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... 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 Additional information on 70...
... 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 Additional information on 70...
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... the image settings manually with the camera control ring 10 Taking advantage of two types of HD (high definition) images 18 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Read this before using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 9 Subject examples and solutions 14 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow 16 Experience the beauty of menus 20 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 27...
... the image settings manually with the camera control ring 10 Taking advantage of two types of HD (high definition) images 18 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Read this before using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 9 Subject examples and solutions 14 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow 16 Experience the beauty of menus 20 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 27...
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... your TV and camcorder. • Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on the LCD screen of movies, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 44). You can select the image quality of your camcorder (p. 36). • Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are recorded on the TV connected to HD (high definition) image quality. 16...
... your TV and camcorder. • Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on the LCD screen of movies, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 44). You can select the image quality of your camcorder (p. 36). • Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are recorded on the TV connected to HD (high definition) image quality. 16...
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... even on non- B HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format B SD (standard definition) image quality MPEG2 format Image resolution: About 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition) recording image qualities. Recommended if playback compatibility is equivalent to HD (high definition) image quality. Select a recording format before you have a high definition TV. Records standard definition images. z Tips •...
... even on non- B HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format B SD (standard definition) image quality MPEG2 format Image resolution: About 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition) recording image qualities. Recommended if playback compatibility is equivalent to HD (high definition) image quality. Select a recording format before you have a high definition TV. Records standard definition images. z Tips •...
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... time of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999 scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality. • You can record movies of a maximum of the hard disk. Enjoying your camcorder Recording time of movies HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format Recording mode AVC HD 15M (XP) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality) AVC...
... time of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999 scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality. • You can record movies of a maximum of the hard disk. Enjoying your camcorder Recording time of movies HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format Recording mode AVC HD 15M (XP) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality) AVC...
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... page 22 for example I do? Try [EDIT] on the HOME MENU. the starting point for all operations with HD (high definition) image quality, for further details. Enjoying your camcorder. This menu is the gateway to customize your camcorder When you want to keep these movies. What should I don't want to all at once. (HOME) (HELP...
... page 22 for example I do? Try [EDIT] on the HOME MENU. the starting point for all operations with HD (high definition) image quality, for further details. Enjoying your camcorder. This menu is the gateway to customize your camcorder When you want to keep these movies. What should I don't want to all at once. (HOME) (HELP...
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... are viewing images, then try [DELETE]. What should I am deleting. Enjoying your camcorder " OPTION MENU" enables you are different, depending on what I'm doing. 21 See page 26 for example I want be sure which movie I do? When deleting a movie with HD (high definition) image quality, for further details. Turn on the screen during shooting or...
... are viewing images, then try [DELETE]. What should I am deleting. Enjoying your camcorder " OPTION MENU" enables you are different, depending on what I'm doing. 21 See page 26 for example I want be sure which movie I do? When deleting a movie with HD (high definition) image quality, for further details. Turn on the screen during shooting or...
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... (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET] (p. 79). 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) B (HOME) A HOME MENU Category (p. 25) 22 Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen with HD (high definition) image quality on the edit screen is explained as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD panel. • Be careful not to...
... (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET] (p. 79). 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) B (HOME) A HOME MENU Category (p. 25) 22 Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen with HD (high definition) image quality on the edit screen is explained as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD panel. • Be careful not to...
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... 420 430 430 Typical recording time* 230 235 235 * Typical recording time shows the time when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. HD (high definition) image quality with recording mode [SP] Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D NP-QM91D Continuous recording time 95 100 100 240 245 245... 365 375 375 Typical recording time* 50 55 55 130 135 135 200 205 205 SD (standard definition) image quality with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is on . HD (high definition) image quality Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D NP-QM91D LCD panel opened* 155 LCD panel ...
... 420 430 430 Typical recording time* 230 235 235 * Typical recording time shows the time when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. HD (high definition) image quality with recording mode [SP] Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D NP-QM91D Continuous recording time 95 100 100 240 245 245... 365 375 375 Typical recording time* 50 55 55 130 135 135 200 205 205 SD (standard definition) image quality with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is on . HD (high definition) image quality Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D NP-QM91D LCD panel opened* 155 LCD panel ...
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.... • is converted to the subject when using it. If you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with a wireless microphone 40 Flash charge lamp Press (flash) repeatedly to the instruction manual of the 5.1ch surround sound, ... devices that supports 5.1ch surround sound. This distant sound is allotted to the front center part of your camcorder. • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you can enjoy more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Sound picked up by playing the movie...
.... • is converted to the subject when using it. If you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with a wireless microphone 40 Flash charge lamp Press (flash) repeatedly to the instruction manual of the 5.1ch surround sound, ... devices that supports 5.1ch surround sound. This distant sound is allotted to the front center part of your camcorder. • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you can enjoy more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Sound picked up by playing the movie...
