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... set on the marking label. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by forcing it in. Accessories Do not place the set from battery power, or other similar surface. - Polarization This set . Do not defeat the safety purpose of any kind into the power outlet only one described in...
... set on the marking label. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by forcing it in. Accessories Do not place the set from battery power, or other similar surface. - Polarization This set . Do not defeat the safety purpose of any kind into the power outlet only one described in...
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... may result. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. HDR-SR1 Serial No. For customers in this manual could void your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...fire or injury may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below . CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please...
... may result. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. HDR-SR1 Serial No. For customers in this manual could void your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not...fire or injury may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below . CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please...
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... Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Battery • The camcorder is on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen..., so over 99.99% of your camcorder. Continued , 7 See "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 119). • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the ...
... Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Battery • The camcorder is on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen..., so over 99.99% of your camcorder. Continued , 7 See "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 119). • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the ...
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...Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded images on external media. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise to your camcorder • The hard disk of data occurs on the hard disk. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may not be sure to remove the battery... be saved or recorded. Note on battery pack/AC Adaptor • While the ACCESS lamp is lit. • When using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the LCD screen (p. 108). In addition to format the hard disk of external media first, and then...
...Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded images on external media. When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise to your camcorder • The hard disk of data occurs on the hard disk. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/ playback may not be sure to remove the battery... be saved or recorded. Note on battery pack/AC Adaptor • While the ACCESS lamp is lit. • When using the camcorder at high altitudes • Do not turn on the LCD screen (p. 108). In addition to format the hard disk of external media first, and then...
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... battery pack 28 Step 3: Turning the power on using it. Taking advantage of two types of Contents Read This First (supplied) Provides features and information about the camcorder you should know before operating your camcorder Operation flow 16 Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images 18 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Read this before using the Hard Disk Drive...
... battery pack 28 Step 3: Turning the power on using it. Taking advantage of two types of Contents Read This First (supplied) Provides features and information about the camcorder you should know before operating your camcorder Operation flow 16 Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images 18 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Read this before using the Hard Disk Drive...
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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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... have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Component video cable (1) (p. 49) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 49, 62) USB cable (1) (p. 63) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 130) A button-type lithium battery is included. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 28) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM50 (1) (p. 28, 118) Mains...
... have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Component video cable (1) (p. 49) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 49, 62) USB cable (1) (p. 63) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 130) A button-type lithium battery is included. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 28) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM50 (1) (p. 28, 118) Mains...
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...Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until it with the v mark on your camcorder. 28 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up the v mark on the DC plug, match it clicks. 5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC... IN jack on your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. Jack cover Facing up and charging starts. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 118) after attaching it...
...Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until it with the v mark on your camcorder. 28 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up the v mark on the DC plug, match it clicks. 5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC... IN jack on your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. Jack cover Facing up and charging starts. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) (p. 118) after attaching it...
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... Started b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. z Tips • If you do when charging the battery pack. When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 118 for about 7 seconds. To remove...
... Started b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. z Tips • If you do when charging the battery pack. When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 118 for about 7 seconds. To remove...
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...-FM50 150 (supplied) NP-QM71D 260 NP-QM91D 360 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available 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...
...-FM50 150 (supplied) NP-QM71D 260 NP-QM91D 360 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available 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...
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... charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using an NP-FM30, which you use an NP-QM71D or NP-QM91D battery pack. • We do not recommend using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor... such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. Getting Started On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off , AC power (house current) is still supplied ...
... charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using an NP-FM30, which you use an NP-QM71D or NP-QM91D battery pack. • We do not recommend using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor... such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder. Getting Started On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off , AC power (house current) is still supplied ...
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...Still): To record still images 32 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 80). You cannot operate your camcorder to be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds for the first time..., the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 34). When using it for your camcorder during this time. • ...
...Still): To record still images 32 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 80). You cannot operate your camcorder to be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds for the first time..., the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 34). When using it for your camcorder during this time. • ...
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This is poor. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISP/ BATT INFO for a few seconds until the image is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to toggle the screen indicators (such as time code...LCD screen accidentally when you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it until disappears. To turn off . z Tips • You can view images using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is convenient during playback...
