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1. 8 HOME and Taking advantage of two types of Getting Started Step 1 Checking supplied 12 Step 2 Charging the battery 13 Step 3 Turning the power on and setting the date and time 17 Changing the language MEE 18 Step 4 Preparing for recording 19 Recording Playback Recording and playback with ease Easy Handycam operation 20 Recording dn 23 ZOOMING 3 2 cniin addet 25 Recording sound with more presence 5 1ch surround recording DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 25 Using the flash DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 26 Capturing high quality still images during movie recording Dual Rec DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SH900E 26 Recording still images on a Memory Stick Duo 27 Recording in dark places NightShot plus NightShot 27 Adjusting the exposure for backlit ed aq d 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Selecting the 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 SRSQOE 29 Playback 4 eee ins 31 Using PB zoom 33 Searching for desired images by date Date Index 33 Playing back a se
2. 100 112 0 00 14e Viewing still images 22 124 a om 19 18 6 17 Recording mode HQ SP LP 54 Remaining battery approx 14 Counter hour minute second OPTION button 65 Return button Playback mode Current movie number Number of total movies Previous Next button 32 Video operation buttons 21 32 Data file name 14 11 20 E as Len 2 101 0014 21 Ce 14 cu 9 peg 24 123 22 6 t1 Image size 57 20 Current still image number Number of recorded still images 21 Slide show button 34 02 Previous Next button 22 32 23 Data file name 24 VISUAL INDEX button 21 31 Indicators when you made Center changes Indicator Meaning Following indicators appear during co SUAS SNOW recording playback to indicate the settings NightShot plus 4 of your camcorder NightShot 27 Upper left Upper right 5 Super NightShot plus 70 EB aeos Super NightShot 70 EF I Color Slow Shutter 70 PictBridge connecting 46 Warning 104 Bottom eo NI WA Upper left Bottom Meaning Indicator Meaning
3. Displays still images on a Memory Stick Duo 3 Start playback Movies Touch the Bf tab and the movie to be played back Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Return to the VISUAL INDEX Z 60min gt 100 112 screen EASY 00 Beginning of the 0 00 14 movie previous erea e Next movie movie 1 1 2007 1101 0001 11 35 26 The recording Stop go to the ii date time VISUALINDEX L m RIS gt I screen Reverse Forward The setting of DATA CODE is fixed to DATE TIME p 60 Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen You can slow down the playback speed by touching Oj 09 gt during pause You can adjust volume by selecting ff HOME g SETTINGS SOUND SETTINGS gt VOLUME then with Still images Touch the tab and the still image to be played back Slideshow p 34 Go to the VISUAL Ss T 60min INDEX screen EASY Return to the VISUAL INDEX 8 etm 14 101 0014 11207 The recording 4 11 35 20 date time 4 gt is Previous Next screen The setting of DATA CODE is fixed to DATE TIME p 60 To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again disappears from the LCD sc
4. 5 1 surround recording Pt Picture effect 71 playback 25 B ee T igit t Self timer recording 71 r1 ie 2 T E 2 4 4 4 Flash 26 59 72 anual focus 67 SCENE SELECTION 68 LEVEL low 68 71 16 9 WIDE SELECT Backlight 28 54 White balance 69 8 43 a SELECT qu SteadyShot off 55 4 EXPOSURE 68 SPOT METER 68 r right Uppe 9 Tele macro 67 Indicator Meaning N Zebra 56 FADER FADER Fader 71 DCR SRI90E SR200E SR290E SR300E pez LCD backlight off 19 DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E D Drop sensor off 64 3 DCR SR52E SRG2E SR72E SR82E SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Drop sensor activated 64 4 DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E ain 125 126 Data code during recording The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and Memory Stick Duo They are not displayed while recording However you can check them as DATA CODE during playback p 60 Glossary Bi 5 1ch surround sound A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers 3 at the front left right and center and 2 at the rear right and left with an additional low pass subwoofer counted as a 0 1 channel for frequencies of 120 Hz or lower Bi Dolby Digital An audio encoding compression system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator Sound compression technology devel
5. World time difference Write protect tab 7 Zoom ZOOM LINK Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net
6. COMPUTER on the HOME MENU of the camcorder p 83 When you connect your camcorder to a computer by selecting CO COMPUTER you cannot view the still images stored in a Memory Stick Duo Make sure that you have connected the camcorder to the computer with COMPUTER The computer does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo during camcorder operation such as playback or editing of images on the hard disk Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the computer The Memory Stick icon Removable Disk does not appear on the computer screen Insert a Memory Stick Duo into your camcorder Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard the mouse and the camcorder from the computer Touch OTHERS COMPUTER COMPUTER on the HOME MENU of the camcorder p 83 The computer does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo during camcorder operation such as playback or editing of images on the hard disk Finish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the computer Picture Motion Browser does not function correctly Close Picture Motion Browser then restart the Windows computer The image or sound recorded on the camcorder is not played on the computer correctly f your camcorder is connect to a computer that does not support Hi speed USB USB 2 0 the movie still image or sound may not be played back correctly The movie
7. How to set ft HOME MENU page 52 OPTION MENU page 65 The default settings are marked with gt TV TYPE a You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back the image The recorded images are played back as following illustrations 16 9 Default setting for DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Select this to view your images on a 16 9 wide TV Wide 16 9 4 3 images images 4 3 Default setting for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E Select this to view your images on a 4 3 standard TV Wide 16 9 4 3 images images DISP OUTPUT gt LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen V OUT PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen and the LCD screen CLOCK LANG Items to set clock and language CZ60mm 5 L B OUTPUT SETTINGS cLock ElLANG O 2 2 7 GENERAL SET OGOLE O Touch 2 then 2 If the item is not on the screen touch A V to change the page How to set HOME MENU page 52 OPTION MENU page 65 CLOCK SET See page 17 AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock Set your local area using A V when using your camcorder overseas Refer to the world time difference on page Japsoowes 1no Buiziurojsn SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stop