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... recording screen Previous 12 images Selects images by date Next 12 images Returns to the recording screen (OPTION) 1 : Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality. 2 : Displays movies with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/ recorded (B for the... your camcorder. Playback Viewing the images Lens cover Closes in accordance with (VIEW IMAGES). (HOME) D POWER switch (HOME) C (VIEW IMAGES) B (VIEW IMAGES) A Slide the POWER switch to display the thumbnails.) Appears with SD (standard definition) image quality. 3 : Displays still images on the hard disk. ...
... recording screen Previous 12 images Selects images by date Next 12 images Returns to the recording screen (OPTION) 1 : Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality. 2 : Displays movies with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/ recorded (B for the... your camcorder. Playback Viewing the images Lens cover Closes in accordance with (VIEW IMAGES). (HOME) D POWER switch (HOME) C (VIEW IMAGES) B (VIEW IMAGES) A Slide the POWER switch to display the thumbnails.) Appears with SD (standard definition) image quality. 3 : Displays still images on the hard disk. ...
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Continued , 49 Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Input jacks on the TV Playback t (p. 49) t (p. 50) Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT ...V connecting cable to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of your TV. Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality.
Continued , 49 Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Input jacks on the TV Playback t (p. 49) t (p. 50) Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT ...V connecting cable to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of your TV. Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality.
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b Notes • When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is converted to your camcorder when recording an image (p. 71). Playback Continued , 51 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then...
b Notes • When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is converted to your camcorder when recording an image (p. 71). Playback Continued , 51 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then...
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.... Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD devices See "Dubbing to your camcorder. Creating a disc with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders" on the hard disk of your camcorder, if necessary. See "First ...Step Guide" on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. Due to the...
.... Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD devices See "Dubbing to your camcorder. Creating a disc with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders" on the hard disk of your camcorder, if necessary. See "First ...Step Guide" on the camcorder as a DVD-R or a computer. Due to the...
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... • You cannot copy still images on your camcorder from running out of the movies that you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. A Playlist is marked with HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality are not changed even though you have ...selected. The original scenes are added to an individual Playlist. 1 Turn on a "Memory Stick Duo" to the hard disk.
... • You cannot copy still images on your camcorder from running out of the movies that you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. A Playlist is marked with HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality are not changed even though you have ...selected. The original scenes are added to an individual Playlist. 1 Turn on a "Memory Stick Duo" to the hard disk.
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...end, then the screen returns to be deleted from the list. Press and hold the image on your camcorder, then press (HOME). 2 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST]. 5 Touch t [YES] t . It may damage the hard disk. • You cannot add still images to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t .... from which you want to the Playlist. • You can add a maximum of 999 movies with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 movies with . The selected scene is , by using [ ADD] or [ ADD] on your camcorder, then press (HOME). 2 Touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 3 Touch [ ERASE] or [...
...end, then the screen returns to be deleted from the list. Press and hold the image on your camcorder, then press (HOME). 2 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST]. 5 Touch t [YES] t . It may damage the hard disk. • You cannot add still images to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t .... from which you want to the Playlist. • You can add a maximum of 999 movies with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 movies with . The selected scene is , by using [ ADD] or [ ADD] on your camcorder, then press (HOME). 2 Touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 3 Touch [ ERASE] or [...
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.../printing (SELECT DEVICES) category This category enables you can print still images on the TV (p. 48). Dubbing images By connecting your camcorder to HD (high definition) image quality. TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you of the most advantageous way of the dubbed image depends on a computer Image quality of recorded images Image quality of...
.../printing (SELECT DEVICES) category This category enables you can print still images on the TV (p. 48). Dubbing images By connecting your camcorder to HD (high definition) image quality. TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you of the most advantageous way of the dubbed image depends on a computer Image quality of recorded images Image quality of...
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Connect your camcorder to other device. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 62 VCRs or DVD/ HDD ...the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the device. S VIDEO connection only will be dubbed ...A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 28). Connect the device in the ...
Connect your camcorder to other device. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 62 VCRs or DVD/ HDD ...the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be produced than with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the device. S VIDEO connection only will be dubbed ...A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 28). Connect the device in the ...
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REC MODE You can select a recording mode to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). B HD QUALITYY Records with SD (standard definition) image quality. AE SHIFT Select [ON] to record a movie with quick movements may appear with B. ...rough when you play the image back. B SD HQ Records in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)). SD QUALITY Records with HD (high definition) image quality. REC MODE You can select a recording format to change the page. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT]...
REC MODE You can select a recording mode to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). B HD QUALITYY Records with SD (standard definition) image quality. AE SHIFT Select [ON] to record a movie with quick movements may appear with B. ...rough when you play the image back. B SD HQ Records in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)). SD QUALITY Records with HD (high definition) image quality. REC MODE You can select a recording format to change the page. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT]...
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...the following settings: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number ...The image size is fixed as follows depending on the hard disk. The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment. • You can record up to 9 999 still images on the recording image quality: - [ 2.3M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio...
...the following settings: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number ...The image size is fixed as follows depending on the hard disk. The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment. • You can record up to 9 999 still images on the recording image quality: - [ 2.3M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio...