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...U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR12 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Notes HDR-SR11/HDR-SR12 is for future reference. Otherwise, fire or... may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR11 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C210 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B...
...U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR12 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Notes HDR-SR11/HDR-SR12 is for future reference. Otherwise, fire or... may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR11 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C210 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B...
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... sure to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) • "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) US A B C D Using the camcorder • The camcorder is connected. - Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and...
... sure to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Picture Motion Browser (Software) - Handycam Handbook (PDF) • "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) US A B C D Using the camcorder • The camcorder is connected. - Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and...
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...GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with : - Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder • For recording movies, it to the best angle to the Handycam Station. Insulation sheet Types of "Memory Stick" you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens ...affect the recording in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor function*. • Connect cables to the connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder may not be recognized, or recording may not be possible. • To protect the ...
...GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with : - Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder • For recording movies, it to the best angle to the Handycam Station. Insulation sheet Types of "Memory Stick" you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens ...affect the recording in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is activated by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor function*. • Connect cables to the connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder may not be recognized, or recording may not be possible. • To protect the ...
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... of such materials may appear different from being lost, save the image data on external media periodically. Therefore, you do so, your camcorder if necessary (p. 11). If you cannot play back images recorded with the following devices; - The scenes may not delete data from ...* Refer also to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality on the country/region. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is not possible due to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide."...
... of such materials may appear different from being lost, save the image data on external media periodically. Therefore, you do so, your camcorder if necessary (p. 11). If you cannot play back images recorded with the following devices; - The scenes may not delete data from ...* Refer also to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality on the country/region. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is not possible due to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide."...
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.../ playback 19 Performing various functions - " HOME" and " OPTION 21 Saving images 24 Deleting images 25 Enjoying with a computer Performing with a computer ......... 26 Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF 26 Installing "Picture Motion Browser 26 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 29 Additional Information Precautions 32 Specifications 34 US 8
.../ playback 19 Performing various functions - " HOME" and " OPTION 21 Saving images 24 Deleting images 25 Enjoying with a computer Performing with a computer ......... 26 Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF 26 Installing "Picture Motion Browser 26 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 29 Additional Information Precautions 32 Specifications 34 US 8
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... outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it ...to your camcorder. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). Be sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the...
... outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it ...to your camcorder. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). Be sure that the v mark on the Handycam Station. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the...
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... to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use a fully charged battery pack. On the AC Adaptor • Use the...86°F) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the... • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).
... to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use a fully charged battery pack. On the AC Adaptor • Use the...86°F) is recommended). • The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the... • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).
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... or to be connected. Refer to output images, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V OUT jack (p. 17). Playing the image on a TV Connection methods and quality ... volume of movies When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with the device to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder. z Tips • On the VISUAL INDEX screen, i/B appears with i/B, you connect A/V connecting cables or component A/ V cable to be adjusted...
... or to be connected. Refer to output images, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V OUT jack (p. 17). Playing the image on a TV Connection methods and quality ... volume of movies When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with the device to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder. z Tips • On the VISUAL INDEX screen, i/B appears with i/B, you connect A/V connecting cables or component A/ V cable to be adjusted...
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...during sleep mode. 6 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is writing/reading data. 7 Hook for a slower zoom. wa ws wd wf wg wj wh wk wl qj Handycam Station wg qs qa Recording/Playback 1 Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for... When you want to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed. US 17 Your camcorder returns to record in other chapters, are not explained in dark places. Name and functions of each part Recording/Playback Buttons, jacks, etc., which ...
...during sleep mode. 6 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is writing/reading data. 7 Hook for a slower zoom. wa ws wd wf wg wj wh wk wl qj Handycam Station wg qs qa Recording/Playback 1 Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for... When you want to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed. US 17 Your camcorder returns to record in other chapters, are not explained in dark places. Name and functions of each part Recording/Playback Buttons, jacks, etc., which ...
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...most of the settings are set automatically for backlit subject. wh Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) Attach a tripod (optional) to on your camcorder and the Handycam Station. wl CAM CTRL dial You can switch the screen display when you press while the power is set to 5 times the original... on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. wf Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp lights up by connecting the camcorder to other devices 8 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack When an external microphone (optional) is set to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (optional...
