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... dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. For operating and handling the camcorder, refer to OFF (CHG), when you insert the connector plug forcibly in your camcorder You can be used with your camcorder" (p. 114). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not do the following parts. to...or (p. 111). Types of operations guides. LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it for future reference. "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can ...
... dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. For operating and handling the camcorder, refer to OFF (CHG), when you insert the connector plug forcibly in your camcorder You can be used with your camcorder" (p. 114). • To prevent the hard disk from being lost, do not do the following parts. to...or (p. 111). Types of operations guides. LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it for future reference. "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can ...
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...points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/... that appear constantly on the LCD screen. To view your camcorder. About this Handbook were taken with your recordings on a TV, you actually see. • Design and specifications of recording media and other DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/ SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E/SR190E/ SR200E/SR290E/SR300E. However,...
...points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/... that appear constantly on the LCD screen. To view your camcorder. About this Handbook were taken with your recordings on a TV, you actually see. • Design and specifications of recording media and other DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E/ SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E/SR190E/ SR200E/SR290E/SR300E. However,...
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... computer • Do not try to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is lit. • When using the shoulder belt (not supplied), do so, your image data periodically, after turning off the POWER switch. Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your images on some type of ...external media first (p. 37), and then perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). In such a case, save your camcorder may not be saved or recorded.
... computer • Do not try to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is lit. • When using the shoulder belt (not supplied), do so, your image data periodically, after turning off the POWER switch. Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your images on some type of ...external media first (p. 37), and then perform [ FORMAT] (p. 49). In such a case, save your camcorder may not be saved or recorded.
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...aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording image ...... 28 Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/ SR300E 29 Playback 31 Using PB zoom 33 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 33 Playing back... HDD/MEMORY) category 49 Formatting the hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo 49 Checking the hard disk information 50 Preventing data on the hard disk of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 4 Subject examples and solutions ..... 7 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow 8 " HOME" and ...
...aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording image ...... 28 Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/ SR300E 29 Playback 31 Using PB zoom 33 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index 33 Playing back... HDD/MEMORY) category 49 Formatting the hard disk or the "Memory Stick Duo 49 Checking the hard disk information 50 Preventing data on the hard disk of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 4 Subject examples and solutions ..... 7 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow 8 " HOME" and ...
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Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 52 Using the HOME MENU 52 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 53 ... recorded on the camcorder through the computer (DCR-SR42E/SR62E/SR82E/ SR200E/SR300E 85 Viewing images imported to a computer 86 Editing the imported images ......... 88 Creating and copying a DVD ........ 90 Manipulating still images 93 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 94 Warning indicators and messages 104 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 108 Files on the camcorder hard disk/ folder structure...
Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 52 Using the HOME MENU 52 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 53 ... recorded on the camcorder through the computer (DCR-SR42E/SR62E/SR82E/ SR200E/SR300E 85 Viewing images imported to a computer 86 Editing the imported images ......... 88 Creating and copying a DVD ........ 90 Manipulating still images 93 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 94 Warning indicators and messages 104 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 108 Files on the camcorder hard disk/ folder structure...
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... the images ([ FORMAT], p. 49) 8 Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are recorded on the free hard disk space again. B Play back the images. If the hard disk of your camcorder (p. 31) x Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder. x Saving images on a DVD using your camcorder Operation flow B Get ready (p. 12). Delete the image data...
... the images ([ FORMAT], p. 49) 8 Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are recorded on the free hard disk space again. B Play back the images. If the hard disk of your camcorder (p. 31) x Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder. x Saving images on a DVD using your camcorder Operation flow B Get ready (p. 12). Delete the image data...
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the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 10) Enjoying your camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Item MOVIE* ...46 73 (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item Page FORMAT* 49 FORMAT* 50 INFO 50 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder OPTION" - " HOME" and " Enjoying your camcorder (p. 52)*. * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 53...
the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 10) Enjoying your camcorder Category B Categories and items of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Item MOVIE* ...46 73 (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item Page FORMAT* 49 FORMAT* 50 INFO 50 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder OPTION" - " HOME" and " Enjoying your camcorder (p. 52)*. * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 53...
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Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. See page 65 for further details. (OPTION) 11 Enjoying your camcorder 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. When you want to make various settings. You will find it easy to know the content. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2.
Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. See page 65 for further details. (OPTION) 11 Enjoying your camcorder 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. When you want to make various settings. You will find it easy to know the content. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2.
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...FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR32E/ SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E) NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR190E/ SR200E/SR290E/SR300E) Handycam Station (1) (p. 13) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 45) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 21-pin adaptor (p. 36) For the model with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1)...supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Mains lead (1) (p. 13) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122) (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. mark printed on their CD-ROM...
...FH40 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR32E/ SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E) NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 112) (DCR-SR190E/ SR200E/SR290E/SR300E) Handycam Station (1) (p. 13) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 45) USB cable (1) (p. 46, 78, 81) 21-pin adaptor (p. 36) For the model with your camcorder. Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) Operating Guide (1)...supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Mains lead (1) (p. 13) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 122) (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. mark printed on their CD-ROM...
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... the v mark on the DC plug is fully charged. • When setting the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is facing up ...(The default setting). 4 Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 13 b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the...
... the v mark on the DC plug is fully charged. • When setting the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is facing up ...(The default setting). 4 Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 13 b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the...