8. COLOR SLOW SHTR D EFFECT SCENE SELECTION SMTH SLW REC SPOT FOCUS SCENE SELECTION TELE SCENE SELECTION MACRO EXPOSURE NightShot plus 4 S NIGHTSHOT PLS NightShot SUPER NIGHTSHOT SPOT METER NightShot plus S NIGHTSHOT PLS 4 NightShot SUPER NIGHTSHOT Cannot use Because of following settings SCENE SELECTION NightShot plus S NIGHTSHOT PLS 4 NightShot SUPER NIGHTSHOT COLOR SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE TELE MACRO FADER WHITE BAL NightShot plus S NIGHTSHOT PLS 4 NightShot SUPER NIGHTSHOT ONE PUSH in WHITE BAL SMTH SLW COLOR SLOW SHTR FADER D EFFECT SCENE SELECTION S NIGHTSHOT PLS 4 FADER D EFFECT SUPER NIGHTSHOT FADER D EFFECT FADER S NIGHTSHOT PLS 4 SUPER NIGHTSHOT COLOR SLOW SHTR D EFFECT CANDLE FIREWORKS in SCENE SELECTION D EFFECT S NIGHTSHOT PLS SUPER NIGHTSHOT COLOR SLOW SHTR FADER OLD MOVIE SCENE SELECTION PICT EFFECT PICT EFFECT OLD MOVIE DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E SR 190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 2 DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E 3 DCR SR190E SR200E 4 DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E 5 DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 8 100153 41011 B 103 Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display Warning
9. RESET buttun 5 S VIDEO cable Save SCENE SELECTION Self diagnosis display SELF TIMER 71 SERIES SETTINGS category B 129 130 SLIDE SHOW 5 34 SMTH SLW REC SNOW Software SPOT FOCUS 67 SPOT METER Flexible spot 2 68 SPOTLIGHT 69 STANDARD A 55 Still images STILL MEDIA SUMMERTIME SUNRISE amp SUNSET 2 68 SUPER 5 70 Supplied items 12 System requirements 74 S NIGHTSHOT PLS Super NightShot plus 70 T TELE 67 Thumbnail soseen 127 TIMING at ierit tinens 30 Trademark TV color system 108 TY TYPE TWILIGHT TWILIGHT PORT U USB cable 46 78 81 USB SELECT 46 80 81 91 Using abroad 108 Video Disc Copier 46 VIEW IMAGES SET 60 Viewing images ona TV 35 VISUAL INDEX 21 31 127 VOLUME Volume adjustment 63 Warning indicators 104 Warning messages 105 WHITE BAL White balance 69 WHITE FADER 71 WIDE SELECT 54 Windows
10. Japsoowes 1no Gulziwoysng 99 60 VIEW IMAGES SET Items to customize the display CA60mi 5 B5 MOVIE SETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS 1 2 LJ Touch 3 then 2 If the item is not on the screen touch A V to change the page VIEWIMAGES SET SOUND DISP SET How to set ft HOME MENU page 52 MENU page 65 The default settings are marked with gt DATA CODE 29 During playback displays the information data code recorded automatically at the time of recording gt OFF Data code is not displayed DATE TIME Displays the date and time CAMERA DATA below Displays camera setting data DATE TIME CI 60min gt 100 112 0 00 14 7 al 11 L 11 35 208 2 eme es IH 101 0001 1 Date 2 Time CAMERA DATA Movie E 60min gt 100 112 se 0 00 14 2 mm 14 100 AWB 7 1 101 0001 F1 8 el L1 Ge e ec 8 7 6 Still image E comin 14 14 101 0014 m Sle SteadyShot off 3 4 Brightness 5 White balance 6 7 8 9 Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Tips
11. 3 1M 3 0M 2 3 1 9M Bottom STANDARD is selected for image 2048x 2304x 2016x 1600 1536 1296 1134 1200 quality ae 54 3 numbers measured when using a Memory SM POM uen Stick Duo made by Sony Corporation The 64MB 40 42 56 65 number of recordable images varies depending 100 105 135 160 on the recording environment 128MB 80 85 110 130 You can record up to 9 999 still images on the 205 215 280 325 hard disk Still image resolution is obtained by the unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system new Enhanced 256MB 140 150 200 235 370 395 500 590 512 295 310 410 480 Imaging Processor DCR SR190E SR200E 760 800 1000 1200 SR290E SR300E 1GB 600 640 840 980 1550 1600 2100 2450 im QUALITY 2GB 1200 1300 1700 2000 gt FINE FINE 3150 3350 4300 5000 Records still images at the fine image 4GB 2400 2600 3400 3950 quality level 6300 6600 8500 9500 STANDARD STD 17M 10M 07M VGA Records still images at the standard image 1512x 1152x 1152x 640x quality level 1134 864 648 480 Tm vea FILE NO File number f amp 64MB 72 120 160 390 175 325 390 980 gt SERIES DEO ee 355 650 780 1970 y 8 8 P the Memory Stick Duo 256MB 260 445 590 1400 640 1150 1400 3550 RESET 512MB 580 900 1200 2850 40 85 1300 2400 2850 7200 8 on the current recording medium NIGHTSHOT LIGHT A See page 54
12. YES ox To delete all movies or still images at one time In step 3 touch E DELETE ALL or IBIDELETE ALL YES YES OK To delete all the movies or the still images recorded on the same day at one time D On the HOME MENU touch OTHERS DELETE DELETE Touch H DELETE by date DELETE by date according to the type of image you want to delete The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen BE A 60min 18 1 2007 19 1 2007 2 2 2007 18 3 2007 21 3 2007 30 3 2007 DELETE by date Previous Next button 8 Touch Previous Next Date button to select the recording date of the desired image 4 Touch OK while the selected recording date is highlighted The images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch 25 to return to the previous screen Touch OK YES OK Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images It may damage the hard disk If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist p 42 the movie is deleted also from the Playlist Tips To delete all images recorded on the hard disk and recover all the recordable space of hard disk format the hard disk p 49 The i
13. oo 1 Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod optional the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw BATT battery release lever 14 Handycam Station N A DISC BURN button 78 Interface connector Y USB jack 46 78 DCR SR32E SR33E SR52E SR72E SR190E SR290E output only DC IN jack 13 A V OUT jack 35 45 E 121 Remote Commander DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 8 ERES DATA opE 2 25 BS os a 8g e 1 DATA CODE button 60 Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images when you press this during playback PHOTO button 20 24 The on screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image SCAN SLOW buttons 21 32 6 BPI Previous Next buttons 22 32 PLAY button 21 32 STOP button 21 32 DISPLAY button 14 Transmitter START STOP button 20 24 Power zoom buttons 25 33 PAUSE buttons 21 32 VISUAL INDEX button 21 31 Displaysthe VISUALINDEX screen when you press this during playback lt gt A Y ENTER buttons When you press any button on the
14. Battery pack Playback time NP FH50 125 NP FH60 165 supplied NP FH70 270 NP FH100 615 Battery pack Playback time NP FH50 120 NP FH60 160 supplied NP FH70 255 NP FH100 590 When the LCD backlight is on On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG and turn off the Movie lamp gg Still lamp p 23 The CHG charge lamp flashes during charging or Battery Info p 14 will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions The battery pack is not attached correctly The battery pack is damaged The battery pack is worn out For Battery Info only The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station even when the mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket When attaching an optional video light it is recommended that you use an NP FH70 FH100 battery pack except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E We do not recommend using an NP FH30 which only allows short recording and playback times with your camcorder On the charging recording playback time Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 77 F 10 C to 30 50 F to 86 F is recommended The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures The available recording and playback ti
