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... or an experienced radio/ TV technician for "Memory Stick" media you can use with the equipment in a malfunction of the camcorder being activated in such situations. See "Precautions" (p. 49). Do not do any of FCC Rules. Doing so ... USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: NP-FH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 25) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page...
... or an experienced radio/ TV technician for "Memory Stick" media you can use with the equipment in a malfunction of the camcorder being activated in such situations. See "Precautions" (p. 49). Do not do any of FCC Rules. Doing so ... USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: NP-FH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 25) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See page...
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... image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 45). The screenshots are recorded without any way....and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are captured using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. US Images cannot be some type of the manufacturing process and do not affect the ...image data using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending on the operating system of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the LCD screen. Change the...
... image data on a disc such as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You will find the "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 45). The screenshots are recorded without any way....and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are captured using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. US Images cannot be some type of the manufacturing process and do not affect the ...image data using a digital still camera, and therefore may vary depending on the operating system of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the LCD screen. Change the...
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before operating your camcorder 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and ...setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 25 When using a Macintosh 25 Creating...
Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before operating your camcorder 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and ...setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 25 When using a Macintosh 25 Creating...
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Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 37 Coping with shooting conditions 38 Changing the recording medium 38 To check the recording media settings 39 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 40 Customizing your camcorder with menus 41 Using the HELP function 41 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 45 Additional information Troubleshooting 46 Precautions 49 Specifications 51 Screen indicators 55 Parts and controls 56 Index 58 US 12
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 37 Coping with shooting conditions 38 Changing the recording medium 38 To check the recording media settings 39 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 40 Customizing your camcorder with menus 41 Using the HELP function 41 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 45 Additional information Troubleshooting 46 Precautions 49 Specifications 51 Screen indicators 55 Parts and controls 56 Index 58 US 12
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... the computer if required to the computer using the supplied USB cable. US 26 The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [... the software. Depending on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to install third party software. higher version of "PMB" first, some functions may need to the computer....
... the computer if required to the computer using the supplied USB cable. US 26 The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen. If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [... the software. Depending on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to install third party software. higher version of "PMB" first, some functions may need to the computer....
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... for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 14). With the One Touch Disc...and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Movies and photos recorded on...
... for the type of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable. When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 14). With the One Touch Disc...and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on your camcorder from your computer. Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Movies and photos recorded on...
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...wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). 1 Turn on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with Easy PC Back-up can be imported to a ...perform One Touch Disc Burn. Importing movies and photos to a computer automatically. US 28 The [Handycam Utility] window appears on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable. Movies and photos are not... saved on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal hard disk, or [ USB ...
...wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). 1 Turn on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with Easy PC Back-up can be imported to a ...perform One Touch Disc Burn. Importing movies and photos to a computer automatically. US 28 The [Handycam Utility] window appears on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable. Movies and photos are not... saved on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal hard disk, or [ USB ...
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...; You cannot select the grayed items or settings. Touch the desired tab the item to know about. You can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 45). Using the HOME MENU When you right-click the mouse on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be changed. The menu ...items you want to change the settings of your camcorder. (HOME) (HOME) button* * DCR-SR48/SR67/SR87 Touch the desired category the menu item to be no tab.) You cannot use of turns...
...; You cannot select the grayed items or settings. Touch the desired tab the item to know about. You can change in the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 45). Using the HOME MENU When you right-click the mouse on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be changed. The menu ...items you want to change the settings of your camcorder. (HOME) (HOME) button* * DCR-SR48/SR67/SR87 Touch the desired category the menu item to be no tab.) You cannot use of turns...
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...your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. Making good use of your camcorder 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is intended to be read on its bottom surface. 4 ... the CD-ROM from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ Refer to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You...
...your computer. 2 On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook]. Making good use of your camcorder 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. The model name of your camcorder is intended to be read on its bottom surface. 4 ... the CD-ROM from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ Refer to know more about operating your camcorder. 1 To install the "Handycam Handbook" on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf ]. You...
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... of data stored on the hard disk in order to a computer. However, your Sony dealer will be ready to install "PMB" (p. 25). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is turned on. Leave the camcorder there for a while in a cool/warm place. "PMB" cannot be required to...during this , the data stored on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 45) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, depending on the problem. Delete unnecessary images (p. 37). This is not a malfunction. The recording stops. The...
