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... a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 54 Protecting images 57 Dividing movies 60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category ...Using your camcorder 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before recording 27 Step 5: Selecting media 28 Step 6: Inserting a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 30 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ...
... a still image from a movie 53 Dubbing/copying images to media within your camcorder 54 Protecting images 57 Dividing movies 60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 64 Checking battery information ........ 66 Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category ...Using your camcorder 16 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before recording 27 Step 5: Selecting media 28 Step 6: Inserting a disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 30 Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ...
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... or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may not be able to use this item depending on your camcorder (p. 79). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The item is ...available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Items MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 Page ...
... or [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). *3 You may not be able to use this item depending on your camcorder (p. 79). *1 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) when you select [INT. For items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 80. *2 The item is ...available during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Items MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 Page ...
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PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 95) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
PMB (software) including "PMB Guide" Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 64) USB cable (1) (p. 65) 21 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 95) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
Operating Guide
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.... while the ACCESS lamp is on the screen. Move the grip belt to the bottom of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it again to record new images, see "Formatting media" (p. 73). • You can...or vibration to remove the disc depending on the disc: - In that is right for you use it may take some time to your camcorder since your camcorder is dirty with the disc set , the recording format is displayed, touch . When the formatting is turned off. while the ACCESS lamp...
.... while the ACCESS lamp is on the screen. Move the grip belt to the bottom of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p. 34) is set incorrectly, it again to record new images, see "Formatting media" (p. 73). • You can...or vibration to remove the disc depending on the disc: - In that is right for you use it may take some time to your camcorder since your camcorder is dirty with the disc set , the recording format is displayed, touch . When the formatting is turned off. while the ACCESS lamp...
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... the (Movie) lamp lights up 34 The images are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. appears on the selected media...
... the (Movie) lamp lights up 34 The images are recorded in the [SP] recording mode. Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. appears on the selected media...
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... adjust the volume by touching / during • You can change the movie media with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can...
... adjust the volume by touching / during • You can change the movie media with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can...
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For details on finalizing operation, see page 80. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 14). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p. 75). 37 The settings of the menu items automatically return to "... view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation] appears. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you set (p. 80). b Notes •...
For details on finalizing operation, see page 80. • DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p. 14). • You cannot use some menu items are automatically set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p. 75). 37 The settings of the menu items automatically return to "... view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize) To view movies stored on a disc on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation] appears. b Notes • For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you set (p. 80). b Notes •...
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... they are displayed on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), you select [DISC] on the screen. b Notes • When you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to confirm. The movies recorded on the selected date are...
... they are displayed on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), you select [DISC] on the screen. b Notes • When you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to confirm. The movies recorded on the selected date are...
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...play back a disc in other devices after finalizing the disc. Movies can be added. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual. Continued ,... 69 Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation ...
...play back a disc in other devices after finalizing the disc. Movies can be added. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you wish to a finalized disc (p.75) Movies cannot be added as usual. Continued ,... 69 Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation ...
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...not be played back, movies may not be played smoothly on all devices. You can play back DVD+RW on a computer that the DVD drive of your camcorder, you use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • The disc may not be played back, or ...Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may be played back or edited. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some computers. •...
...not be played back, movies may not be played smoothly on all devices. You can play back DVD+RW on a computer that the DVD drive of your camcorder, you use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • The disc may not be played back, or ...Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may be played back or edited. Continued , 71 Utilizing Media b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot create a DVD menu for an instant between scenes, or some computers. •...
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... you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each side in the different recording format. • In the case of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch . 5 Touch [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on your camcorder. 3 Insert...
... you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is required on each side in the different recording format. • In the case of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch . 5 Touch [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on your camcorder. 3 Insert...
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... SET (p. 87) Items Page DEMO MODE 87 CALIBRATION 124 A.SHUT OFF 87 SUB-T DATE 87 *1 DCR-DVD850 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy...
... SET (p. 87) Items Page DEMO MODE 87 CALIBRATION 124 A.SHUT OFF 87 SUB-T DATE 87 *1 DCR-DVD850 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy...
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... (OPTION) on a computer. If you right-click the mouse on the screen. Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. b Notes • The tabs and items that appears...
... (OPTION) on a computer. If you right-click the mouse on the screen. Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. b Notes • The tabs and items that appears...
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... movies to be imported to your camcorder. When importing is displayed on the camcorder screen. 3 Touch [ USB CONNECT]. You can do with Windows computer (Continued) The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the screen of the selected movies starts. The [Handycam Utility] window is completed, "PMB..." starts up automatically on the computer, and the imported movies are recorded on a disc using this function. • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied...
... movies to be imported to your camcorder. When importing is displayed on the camcorder screen. 3 Touch [ USB CONNECT]. You can do with Windows computer (Continued) The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the screen of the selected movies starts. The [Handycam Utility] window is completed, "PMB..." starts up automatically on the computer, and the imported movies are recorded on a disc using this function. • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied...