15. 3 Click Start All Programs for Windows 2000 click Programs Sony Picture Utility Video Disc Copier on your computer Disc copy window is displayed 4 Select a DVD drive for Source and Copy to The status of the drive and DVD is displayed Depending on the status copying cannot start Follow the instruction to change the DVD Obtaining information from a DVD of your computer takes time Wait until the DVD information is displayed in the window 5 When preparations for copying are completed click Start DVD copy starts Tips You can choose to create more copies of the same DVD after writing to the DVD is completed To change the location for temporary files and the writing speed On the Disc copy window click Settings Select Manually select a writing speed before writing to the disc and click OK to specify the writing speed each time before writing starts Tips Depending on the capacity of the source DVD the free space required on your hard disk for temporary files varies Manipulating still images You can manipulate imported still images as follows For details about the operation refer to the Picture Motion Browser Help Printing still images You can print imported still images You can also print still images with the date information Tips You can save a scene you select from the movie as a still image and print it Sending
16. CLOCK IBLANG 63 Items to set clock and language GENERAL SET 64 Other setup items Activating functions using the 9z OPTION MENU 65 Using the OPTION MENU 65 Recording items on the OPTION MENU pem 66 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU ect 66 Functions set in the OPTION MENU 67 Performing with a computer What you can do with Windows COMPUTED System requirements Installing the software Creating a DVD with One Touch Importing images to a computer 81 Deleting images recorded on the camcorder through the computer DCR SR42E SR62E SR82E SR200E SR300E 85 Viewing images imported to a COMPUTER ern erano 86 Editing the imported images 88 Creating and copying a DVD 90 Manipulating still images 93 Troubleshooting 94 Warning indicators and 5 104 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 108 Files on the camcorder hard disk folder structure 110 Maintenance and precautions 111 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 118 Indicators displayed during recording playback 123 GloSSaty ione 127 ING OX iie iate iens 128 Subject examples and solutions Gettin
17. Q Notes Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel Tips f you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out This is convenient during playback operations Touch fl HOME SETTINGS gt SOUND DISP SET LCD BRIGHT p 61 and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen payers umay The information is displayed or hidden display gt no display each time you press DISP BATT INFO Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly 19 20 Recording Playback Recording and playback with ease Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playback operation without detailed settings It also makes screen font size larger for easy viewing 0 gt Open lens cover DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E p 19 Recording movies 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the f Movie lamp lights up 2 Press EASY A EASY GAS appears on the LCD screen 3 Press START STOP H or E to start recording T START STOP STBY REC 0 00 00 To stop re
18. Youcan check the free hard disk space by touching fi HOME MANAGE HDD MEMORY INFO p 50 23 24 Recording movies m You can record movies on the hard disk of your camcorder For the recordable time see page 54 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the Movie lamp lights up 2 Press START STOP or 0 00 14 ume somn REC se 7 5 stop 580 STBY REC To stop recording press START STOP again To switch the shooting mode using the f HOME D or E button On the HOME MENU touch CAMERA MOVIE or PHOTO To capture high resolution still images during recording a movie Dual Rec DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E For details see page 26 To change the recording media of still images For details see page 27 Recording still images a You can record still images on the hard disk of your camcorder in the default setting To record still images on a Memory Stick Duo change the recording media For the number of recordable still images see page 57 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the Still lamp lights up 2 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust the focus a beep sounds then press it fully a shutter click sounds Flashing Lights up When disappears the image has been recorded Zooming You can zoom
19. you cannot record sounds during shooting about 3 seconds DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Editing images on your camcorder Unable to edit There are no images recorded Unable to edit because of the condition of the image Movies cannot be added in the Playlist The hard disk is full or the added movies exceed 99 Erase unnecessary movies p 43 You cannot add still images in the Playlist A movie cannot be divided A movie that is too short cannot be divided movie protected on another device cannot be divided Unable to copy the images from the hard disk to a Memory Stick Duo You cannot copy a movie from the hard disk to a Memory Stick Duo as a still image during playback on your camcorder 100 Dubbing Connecting to other devices You cannot hear the sound The audio will not be output when you connect a device via the S VIDEO plug only Connect the white and red plugs of the A V connecting cable too p 35 The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV Set TV TYPE depending on your TV p 62 You cannot dub correctly using the AN connecting cable The A V connecting cable is not connected properly Make sure that the A V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of another device for dubbing a image from your camcorder p 45 Connecting to a compute
20. 2 60 CANDLE CD ROM see Charging time CLOCK SET CLOCK LANG E Easy Handycam 20 Easy PC Back up 81 BEDE 40 41 Editing s 38 On the camcorder 40 41 On the computer 88 EMPTY coc eset t 51 ERASE 43 ERASE ALL oe 43 EXPOSURE Extension Memory Stick Duo 50 Fragmentation G GENERAL SET 64 GUIDEFRAME 56 H Handycam Station 13 121 HDD Handycam Utility 80 81 82 85 91 HOME MENU 9 52 CLOCK LANG 63 GENERAL 5 MOVIE SETTINGS OUTPUT SETTINGS 62 PHOTO SETTINGS 57 SOUND DISP SET 61 VIEW IMAGES SET 60 Icon See Display indicators 110 58 Image management files Image quality IMAGE SIZE INDOOR see 69 inia 50 InfoLITHIUM battery pack cH nOn 112 Install 4 eee 75 Insulation sheet 122 J 110 111 127 L 69 LANGUAGE 18 63 LCD backlight 19 LCD BL LEVEL LCD back light level 62 99 LCD BRIGHT 61 LCD COLOR LCD PANEL LCD panel LenS 19 LPs dae R