... of data stored on the hard disk in order to a computer. However, your Sony dealer will be ready to install "PMB" (p. 25). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is turned on. Leave the camcorder there for a while in a cool/warm place. "PMB" cannot be required to...during this , the data stored on the hard disk will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 45) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, depending on the problem. Delete unnecessary images (p. 37). This is not a malfunction. The recording stops. The...
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... you do not use your data. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to prevent the recovery of the camcorder, it is not charged, the camcorder operation will be entirely deleted from the "Handycam Handbook" " on a computer. Also, when you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from...
... you do not use your data. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to prevent the recovery of the camcorder, it is not charged, the camcorder operation will be entirely deleted from the "Handycam Handbook" " on a computer. Also, when you perform [ EMPTY] (See "Getting detailed information from...
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... Handycam Handbook The example images used for illustrations in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. The DCR...-SR87 is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that is used in this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are ...
... Handycam Handbook The example images used for illustrations in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. The DCR...-SR87 is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that is used in this Handycam Handbook for illustration purposes are ...
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... 28 Recording movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 32 Zooming 32 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR67/SR87 33 Adjusting the exposure for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators 8 " HOME" and " OPTION"...Menu lists 11 List of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 14 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 16 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the...
... 28 Recording movies 28 Shooting photos 30 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 32 Zooming 32 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-SR67/SR87 33 Adjusting the exposure for information quickly 2 Useful recording techniques 6 Parts and controls 7 Screen indicators 8 " HOME" and " OPTION"...Menu lists 11 List of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 14 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 16 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the...
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... completing the setting, touch . Notes When the item you press (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. Taking advantage of two types of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch the desired category the menu item to change in the context appear. (OPTION) Touch... the desired tab the item to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appears when you want is not on a computer. Menu item Using the HELP function To see the...
... completing the setting, touch . Notes When the item you press (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. Taking advantage of two types of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch the desired category the menu item to change in the context appear. (OPTION) Touch... the desired tab the item to be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appears when you want is not on a computer. Menu item Using the HELP function To see the...
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...the connector plug in the correct way. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo... USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: NPFH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 59 for the...
...the connector plug in the correct way. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo... USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: NPFH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 59 for the...
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... or playback may not be possible. Especially, during recording/playback, do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your image data using a DVD writer, a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 53). Also, when you may not be able to record or play back on the...63) to prevent the recovery of your image data from shock by the camcorder may be contrary to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is lit. When using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recordings on the camcorder in very loud areas. Note on the LCD screen (p. 89). Index 14...
... or playback may not be possible. Especially, during recording/playback, do not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your image data using a DVD writer, a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 53). Also, when you may not be able to record or play back on the...63) to prevent the recovery of your image data from shock by the camcorder may be contrary to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is lit. When using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recordings on the camcorder in very loud areas. Note on the LCD screen (p. 89). Index 14...
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... changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were ...and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) Simply press EASY. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 19). 22 Index During Easy Handycam operation, you can record or play movies...
... changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items. Other items are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were ...and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) Simply press EASY. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 19). 22 Index During Easy Handycam operation, you can record or play movies...
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...problem. This is extremely high. However, your Sony dealer will be automatically set to on. It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to a warm place. The menu settings have changed automatically. During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all settings, including the clock... the hard disk in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 85 Batteries/power sources p. 86 LCD screen...
...problem. This is extremely high. However, your Sony dealer will be automatically set to on. It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to a warm place. The menu settings have changed automatically. During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all settings, including the clock... the hard disk in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 85 Batteries/power sources p. 86 LCD screen...
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...setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is too high or low. If the problem persists, replace the battery ... off (A.SHUT OFF). Fully charge the battery again. The battery pack may become warm during Easy Handycam operation even after Easy Handycam operation is finished. The following items return to the camcorder correctly (p. 16). The buttons do not work at all. Adjust the touch panel ...
...setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is too high or low. If the problem persists, replace the battery ... off (A.SHUT OFF). Fully charge the battery again. The battery pack may become warm during Easy Handycam operation even after Easy Handycam operation is finished. The following items return to the camcorder correctly (p. 16). The buttons do not work at all. Adjust the touch panel ...
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...; "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation....to have an obligation to inform you can download it . When downloading the source code, select DCR-SR87 as "LGPL") are provided in the camcorder. Use the following . We provide this Handbook. Based on the License ANY USE OF THIS ...
...; "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," " ," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation....to have an obligation to inform you can download it . When downloading the source code, select DCR-SR87 as "LGPL") are provided in the camcorder. Use the following . We provide this Handbook. Based on the License ANY USE OF THIS ...