...most of the settings are set automatically for backlit subject. wh Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) Attach a tripod (optional) to on your camcorder and the Handycam Station. wl CAM CTRL dial You can switch the screen display when you press while the power is set to 5 times the original... on or off as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. wf Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp lights up by connecting the camcorder to other devices 8 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack When an external microphone (optional) is set to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (optional...
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... LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated Media for details. • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the media. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for still images Meaning Face Index FACE DETECTION Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION Backlight White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT... and differ from what you actually see. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.
... LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated Media for details. • The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the media. See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for still images Meaning Face Index FACE DETECTION Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION Backlight White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT... and differ from what you actually see. Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.
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For details of the menu items, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) (p. 26). (HOME) B To see the explanation of (HELP) turns orange. z Tips • If the item is not on the screen. Press (OPTION) to ...
For details of the menu items, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) (p. 26). (HOME) B To see the explanation of (HELP) turns orange. z Tips • If the item is not on the screen. Press (OPTION) to ...
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...] VIEW IMAGES SET [DATA CODE], [ DISPLAY] If you want is not available under the current situation. • The (OPTION) MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation.
...] VIEW IMAGES SET [DATA CODE], [ DISPLAY] If you want is not available under the current situation. • The (OPTION) MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation.
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... OFF], [QUICK ON STBY], [REMOTE CTRL], [DROP SENSOR], [CTRL FOR HDMI] * You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation. ** The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the situation/No tab) [SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW...
... OFF], [QUICK ON STBY], [REMOTE CTRL], [DROP SENSOR], [CTRL FOR HDMI] * You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation. ** The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the situation/No tab) [SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW...
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...the image data to some type of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard definition) image quality. Creating a ... from the hard disk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up) You can save images recorded on the camcorder on a disc. You can dub to movie dubbing compatible DVD writers, etc., with HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips • You can ...
...the image data to some type of external media such as described below. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard definition) image quality. Creating a ... from the hard disk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up) You can save images recorded on the camcorder on a disc. You can dub to movie dubbing compatible DVD writers, etc., with HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips • You can ...
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...sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your camcorder... users, follow the steps below. 1 Turn on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam is completed, the short-cut icon of your camcorder, see the following operations. - Enjoying with a computer Performing with one touch operation - To use . To view...
...sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the disc drive of your camcorder... users, follow the steps below. 1 Turn on the desktop of your computer. • The model name of your Handycam is completed, the short-cut icon of your camcorder, see the following operations. - Enjoying with a computer Performing with one touch operation - To use . To view...
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... of "Picture Motion Browser," see "PMB Guide." US 28 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Set your camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn on -screen instructions to install the software. To display "PMB Guide," click [...Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Picture Motion Browser]. z Tips • If the [USB SELECT] screen does not...
... of "Picture Motion Browser," see "PMB Guide." US 28 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Set your camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn on -screen instructions to install the software. To display "PMB Guide," click [...Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Picture Motion Browser]. z Tips • If the [USB SELECT] screen does not...
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However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. • For the symptoms of your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for a while in a cool/warm place. The power does not turn on the camcorder. This is turned on the media. Turn off the camcorder and take it after the ...hard disk data. • During repair, we may be ready to initialize or change the current hard disk of your Sony dealer. The power abruptly turns off your camcorder is full. The recording stops. • The temperature of data stored on the internal hard disk (see "PMB Guide."...
However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. • For the symptoms of your camcorder, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and for a while in a cool/warm place. The power does not turn on the camcorder. This is turned on the media. Turn off the camcorder and take it after the ...hard disk data. • During repair, we may be ready to initialize or change the current hard disk of your Sony dealer. The power abruptly turns off your camcorder is full. The recording stops. • The temperature of data stored on the internal hard disk (see "PMB Guide."...
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... DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5digit code, which starts from the computer and the Handycam Station, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in a cool place. Turn off your camcorder and leave it and operate...
... DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5digit code, which starts from the computer and the Handycam Station, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in a cool place. Turn off your camcorder and leave it and operate...
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...oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-SR12: 570 g (1 lb 4 oz) main unit only 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack Handycam Station DCRA-C210 Input/Output connectors A/V ...: -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to change without notice. • Your camcorder is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks...States and/ or other specifications. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are...
...oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-SR12: 570 g (1 lb 4 oz) main unit only 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack Handycam Station DCRA-C210 Input/Output connectors A/V ...: -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to change without notice. • Your camcorder is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks...States and/ or other specifications. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are...