21. 4 appears for an image recorded using a flash except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander DATE TIME CAMERA DATA OFF no indication except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E Depending on the hard disk condition bars appear You select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen gt ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails 6 or 12 with the power zoom lever on your camcorder 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SOUND DISP SET Items to adjust beep and the screen a 60min STBY Ea B MOVIESETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS 1 2 VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND DISP SET Touch 2 then If the item is not on the screen touch A V to change the page How to set HOME MENU page 52 OPTION MENU page 65 The default settings are marked with VOLUME amp Touch to adjust the volume p 32 gt ON A melody sounds when you start stop recording or operate the touch panel OFF Cancels the
22. 45 It is recommended that you save your image data periodically after recording Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized or recording or playback may not be possible Especially during recording playback do not apply shock After recording do not apply vibration or shock to the camcorder while the ACCESS lamp is lit When using the shoulder belt not supplied do not crash the camera against an object On the drop sensor To protect the internal hard disk from the shock by dropping the camcorder has the drop sensor function p 64 When a drop occurs or under a non gravity condition the block noise to protect the camcorder may also be recorded If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly recording playback may be stopped Notes on battery pack AC Adaptor While the ACCESS lamp is lit be sure to avoid the following They may cause malfunctions Removing the battery pack Removing the AC Adaptor while charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch Note on operating temperatures When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations In this case a message appears
23. Be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Memory Stick Duo Adaptor On using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts LCD screen Battery The camcorder is not dustproofed dripproofed or waterproofed See About handling of your camcorder p 114 To prevent the hard disk from being broken or recorded images from being lost do not do the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch p 17 or the access lamp p 23 27 is on to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB cable etc be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction the terminal may be damaged or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the camcorder and the DC plug Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF CHO when you set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it About menu items LCD panel and lens A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are op
24. Memory Stick Duo Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo Do not let the Memory Stick Duo get wet Be careful to keep Memory Stick Duo media out of the reach of small children There is danger that a child might swallow it uoneunojuj jeuonippy 111 112 Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot Doing so may cause a malfunction On a location for use Do not use or keep the Memory Stick Duo in the following locations Places subject to extremely high temperature such as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases Onthe Memory Stick Duo adaptor After inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor you can use it with a standard Memory Stick compliant device When using a Memory Stick Duo with a Memory Stick compliant device be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor When inserting a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor make sure the Memory Stick Duo is inserted facing in the correct direction then insert it all the way in Note that improper use may cause a malfunction Also if you force the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor in the wrong direction it may be damaged Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor with
25. Picture Motion Browser on the desktop Picture Motion Browser starts up 4 Click 593 Or select Import Media Files in the File menu 9 Click Digital Still Camera Memory Stick DCF Format OK The window to used to select the drive folder for the still images to be imported from to is displayed 6 Select the medium holding the still images you want to import 7 Select the destination folder to save the imported still images Tips The default destination is set as My Pictures You can change the destination where imported files will be saved by selecting a folder from among those registered as Viewed folder in the window that is displayed when you click Change Click Import The import of the selected still images starts To import still images from the Memory Stick Duo to a computer via a USB cable You can import the still images recorded on the Memory Stick Duo to a computer with connecting your camcorder and a computer Turn on the computer 2 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor 3 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station then turn the POWER switch to turn on 9 Connect the USB jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder For connecting with the USB cable see page 78 Touch 1 COMPUTER on t
26. SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E NightShot or SUPER NIGHTSHOT DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E You cannot adjust LCD BL LEVEL You cannot adjust LCD BL LEVEL when The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor Playing back images on your camcorder Still images stored on a Memory Stick Duo cannot be played back Still images cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders or have edited the data on a computer The file name flashes in that case This is not a malfunction p 112 Still images recorded by other devices may not be played back or appeared in the actual size This is not a malfunction p 112 is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen Loading of the data may have failed It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power and then turn it on again or repeat removing and inserting the Memory Stick Duo a couple of times Bunoousajqno1 Hi 99 This may appear on still images recorded by other devices edited on a computer etc No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback Turn up the volume p 32 Sound is not output when the LCD panel is closed Open the LCD panel When you record sound with MICREF LEVEL p 71 set to LOW the recorded sound may be difficult to hear case of SMTH SLW REC
27. allows recording subjects at a close distance as follows DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E down to about 43 cm 17 in DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E down to about 38 cm 15 in DCR SR190E SR200E down to about 37 cm 14 5 8 in DCR SR290E SR300E down to about 45 cm 17 3 4 in Japsoowes 1no Buiziurojsn cancel touch OFF zoom to wide angle W side Q Notes When recording a distant subject focusing may be difficult and can take some time Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 67 when it is hard to focus automatically EXPOSURE Km You can fix the brightness of an image manually When the subject is too much brighter or gloomier than the background adjust EXPOSURE i lt 60 STBY 2 2 AUTO EXPOSURE Brightness is adjusted manually Touch MANUAL appears Adjust the exposure by touching tj 3 Touch OK To return the setting to automatic exposure touch AUTO OK in step SPOT METER Flexible Km spot meter LS You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background such as subjects in the spotlight on stage 2 aeos STBY SPOT METER O p AUTO Touch the point whe
