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... the ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) 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 39 for a digital device pursuant to...
... the ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) 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 39 for a digital device pursuant to...
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... manual The images of the LCD screen used for effective use. In such a case, save your images on some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any problems. Compensation for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may be some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 37). The LCD screen is manufactured using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. These points are used...
... manual The images of the LCD screen used for effective use. In such a case, save your images on some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any problems. Compensation for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may be some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 37). The LCD screen is manufactured using a DVD writer, VCR, or DVD/HDD recorder. These points are used...
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...) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on other media, from the internal hard disk. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk. You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by deleting movies and photos that you have saved on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 25) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by the camcorder screen, you can change...
...) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on other media, from the internal hard disk. Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 17) In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk. You can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by deleting movies and photos that you have saved on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer (p. 25) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by the camcorder screen, you can change...
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... 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 a disc with...
... 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 a disc with...
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... (charge) lamp ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) Getting started Battery pack DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) lamp turns...
... (charge) lamp ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) Getting started Battery pack DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on charging, recording and playing time. The CHG (charge) lamp turns...
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...; (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF US 15 Touch the button on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select...
...; (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF US 15 Touch the button on the screen, touch / until the item appears. 3 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME You can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select...
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...; about 30 times about 60 times. You can turn on or off the on-screen display by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can display it during recording. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback from the...
...; about 30 times about 60 times. You can turn on or off the on-screen display by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with / . You can display it during recording. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play When playback from the...
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... A/V connecting cable. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) AUDIO (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos...
... A/V connecting cable. The yellow plug connection is not necessary. IN S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) AUDIO (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV. Play back movies and photos...
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... that the versions have DirectX installed.) Memory 256 MB or more may not operate correctly. You can perform following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to websites To save movies and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the hard disk of your camcorder, uninstall "PMB" from the...
... that the versions have DirectX installed.) Memory 256 MB or more may not operate correctly. You can perform following operations using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)." Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to websites To save movies and photos using a computer, install "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM beforehand. Do not format the hard disk of your camcorder, uninstall "PMB" from the...
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... Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by selecting movies and photos previously imported to your computer (p. 28). 1 Turn on your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 25 for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the menu to display [Save Frame] windows. Editing movies You can copy a recorded disc to another file. The window used to select movies and photos appears. ...
... Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start "PMB" also by selecting movies and photos previously imported to your computer (p. 28). 1 Turn on your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 25 for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the menu to display [Save Frame] windows. Editing movies You can copy a recorded disc to another file. The window used to select movies and photos appears. ...
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... total memory size of the disc. 5 After the operation is referred to the instruction manual supplied with the USB cable of the DVD writer. Saving images with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the DVD writer. Refer also to as the power source (p. 14). Movies recorded on the internal hard disk that of movies to a disc when using battery power, the DVD writer does not work. 2 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer...
... total memory size of the disc. 5 After the operation is referred to the instruction manual supplied with the USB cable of the DVD writer. Saving images with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the DVD writer. Refer also to as the power source (p. 14). Movies recorded on the internal hard disk that of movies to a disc when using battery power, the DVD writer does not work. 2 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer...
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The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal hard disk, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc., to the (USB) jack of your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable. US 34 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express You can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is...
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal hard disk, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc., to the (USB) jack of your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with the USB cable. US 34 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express You can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is...
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...LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET p. 15 AREA SET p. 15 DST SET/ SUMMERTIME p. 15 LANGUAGE SET......... MEDIA FORMAT p. 37 REPAIR IMG.DB F p. 47 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE Sets the mode to vertical ratio when recording movies. WIDE SELECT Sets the horizontal to record movies. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. REMAINING SET........ PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during playback. LCD COLOR Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen...
...LCD BL LEVEL Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET p. 15 AREA SET p. 15 DST SET/ SUMMERTIME p. 15 LANGUAGE SET......... MEDIA FORMAT p. 37 REPAIR IMG.DB F p. 47 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE Sets the mode to vertical ratio when recording movies. WIDE SELECT Sets the horizontal to record movies. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. REMAINING SET........ PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE Sets the photo size. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE Displays the detailed recording data during playback. LCD COLOR Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen...