This is poor. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it 180 degrees to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISP/ BATT INFO for a few seconds until the image is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to toggle the screen indicators (such as time code...LCD screen accidentally when you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it until disappears. To turn off . z Tips • You can view images using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is convenient during playback...
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...time. 1 Press (HOME) A (or B) to step 5 when you set the clock for the first time. If you turn on your camcorder for about 4 months, the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 121). (HOME) B POWER switch (HOME) A Skip to display the HOME MENU. 3 ...). 8 Select [M] with b/B, then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. In that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory.
...time. 1 Press (HOME) A (or B) to step 5 when you set the clock for the first time. If you turn on your camcorder for about 4 months, the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 121). (HOME) B POWER switch (HOME) A Skip to display the HOME MENU. 3 ...). 8 Select [M] with b/B, then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. In that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory.
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...until it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Fastening the grip belt Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" Open the LCD panel. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. START/STOP B POWER switch START/...STOP A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it ...
...until it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo." Fastening the grip belt Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" Open the LCD panel. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. START/STOP B POWER switch START/...STOP A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it ...
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...surround. • You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your camcorder. • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with more realistic sound by the built-in 4ch microphone By attaching the... heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is not available in flash is insufficient ambient light. r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the 5.1ch surround ...
...surround. • You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your camcorder. • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with more realistic sound by the built-in 4ch microphone By attaching the... heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is not available in flash is insufficient ambient light. r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the 5.1ch surround ...
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...of 999 movies with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 movies with . The Playlist screen appears. 4 Touch the scene from which you want to a disc as it is, by using [ ADD] or [ ADD] on the LCD screen to be deleted from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. ... hard disk. • You cannot add still images to the Playlist screen. The Playlist is marked with SD (standard definition) image quality to the Playlist. • You can add a movie when viewing it using the supplied software (p. 88). 5 Touch t [YES] t . b Notes • Do not remove the battery ...
...of 999 movies with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99 movies with . The Playlist screen appears. 4 Touch the scene from which you want to a disc as it is, by using [ ADD] or [ ADD] on the LCD screen to be deleted from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. ... hard disk. • You cannot add still images to the Playlist screen. The Playlist is marked with SD (standard definition) image quality to the Playlist. • You can add a movie when viewing it using the supplied software (p. 88). 5 Touch t [YES] t . b Notes • Do not remove the battery ...
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...Adaptor or the battery pack. 66 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To operate the POWER switch or buttons - Formatting the "Memory Stick Duo" Formatting deletes all the images on the hard disk of important images, you to be formatted into your camcorder, then press ...(HOME). Deleting all scenes on the recording media (Formatting) Formatting the hard disk You can delete all images on a "Memory Stick Duo." 1...
...Adaptor or the battery pack. 66 5 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To operate the POWER switch or buttons - Formatting the "Memory Stick Duo" Formatting deletes all the images on the hard disk of important images, you to be formatted into your camcorder, then press ...(HOME). Deleting all scenes on the recording media (Formatting) Formatting the hard disk You can delete all images on a "Memory Stick Duo." 1...
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... outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not on the screen, touch v/V to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. LCD COLOR You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen ...BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. BEEP B ON A melody sounds when you connect your camcorder B NORMAL Standard brightness. Low intensity High intensity z Tips • This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. SOUND/DISP SET (Items...
... outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is not on the screen, touch v/V to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. LCD COLOR You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen ...BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. BEEP B ON A melody sounds when you connect your camcorder B NORMAL Standard brightness. Low intensity High intensity z Tips • This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. SOUND/DISP SET (Items...
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... ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. 2 Frame a white object such as you press START/STOP, the setting 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. FADER You can record ... color in bright places. flashes quickly. To return to the normal setting, set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • If you changed the battery pack, or moved your camcorder to [OFF]. • Do not use [SUPER NS] in [ONE PUSH] under the same lighting conditions as a piece of paper, to...
... ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. 2 Frame a white object such as you press START/STOP, the setting 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. FADER You can record ... color in bright places. flashes quickly. To return to the normal setting, set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • If you changed the battery pack, or moved your camcorder to [OFF]. • Do not use [SUPER NS] in [ONE PUSH] under the same lighting conditions as a piece of paper, to...