28. AC Adaptor during copying t may take long when there are many still images to be copied You cannot copy still images on a Memory Stick Duo to the hard disk Creating the Playlist A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected The original movies are not modified even though you edit or delete the movies in the Playlist Q Notes During Easy Handycam operation you cannot add movies to the Playlist or edit the Playlist Cancel Easy Handycam operation 1 onthe f amp HOME MENU touch OTHERS PLAYLIST EDIT 2 Touch 00 3 Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist 8 eomin DATE 1 Press and hold PREVIEW The selected image is marked with y Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen Touch YES To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time D On the ffr HOME MENU touch OTHERS PLAYLIST EDIT Touch ADD by date The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen 18 1 2007 19 1 2007 2 2 2007 18 3 2007 21 3 2007 30 3 2007 Previous Next button 3 Touch Previous Next Date button to select the recording date of the desired movie 4 Touch while the selected recording date is highlighted The movies recorded on the se
29. Burn can automatically be saved on a DVD Tips The image data previously saved on a DVD in this operation cannot be saved again with the same operation To save data on a DVD again after it has been saved previously import the images to a computer p 81 Then save the data on a DVD following the instructions in Creating and copying a DVD p 90 The history of each saved image is recorded according to the user account If you use a different user account the image that has already been saved to a DVD is written to the DVD again If you cannot save all your image data on a DVD the data is automatically saved on more than one DVD The required number of DVDs is displayed in step 7 on the screen Still images are recorded first on a DVD When you save images on several DVDs the still images are recorded on the first DVD The sound quality remains as it is when you save a movie recorded in 5 1ch surround sound on a DVD DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Q Notes Still images on a DVD created with One Touch Disc Burn function cannot be played back on a DVD player Play them back on a computer 1 Confirm that the Handycam Station is not connected to the computer 19 nduio2 e x TI 2 Turn the computer 3 Place the recordable DVD to be saved in the DVD drive of your computer Tips It is recommended that you use a new recordable DVD If any software start
30. NightShot function p 70 To record an image more faithfully to the original colors use Color Slow Shutter function p 70 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects press BACK LIGHT to display To cancel the back light function press BACK LIGHT again Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side Tips A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD screen but the image will be normal when recorded Selecting the aspect ratio 16 9 or 4 3 of the recording image To select the aspect ratio of the movies DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E CD Turn the POWER switch until the Movie lamp lights up 2 On the HOME MENU touch ZS SETTINGS MOVIE SETTINGS WIDE SELECT 4 3 or 16 9 WIDE p 54 DCR SRS2E SR62E SR72E SR82E SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E SELECT Turn the POWER switch until the Movie lamp lights up Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio Q Notes Differences in the angle of view between 16 9 wide and 4 3 vary depending on the zoom position When you view the movie on a TV set TV TYPE to 16 9 or 4 3 according to your TV 16 9 4 3 p 62 When you view 16 9 wide images with TV TYPE set to 4 3 they may appear rough depending on subjects To select the aspect rat
31. STEADYSHOT DCR SR290E SR300E ft See page 55 GUIDEFRAME DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E See page 56 ZEBRA DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E See page 56 FLASH LEVEL except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E You can set this function when you use the built in flash DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300B or an external flash optional that is compatible with your camcorder HIGH 4 Makes the flash level higher gt NORMAL 4 LOW 5 Makes the flash level lower REDEYE REDUC except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E You can set this function when you use the built in flash DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E an external flash optional that is compatible with your camcorder You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E Set REDEYE REDUC to ON when using this function DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Set REDEYE REDUC to ON then press 4 flash p 26 repeatedly to select a setting Auto redeye reduction Pre flashes to reduce redeye before the flash automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light 5 Forced redeye reduction Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre flash No flash Records without flash Notes redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions STILL MEDIA 2 See page 27
32. also to the instruction manual of the printer to be used Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen The operations may not be performed properly To operate the POWER switch To press gt VIEW IMAGES button To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station To disconnect the USB cable supplied from the Handycam Station or the printer To remove the Memory Stick Duo from your camcorder in the case of 3 PRINT If the printer stops working disconnect the USB cable turn the printer off and on again and restart the operation from the beginning You can select only the paper sizes that the printer can print Bunip3 47 48 some printer models the top bottom right and left edges of images may be trimmed If you print a still image recorded in a 16 9 wide ratio the left and right ends of the image may be trimmed widely Some printer models may not support the date printing function Refer to your printer s instruction manual for details The images described below may not be printed out The image edited by a computer The image recorded by other devices The image file exceeding 3 MB The image file larger than 2848 x 2136 pixels Tips PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera amp Imaging Products Association CIPA You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer