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...; Turn on the problem. Leave the camcorder there for any loss of hard disk data. During repair, we may check a minimum amount of your camcorder is extremely low. Delete unnecessary images (p. 37). "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 57) using your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 45) for repair. If...
...; Turn on the problem. Leave the camcorder there for any loss of hard disk data. During repair, we may check a minimum amount of your camcorder is extremely low. Delete unnecessary images (p. 37). "PMB" does not work , press RESET (p. 57) using your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 45) for repair. If...
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... clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as by recording and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before operating it . They may heat up inside of the LCD screen...
... clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as by recording and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before operating it . They may heat up inside of the LCD screen...
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...: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 Internal hard disc: 2.2 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: 2.1 W DCR-SR87 Internal hard disc: 2.5 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: 2.3 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) * The focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout. Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Video/audio output jack USB jack: mini-AB LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of which is set to 104...
...: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 Internal hard disc: 2.2 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: 2.1 W DCR-SR87 Internal hard disc: 2.5 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: 2.3 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to [ON], shutter speed 1/30 second) * The focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout. Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Video/audio output jack USB jack: mini-AB LCD screen Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of which is set to 104...
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... repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Expected charging and running time for the supplied battery pack (minute) NP-FH30*2 NP-FH50*3 Recording media "Memory "Memory Hard disk Stick PRO Duo" Hard disk Stick PRO Duo" media media Charging time (full charge) 115 135 Continuous recording time 90 95 130 140 Typical recording time 45 45 65 65 Playback time 105 120 170 195 *2 DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 *3 DCR-SR87 The recordable time may vary depending on the AC Adaptor for other specifications...
... repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Expected charging and running time for the supplied battery pack (minute) NP-FH30*2 NP-FH50*3 Recording media "Memory "Memory Hard disk Stick PRO Duo" Hard disk Stick PRO Duo" media media Charging time (full charge) 115 135 Continuous recording time 90 95 130 140 Typical recording time 45 45 65 65 Playback time 105 120 170 195 *2 DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 *3 DCR-SR87 The recordable time may vary depending on the AC Adaptor for other specifications...
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... h 61 h * You can select the audio recording format of movies by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [AUDIO MODE]. For DCR-SR47/SR48: Sound is recorded in 2ch stereo. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used. The recording time will vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of "Memory Stick" media used. On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚...
... h 61 h * You can select the audio recording format of movies by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [AUDIO MODE]. For DCR-SR47/SR48: Sound is recorded in 2ch stereo. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used. The recording time will vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of "Memory Stick" media used. On charging/recording/playback time Measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 ˚...
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US 56 POWER button (15) DISP (display) button (22) EASY button (20) This is convenient during playback operations. (HOME) button* (41) Zoom buttons* (18, 20) You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Speaker Built-in microphone Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (17, 19) A/V Remote Connector (24, 35...
US 56 POWER button (15) DISP (display) button (22) EASY button (20) This is convenient during playback operations. (HOME) button* (41) Zoom buttons* (18, 20) You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Speaker Built-in microphone Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) LENS COVER switch (17, 19) A/V Remote Connector (24, 35...
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 39 Menus 41 Movies 17, 21 O One Touch Disc Burn 27 Operation beeps 15 Operation flow 10 OPTION MENU 41, 44 P Parts and controls 56 Photos 19, 22 Playback 21 PMB (Picture Motion Browser)....25, 29 PMB Guide 29 R Recording 17 Recording and playback time....52 Recording media 38 Repair 46 RESET 57 S Screen indicators 55 Self-diagnosis display 47 Setting the date and time...........15 Software 25 Specifications 51 Supplied items 8 T Tripod 38 Troubleshooting 46 Turning the power...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 39 Menus 41 Movies 17, 21 O One Touch Disc Burn 27 Operation beeps 15 Operation flow 10 OPTION MENU 41, 44 P Parts and controls 56 Photos 19, 22 Playback 21 PMB (Picture Motion Browser)....25, 29 PMB Guide 29 R Recording 17 Recording and playback time....52 Recording media 38 Repair 46 RESET 57 S Screen indicators 55 Self-diagnosis display 47 Setting the date and time...........15 Software 25 Specifications 51 Supplied items 8 T Tripod 38 Troubleshooting 46 Turning the power...