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...." z Tips • To import selected images, select [Media File Import] in the DVD drive. • See page 14 for details on the operation (p. 99). You can view..."PMB." • If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB] to start "PMB." • You can create a disc by putting together movies and still ... start "PMB." Movies and still images that have not been imported to a computer are displayed in the [Handycam Utility] window. 4 Select the file format to be imported, and click [Import]. When the import of...
...." z Tips • To import selected images, select [Media File Import] in the DVD drive. • See page 14 for details on the operation (p. 99). You can view..."PMB." • If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB] to start "PMB." • You can create a disc by putting together movies and still ... start "PMB." Movies and still images that have not been imported to a computer are displayed in the [Handycam Utility] window. 4 Select the file format to be imported, and click [Import]. When the import of...
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... not available. - . (Backlight) button (p. 41) - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 102 • Batteries/Power sources 103 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 104 • Media 104 • Recording 105 ...Editing images on . Playback zoom (p. 45) - Backlight - [DVD MENU] - [SPOT MTR/FCS] - [SPOT METER] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [FOCUS] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] - [MICREF LEVEL] The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to record after...
... not available. - . (Backlight) button (p. 41) - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation 102 • Batteries/Power sources 103 • LCD screen/Viewfinder 104 • Media 104 • Recording 105 ...Editing images on . Playback zoom (p. 45) - Backlight - [DVD MENU] - [SPOT MTR/FCS] - [SPOT METER] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [FOCUS] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] - [MICREF LEVEL] The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to record after...
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.... If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ FACE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] ... • Charge the battery pack (p. 22). A motor sound is heard in your Sony dealer. This is trying to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). The battery pack may not be damaged. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on the power...
.... If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE]* - [WIDE SELECT] - [SUB-T DATE] - [ FACE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] ... • Charge the battery pack (p. 22). A motor sound is heard in your Sony dealer. This is trying to the camcorder correctly (p. 22). The battery pack may not be damaged. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on the power...
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...[MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). • You cannot edit movies recorded on a DVD+RW, those movies may not support "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies recorded on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not recognized. •... a movie. • There is full. • To a Playlist, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - DVD+RW - Images cannot be deleted (p. 57). DVD-RW (VR mode) - Unable to capture a still image from a disc to edit because of the condition...
...[MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 28). • You cannot edit movies recorded on a DVD+RW, those movies may not support "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Movies recorded on your camcorder Unable to edit. • Select a media to [UNFINALIZE]. • [UNFINALIZE] is not recognized. •... a movie. • There is full. • To a Playlist, you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - DVD+RW - Images cannot be deleted (p. 57). DVD-RW (VR mode) - Unable to capture a still image from a disc to edit because of the condition...
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... trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Notes on your camcorder. Please read the following website and select DCR-SR87. To download, go to , modify, and redistribute source code for the following . On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO...
... trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. Notes on your camcorder. Please read the following website and select DCR-SR87. To download, go to , modify, and redistribute source code for the following . On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO...
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...WIDE 31 4:3 31, 47 5.1ch surround recording......40 5.1ch surround sound ...........40 8cm DVD 14 A AC Adaptor 22 Additional recording 75 AREA SET 86 Aspect ratio 47 AUDIO MODE ...ROM 95 Charging time 23 CLOCK SET 25 CLOCK/LANG 86 Computer 95 Connecting TV 47 VCR or DVD/HDD 136 recorders 64 Copying still images 55 D DATA CODE 84 Date Index 45 DATE/TIME............... 135 Double-sided disc 119 DST SET 86 Dubbing movies 54, 64 DVD drive 71 DVD menu 70 DVD-R 14 DVD-RW 14 DVD+R DL 14 DVD+RW 14 E Easy Handycam operation ... 34 Editing 49 EXPOSURE 91 F Face Index 44, 82 FACE...
...WIDE 31 4:3 31, 47 5.1ch surround recording......40 5.1ch surround sound ...........40 8cm DVD 14 A AC Adaptor 22 Additional recording 75 AREA SET 86 Aspect ratio 47 AUDIO MODE ...ROM 95 Charging time 23 CLOCK SET 25 CLOCK/LANG 86 Computer 95 Connecting TV 47 VCR or DVD/HDD 136 recorders 64 Copying still images 55 D DATA CODE 84 Date Index 45 DATE/TIME............... 135 Double-sided disc 119 DST SET 86 Dubbing movies 54, 64 DVD drive 71 DVD menu 70 DVD-R 14 DVD-RW 14 DVD+R DL 14 DVD+RW 14 E Easy Handycam operation ... 34 Editing 49 EXPOSURE 91 F Face Index 44, 82 FACE...