33. clicking H in the view image window and selecting Video Trimming 5 Select the scene you want to set as IN point the beginning of the required part using the I gt buttons on the right side of the window or the slider and click Set IN point The selected scene is displayed in the thumbnail of IN point 6 Select the scene you want to set as an OUT point the end of the required part in the same way and click Set OUT point The selected scene is displayed in the thumbnail of OUT point 7 After setting the points click Save Edited Video The Save Video window is displayed The edited movie file will be saved with a file name different from that of the original file name 8 Click Save to save the edited movie Saving takes some time When the saving is completed a message is displayed Click OK To capture still images from a movie Click Save Frame in the Video Trimming window to save the current frame as a still image The file of the still image is saved in the same folder as the original movie Tips Still images are saved in high resolution By clicking Settings on the window displayed after you click Save Frame you can adjust the settings for noise reduction and color correction Editing still images You can edit imported still images as follows For details about the operation refer to the Picture Motion Browser Help Automat
34. created to store new image files The folder name goes up 101MSDCF 102MSDCF By selecting CO COMPUTER on USB SELECT you can access the hard disk of the camcorder from the computer through USB connection 110 OTDISCBN IND I INFO AVINO001 INP AVINO001 INT AVINOOO1 BNP I ROOT 101PNV01 DCIM 101MSDCF M2UO0001 MPG I M2U00002 MPG 2 M2UO0003 MPG r DSC00001 JPG DSCoo002JPG 13 DSC00003 JPG Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder through the computer without using the supplied computer application The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back Operation is not guaranteed if you perform the above operation without using the supplied computer application Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder using the computer The camcorder may not operate correctly When the file extensions are not displayed on the computer screen see page 102 Do not copy the files on the hard disk of the camcorder from the computer Operation is not guaranteed When the folder number shows 999 and file number exceeds 9 999 recording may not be possible In this case perform C FORMAT p 49 For DCR SR32E SR33E SR52E SR72E SR190E SR290E only You cannot import data on the hard disk of the camcorder from the computer Maintenance and
35. displaying both free and used hard disk space DCR SR32E SR42E SR52E SR62E 30 000 MB DCR SR72E SR82E 60 000MB DCR SR33E SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 40 000MB Since there is the management file area the used space is not displayed as OMB even if you perform CO FORMAT p 49 Preventing data the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered EMPTY allows you to write non important data onto the hard disk of the camcorder In this way it may become more difficult to recover any original data When you dispose or transfer the camcorder to others it is recommended that you perform CO EMPTY Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 13 Notes If you perform EMPTY all the images are deleted To avoid the loss of important images they should be saved p 37 before performing CO EMPTY You cannot perform CO EMPTY unless you connect the AC adaptor to the wall socket Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation While performing CO EMPTY do not apply any vibrations or shocks 1 Make sure the AC Adaptor is connected then turn the POWER switch to turn on Tips You can perform this operation whichever position of the Movie lamp Still lamp is lit 2 On the HOME MENU touch 8 MANAGE HDD MEMORY FORMAT The FORMAT s
36. in up to the magnifications shown in the following table optical zoom DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E 40 x DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E 25x DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 10 You can adjust the magnifications with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame Wider range of view Wide angle Close view Telephoto Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom Notes STEADYSHOT may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is set to the T Telephoto side except for DCR SR290E SR300E Be sure to keep your finger the power zoom lever If you move your finger off the power zoom lever the operation sound of the lever may also be recorded You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 2 5 8 feet for telephoto Tips Using DIGITAL ZOOM p 55 let you zoom in further than the magnification shown in the table Recording sound with more presence 5 1ch surround recording DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Sound picked up by the built in microphone is converted to 5 1ch surround sound recorded Built in microphone Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator insta
37. inside of the LCD screen Operate your camcorder on DC 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack or DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions Do not let your camcorder get wet for example from rain or sea water If your camcorder gets wet it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF CHG when you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside When disconnecting the mains lead pull it by the plug and not the cord Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and button type battery out of children s reach If the battery is accidentally swallowed consult a doctor immediately DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked consult your local authorized Sony service facility wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin if
38. jack IN IN S VIDEO VIDEO 9 White i AUDIO Red Yellow 2 VCRs DVD Video Signal flow HDD recorders AN connecting cable supplied Notes The Handycam Station and your camcorder To hide the screen indicators such as a counter are both equipped with A V OUT jacks etc on the screen of the monitor device p 120 121 Connect the A V connecting connected set gg SETTINGS OUTPUT cable either to the Handycam Station or to SETTINGS DISP OUTPUT LCD your camcorder according to your setup PANEL the default setting on the HOME AN connecting cable with S VIDEO MENU p 63 To record the date time and camera settings optional data display them on the screen p 60 When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack by using an A V connecting When you are connecting your camcorder to a cable with an S VIDEO cable optional monaural device connect the yellow plug of the higher quality images can be produced than connecting cable to the video input jack with an A V connecting cable Connect the and the red right channel or the white left white and red plug left right audio and the S channel plug to the audio input jack on the VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel of the A V device connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable optional The yel
39. melody and shutter sound LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen D Adjust the brightness with 2 Touch OK Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way 19py02uie2 1no Buiziurojsn 61 LCD BL LEVEL LCD backlight level ft You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen s backlight gt NORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen Q Notes When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources BRIGHT is automatically selected for the setting When you select BRIGHT battery life is slightly reduced during recording If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body the setting becomes NORMAL automatically Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way LCD COLOR You adjust the color of LCD screen with L Samat TELL LL i Low intensity High intensity Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way 62 OUTPUT SETTINGS Items for when connecting other devices 60min STBY Q Lal OUTPUT SETTINGS CLOCK ELANG 2 2 E GENERAL SET Touch 3 then 2 If the item is not on the screen touch A V to change the page