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...) Set the POWER switch to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off . 14 After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. BATT (battery) release ...extended period (see page 113 for up to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO. POWER switch DC IN jack To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both . b Notes • When you do when charging the battery pack. You can view the battery information for the ...
...) Set the POWER switch to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off . 14 After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. BATT (battery) release ...extended period (see page 113 for up to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO. POWER switch DC IN jack To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both . b Notes • When you do when charging the battery pack. You can view the battery information for the ...
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...time • Times measured when using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder. * Typical recording time shows the time when you use an NP-FH70/FH100 battery pack (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E). DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time...) will be shorter depending on /off (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E). • We do not recommend using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the mains lead is disconnected from ...
...time • Times measured when using an NP-FH30, which you use your camcorder. * Typical recording time shows the time when you use an NP-FH70/FH100 battery pack (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E). DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Playback time...) will be shorter depending on /off (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E). • We do not recommend using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the mains lead is disconnected from ...
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... movies (Still): To record still images The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. 2 Select the desired geographical area with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 17 ...Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket immediately if any metallic objects. Lens cover Touch the button on your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor. This may cause...
... movies (Still): To record still images The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. 2 Select the desired geographical area with any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 17 ...Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket immediately if any metallic objects. Lens cover Touch the button on your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor. This may cause...
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...Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. In that the clock is turned on (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E). It closes when the playback screen is selected, or the power is turned off. • In the setting at the time..."World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can change the on . b Notes • If you leave your camcorder without any year up to the year 2037. • It takes a few seconds for ...
...Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. In that the clock is turned on (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/ SR290E/SR300E). It closes when the playback screen is selected, or the power is turned off. • In the setting at the time..."World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can change the on . b Notes • If you leave your camcorder without any year up to the year 2037. • It takes a few seconds for ...
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Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power. To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. This...Step 4: Preparing for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E) Slide the lens cover switch to open or adjust the LCD panel. z Tips • If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the best angle to the lens...
Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power. To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (except for DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. This...Step 4: Preparing for recording Opening the lens cover manually (DCR-SR32E/SR33E/ SR42E/SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/ SR82E) Slide the lens cover switch to open or adjust the LCD panel. z Tips • If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the best angle to the lens...
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...recorded (B for images by date (p. 33) Recording/Playback Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen 1 :Displays movies. 2 :Displays still images on the hard disk. 3 :Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo." 3 Start playback. Next movie The recording date/time* Reverse/ Forward 21 Searches for the still ...the tab and the movie to [DATE/TIME] (p. 60). Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D) button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display ...
...recorded (B for images by date (p. 33) Recording/Playback Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen 1 :Displays movies. 2 :Displays still images on the hard disk. 3 :Displays still images on a "Memory Stick Duo." 3 Start playback. Next movie The recording date/time* Reverse/ Forward 21 Searches for the still ...the tab and the movie to [DATE/TIME] (p. 60). Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D) button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display ...
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...shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo...) D START/STOP C (HOME) E Lens cover Open the lens cover before PHOTO F recording (DCR-SR32E/ SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/ SR62E/SR72E/SR82E) (p. 19) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START/STOP B b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is...
...shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. • The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is still being written onto the hard disk or "Memory Stick Duo...) D START/STOP C (HOME) E Lens cover Open the lens cover before PHOTO F recording (DCR-SR32E/ SR33E/SR42E/SR52E/ SR62E/SR72E/SR82E) (p. 19) Recording/Playback (Movie) lamp / (Still) lamp POWER switch A ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) START/STOP B b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is...
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... sounds). Recording still images You can record movies on a "Memory Stick Duo," change the recording media of your camcorder in the default setting. To record still images on the hard disk of still images t For details, see page 27. 24 To capture high resolution still images during recording a movie... (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E) t For details, see page 54. 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the ...
... sounds). Recording still images You can record movies on a "Memory Stick Duo," change the recording media of your camcorder in the default setting. To record still images on the hard disk of still images t For details, see page 27. 24 To capture high resolution still images during recording a movie... (Dual Rec) (DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E) t For details, see page 54. 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the ...
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...Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound 1 Glossary (p. 127) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. • is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Your.../Playback Zooming You can zoom in up to the magnifications shown in the following table. (optical zoom) DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E 40 × DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E 25 × DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E 10 × You can adjust the magnifications with the power zoom lever or the...
...Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound 1 Glossary (p. 127) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. • is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Your.../Playback Zooming You can zoom in up to the magnifications shown in the following table. (optical zoom) DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E 40 × DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E 25 × DCR-SR190E/SR200E/SR290E/SR300E 10 × You can adjust the magnifications with the power zoom lever or the...
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... recording, and before you finish, you can capture up , then press START/ STOP to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. Flash effect may not be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash...; If you can prevent the redeye by one, and the images are recorded on the hard disk. When capturing is approximately 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to start movie recording. 2 Press PHOTO fully. Using the flash (DCR-SR190E/ SR200E/SR290E/SR300E) Flash charge lamp Flash Capturing high quality still images during Dual Rec...
... recording, and before you finish, you can capture up , then press START/ STOP to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. Flash effect may not be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash...; If you can prevent the redeye by one, and the images are recorded on the hard disk. When capturing is approximately 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to start movie recording. 2 Press PHOTO fully. Using the flash (DCR-SR190E/ SR200E/SR290E/SR300E) Flash charge lamp Flash Capturing high quality still images during Dual Rec...