hard disk. Recording Refer also to 3 still images only during recording" (p. 99...images exceeds the recordable capacity of the camcorder is displayed. Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 56). • You cannot record a still image together with: - [SMTH SLW REC] - [FADER] - [D.EFFECT] - [PICT.EFFECT] Continued , 97 Troubleshooting The data file name is not indicated ...
...You cannot make new recording during this period (p. 38). • The hard disk of your camcorder (p. 116). Delete unnecessary images (p. 55). • While activating [DROP SENSOR] (p. 80), you have just shot on the hard disk. Recording Refer also to 3 still images only during recording" (p. 99...images exceeds the recordable capacity of the camcorder is displayed. Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 56). • You cannot record a still image together with: - [SMTH SLW REC] - [FADER] - [D.EFFECT] - [PICT.EFFECT] Continued , 97 Troubleshooting The data file name is not indicated ...
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You cannot record still images continuously. • You cannot record still images continuously with your camcorder is extremely high. The recording stops. • The temperature of the flash is not turned on an object, such as a fast moving object, the ...turn on the hard disk. The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you record a still image. • Set [BEEP] to a warm place. Troubleshooting (Continued) The ACCESS lamp remains lit or flashing even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the ...
You cannot record still images continuously. • You cannot record still images continuously with your camcorder is extremely high. The recording stops. • The temperature of the flash is not turned on an object, such as a fast moving object, the ...turn on the hard disk. The conversion lens (optional) attached • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you record a still image. • Set [BEEP] to a warm place. Troubleshooting (Continued) The ACCESS lamp remains lit or flashing even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the ...
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.... The color of the image is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to "Menu" (p. 102). Turn off your camcorder, there may not be changed. • The aspect ratio of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals,... • The recording conditions are recording with HD (high definition) image quality is canceled: - [MANUAL] in a cool place (p. 120). • Moisture condensation has occurred. Because of the movie recorded with [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. Continued , 99 Troubleshooting The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • In...
.... The color of the image is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to "Menu" (p. 102). Turn off your camcorder, there may not be changed. • The aspect ratio of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals,... • The recording conditions are recording with HD (high definition) image quality is canceled: - [MANUAL] in a cool place (p. 120). • Moisture condensation has occurred. Because of the movie recorded with [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. Continued , 99 Troubleshooting The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • In...
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...sensor. • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as the remote sensor may not appear in the actual size. Troubleshooting (Continued) The screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the backlight (p. 33). Remote Commander The supplied Remote ... name flashes in color. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Playing back images on your camcorder Still images stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" are not played back in the actual size. • Still images recorded on other than DVD 2...
...sensor. • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as the remote sensor may not appear in the actual size. Troubleshooting (Continued) The screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the backlight (p. 33). Remote Commander The supplied Remote ... name flashes in color. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Playing back images on your camcorder Still images stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" are not played back in the actual size. • Still images recorded on other than DVD 2...
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... data file name flashes. • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your image data and is displayed. Continued , 101 Troubleshooting Open the LCD screen. • When you record sound with the component video cable. • Set [COMPONENT] according to hear. • You cannot record sounds...). • When you turn off after recording. " " is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of the data may damage your camcorder (p. 114).
... data file name flashes. • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your image data and is displayed. Continued , 101 Troubleshooting Open the LCD screen. • When you record sound with the component video cable. • Set [COMPONENT] according to hear. • You cannot record sounds...). • When you turn off after recording. " " is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of the data may damage your camcorder (p. 114).
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This is not correct when connecting your camcorder to ON. 102 Troubleshooting (Continued) The aspect ratio of the playback is not a malfunction. If you cannot activate simultaneously. Menu Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select ...
This is not correct when connecting your camcorder to ON. 102 Troubleshooting (Continued) The aspect ratio of the playback is not a malfunction. If you cannot activate simultaneously. Menu Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select ...
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...Playlist. The power is closed on your camcorder Unable to edit. • There are no more than 999 images with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 images with SD (standard definition) image quality, to "Viewing on your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality. You cannot use [WIDE...not be deleted. • You cannot delete images protected on the device you connect a device via the S VIDEO plug only. Continued , 103 Troubleshooting You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: - [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. ...
...Playlist. The power is closed on your camcorder Unable to edit. • There are no more than 999 images with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 images with SD (standard definition) image quality, to "Viewing on your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality. You cannot use [WIDE...not be deleted. • You cannot delete images protected on the device you connect a device via the S VIDEO plug only. Continued , 103 Troubleshooting You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: - [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. ...