40. movies is less than 5 minutes the indicator stays on the screen FLASH LEVEL DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E See page 59 REDEYE REDUC DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E See page 59 PHOTO SETTINGS Items for recording still images MOVIE SETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS 1 2 VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND DISP SET Touch 2 then If the item is not on the screen touch A V to change the page How to set ft HOME MENU page 52 9 OPTION MENU page 65 The default settings are marked with gt IMAGE SIZE except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E gt 1 0M Gom Records still images clearly VGA 0 3M Ga Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded Tips The image size is set to D 0 7M automatically in the aspect ratio 16 9 wide DCR SR190E SR200E gt 4 0M Records still images clearly 1 9M Gsm Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality VGA 0 3M Kga Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded Tips The image size is set to 3 0M automatically in the aspect ratio 16 9 wide DCR SR290E SR300E gt 6 1M 1 Records still images clearly 3 1M Gam Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality VGA 0 3M Gaa Allows the max
41. of the arrow until it clicks 2 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF CHG The default setting 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station Be sure that the A mark on the DC plug is facing up DC IN jack papers umay gt charge P gt lamp DC plug 4 A the wall socket AC Adaptor Mains lead 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 and charging starts The CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged When setting the camcorder onto the Handycam Station close the DC IN jack cover 13 14 charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on the camcorder POWER switch DC IN jack CHG charge lamp A T Open the jack cover To the wall socket Q Notes Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG Slide the BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack BATT battery release lever Q Notes When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor make sure that the f7 Movie lamp Still lamp p 23 is turned off To remove your camcorder f
42. p 81 If DVD creation ends unexpectedly the last correctly saved file is completed When you create a DVD with the One Touch Disc Burn function next time the image data file that has not yet been saved on the DVD will be the first one to be saved The images that have been imported to a computer using Easy PC Back up can be saved on a DVD with the One Touch Disc Burn function To perform DISC BURN on the USB SELECT screen of your camcorder Turn on the computer 2 Place the recordable DVD to be saved in the DVD drive of your computer 8 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor 4 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station then turn the POWER switch to turn on 8 Connect the Y USB jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder For connecting with the USB cable see page 78 Touch DISC BURN on the LCD screen of your camcorder The DVD recognition window is displayed on the computer screen When the DVD type is recognized DVD creation begins To perform One Touch Disc Burn on the HDD Handycam Utility of a computer Turn on the computer 2 Place the recordable DVD to be saved in the DVD drive of your computer 8 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Stat
43. playback 1 2 3 5 10 121 13 I1 12 ate e ES pac ch anne 36 Cm x 9 18 7 6 13 8 6 1 Recording mode HQ SP LP 54 10 Quality FINE STD 58 2 HOME button 10 52 11 Image size 57 8 3 Remaining battery approx 14 12 Appears while a still image is being 4 Recording status STBY standby or saved REC recording 13 Recording folder Displays only during the recording 5 Counter hour minute second E media of still images is a Memory 6 OPTION button 65 Stick Duo 7 Dual Rec DCR SR190E SR200E STi SR290E SR300E 26 v Tips When using the Dual Rec function the movie 8 VIEW IMAGES button 21 31 and still image shooting screens are both shown 9 5 1ch surround recording together The display position differs slightly from that during normal operation DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E As the number of still images recorded Memory Stick Duo increases new folders are automatically created to store them DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 25 E 123 Viewing movies e le e 3 16 5 11 4
44. still image or sound imported to your computer is not affected Movie playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer The movie or sound imported to your computer is not affected Bunoousajqno1 Hi 101 102 The playback screen is paused or distorted Check the recommended computer environment required to play movies The actual displayed screen or message is different from that shown in this Handbook The screen or message may be different Functions that cannot be used simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items Because of following The extension of a file is not displayed on your computer To display the extension follow the steps below Click Tool in the window folder gt Folder option View tab 2 Remove the check mark from the Hide file extensions for known file types under Advanced Settings Click OK While performing Easy PC Back up Not enough space on destination hard disk is displayed on the computer screen Delete unnecessary files from your computer to free hard disk space Cannot use settings BACK LIGHT FIREWORKS in SCENE SELECTION MANUAL in EXPOSURE SPOT METER WIDE OLD MOVIE SELECT WIDE OLD MOVIE SELECT STEADY SMTH SLW REC SHOT 3 AUTO SLW S NIGHTSHOT SHUTTR PLS SUPER NIGHTSHOT
45. the image size For details see page 57 Recording in dark places NightShot plus NightShot DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E NIGHTSHOT PLUS Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON appears gt 5 e 9 5 lt c D 27 28 Q Notes The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions use infrared light Therefore do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects and remove the conversion lens optional Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 67 when it is hard to focus automatically Do not use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions in bright places This may cause a malfunction Tips To record an image brighter use Super NightShot plus function p 70 To record an image more faithfully to the original colors use Color Slow Shutter function p 70 DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON appears Q Notes The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use infrared light Therefore do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects and remove the conversion lens optional Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 67 when it is hard to focus automatically Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot functions in bright places This may cause a malfunction Tips To record an image brighter use Super