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.... Turn off , taking it for the computer to clip a still image from a movie on the hard disk of your camcorder. • You cannot clip a still image from your camcorder. With POWER switch turned on a Macintosh. 104 Prints cannot be made using a PictBridge printer. •...You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. Others Unable to recognize the camcorder. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is extremely high. Wait for 5 seconds. • The temperature of your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. • You...
.... Turn off , taking it for the computer to clip a still image from a movie on the hard disk of your camcorder. • You cannot clip a still image from your camcorder. With POWER switch turned on a Macintosh. 104 Prints cannot be made using a PictBridge printer. •...You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. Others Unable to recognize the camcorder. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is extremely high. Wait for 5 seconds. • The temperature of your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. • You...
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...on the HOME MENU (p. 61). • The computer does not recognize the "Memory Stick Duo" during camcorder operation such playback or editing. Continued , 105 Troubleshooting The movie or sound copied to your camcorder firmly. • Select (SELECT DEVICES) t [COMPUTER] t [ yCOMPUTER] on the HOME MENU (p. ...not affected. • Movie playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your camcorder is not played on the hard disk. Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the computer. Picture Motion Browser does not function correctly. • Close ...
...on the HOME MENU (p. 61). • The computer does not recognize the "Memory Stick Duo" during camcorder operation such playback or editing. Continued , 105 Troubleshooting The movie or sound copied to your camcorder firmly. • Select (SELECT DEVICES) t [COMPUTER] t [ yCOMPUTER] on the HOME MENU (p. ...not affected. • Movie playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your camcorder is not played on the hard disk. Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the computer. Picture Motion Browser does not function correctly. • Close ...
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... in your camcorder. • The USB cable (supplied) was not removed with HD (high definition) image quality transferred from your camcorder to the hard disk of your camcorder from your computer to the hard disk of your camcorder. • You cannot write to the hard disk of your camcorder. The disc...t [Folder option...] t [View] tab. 2Remove the check mark from the [Hide file extensions for AVCHD" on the computer screen. • Delete unnecessary files from that software. Troubleshooting (Continued) The extension of a file is not displayed on the supplied CD- If you created on...
... in your camcorder. • The USB cable (supplied) was not removed with HD (high definition) image quality transferred from your camcorder to the hard disk of your camcorder from your computer to the hard disk of your camcorder. • You cannot write to the hard disk of your camcorder. The disc...t [Folder option...] t [View] tab. 2Remove the check mark from the [Hide file extensions for AVCHD" on the computer screen. • Delete unnecessary files from that software. Troubleshooting (Continued) The extension of a file is not displayed on the supplied CD- If you created on...
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...hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded. • An error may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining. (High... of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack securely (p.28). Continued , 107 Troubleshooting Reconnect it for a while in a cool place. Inform them of times, contact your camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.118)....
...hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded. • An error may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining. (High... of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack securely (p.28). Continued , 107 Troubleshooting Reconnect it for a while in a cool place. Inform them of times, contact your camcorder is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p.118)....
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...Unable to some limitations of the hard disk of the camcorder. See "First Step Guide" on the hard disk of the camcorder. When you touch [YES], a new image management file is created. The old recorded images on the supplied CD-ROM for details. Troubleshooting Continued , 109 SD movie recording... disabled. • Movies cannot be able to record movies. HDD format error. • The hard disk of the camcorder. When you touch [YES], an HD movie management information...
...Unable to some limitations of the hard disk of the camcorder. See "First Step Guide" on the hard disk of the camcorder. When you touch [YES], a new image management file is created. The old recorded images on the supplied CD-ROM for details. Troubleshooting Continued , 109 SD movie recording... disabled. • Movies cannot be able to record movies. HDD format error. • The hard disk of the camcorder. When you touch [YES], an HD movie management information...
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...the protection of HD (high definition) movies - Low temperature. Ended USB function. Not available. • A malfunction has occurred with SD (standard definition) image quality to format the camcorder hard disk, while the battery ...capacity is low. No further selection is charging. Cancel the task. • Check the printer. editing the playlist of the data on again, then remove the USB cable (supplied) and reconnect it. Overheated. Wait a while and try again later 111 Troubleshooting...
...the protection of HD (high definition) movies - Low temperature. Ended USB function. Not available. • A malfunction has occurred with SD (standard definition) image quality to format the camcorder hard disk, while the battery ...capacity is low. No further selection is charging. Cancel the task. • Check the printer. editing the playlist of the data on again, then remove the USB cable (supplied) and reconnect it. Overheated. Wait a while and try again later 111 Troubleshooting...