46. 007 30 3 2007 Previous Next Date button 4 Touch Previous Next Date button to select the date of the desired image 5 Touch OK while the selected date of the desired image is highlighted The images for selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen 34 Playing back series of still images Slide show Touch cz screen The slide show begins from the selected image Touch to stop the slide show To restart touch zz again i on the still image playback Q Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show Tips You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting ez OPTION x tab SLIDE SHOW SET The default setting is ON continuous playback Playing the image TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A V connecting cable 1 or A V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 13 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected To view the recorded images a computer see page 73 Device without Device with an an S VIDEO jack 5 VIDEO jack IN IN S VIDEO 2 AN a s VIDEO VIDEO 3 9 2
47. 2 DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 3 DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E SR190E VIEW IMAGES SET p 60 SR200E SR290E SR300E 4 You can set these items also during Easy Items Page Handycam operation p 20 DATA CODE 60 5 DCR SR290E SR300E DISPLAY 61 6 SOUND SETTINGS during Easy Handycam operation 53 54 MOVIE SETTINGS Items for recording movies STBY E ence VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND DISP SET Touch 2 then If the item is not on the screen touch A V to change the page How to set ft HOME MENU page 52 MENU page 65 The default settings are marked with gt REC MODE amp You can select a recording mode to record a movie with the image quality from 3 levels HQ Records in high quality mode 9M HQ 5 Records in standard quality mode 6M SP LP Increases the recording time Long Play 3M LP Recordable time approx DCR SR32E SR42E SR52E SR62E Recording mode Recordable time HQ 7 hours 20 min SP 10 hours 50 min LP 20 hours 50 min DCR SR72E SR82E Recording mode Recordable time HQ 14 hours 40 min SP 21 hours 40 min LP 41 hours 50 min DCR SR33E SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Recording mode Recordable time HQ 9 hours 30 min SP 14 hours 30 min LP 28 hours Notes If you record in the LP mode the quality of scenes may
48. 4 Select to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects DCR SR32E SR33E SRA42E SR52E SRO2E SR72E SR82E BEACH 77 Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake SNOW amp Select to take bright pictures of a white landscape Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects Your camcorder is set not to focus on nearby subjects Q Notes The WHITE BAL setting is cleared when you set SCENE SELECTION balance You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment gt AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically OUTDOOR 26 The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions Outdoors Night views neon signs and fireworks Japuoowed 1no Buiziurojsn Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps INDOOR 255 The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio or under sodium lamps or incandescent like color lamps ONE PUSH The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light Touch ONE PUSH 69 70 2 Frame white object such as a piece of paper to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject Touch B
49. 60 135 NP FH50 85 40 supplied 90 45 NP FH70 170 NP FH60 115 55 NP FH100 390 supplied 125 60 NP FH70 190 95 DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E 200 100 SR72E SR82E DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E NP FH100 440 220 465 230 Recording time Approximate time min available when DCR SR290E SR300E you use a fully charged battery pack Continuous Typical DCR SR32E SR33E SRA2E Battery pack Continuous Typical 50 75 35 Battery pack recording recording time time 80 40 NP FH40 105 50 NP FH60 100 50 supplied supplied 105 50 NP FH50 125 60 NP FH70 160 80 NP FH70 270 135 170 85 NP FH100 615 305 NP FH100 375 185 395 195 papers umay 15 16 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop turning the power on off and zooming Q Notes All times measured with recording mode SP under the following conditions Top When the LCD backlight turns on Bottom When the LCD backlight turns off except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E Playback time Approximate time min available when you use a fully charged battery pack DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E DCR SR290E SR300E Battery pack Playback time NP FH40 120 supplied NP FH50 140 NP FH70 300 NP FH100 695 DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E Battery pack Playback time NP FH40 110 supplied NP FH50 130 NP FH70 280 NP FH100 635 DCR SR190E SR200E
50. Click Delete Media Files from Handycam in the HDD Handycam Utility window on the computer screen The image select window is displayed Movies and still images recorded on the camcorder are displayed as thumbnails on each tab KT NP A Movies B Still images 7 To delete movies click Movies tab or to delete still images click Still images tab 8 Select the images you want to delete Click the check box at the top left on the thumbnails of movies and still images you want to delete 9 Click Delete The deleting confirmation screen appears 10ctick Yes Tips For disconnecting the USB cable see page 79 1 e 85 86 Viewing images imported to a computer You can browse images imported to a computer sorted by registered folder Folder view or sorted by the date and time they were recorded Calendar view 1 Turn on the computer 2 Double click 21 Picture Motion Browser on the desktop Picture Motion Browser starts up 3 Click Folders or Calendar on the Folder Calendar switching tab Picture Motion Browser Eile Edit View Manipulate T Display by Date Taken Folders Calendar When you click Folders a list of registered folders is displayed When you click Calendar the years and months that have images are dis
51. Duo p 38 EDIT You can edit the images on the hard disk or a Memory Stick Duo p 40 41 PLAYLIST EDIT You can create and edit a Playlist p 42 PRINT You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer p 46 COMPUTER You can connect your camcorder to a computer p 73 Deleting images You can delete images recorded on the hard disk or a Memory Stick Duo using your camcorder Q Notes You cannot restore images once they deleted Tips You can select up to 100 images at one time You can delete a image when viewing it by selecting OPTION f tab DELETE Deleting the images on the hard disk You can free hard disk space by deleting image data from the camcorder You can check the free hard disk space of the camcorder using COINFO p 50 Q Notes Important data should be saved on external media p 37 Do not try to delete the files on the hard disk of the camcorder using a computer 1 onthe f amp HOME MENU touch OTHERS DELETE 2 Touch DELETE 3 Touch DELETE movies or Ml DELETE still images according to the type of image you want to delete 4 Touch the image to be deleted Press and hold PREVIEW The selected image is marked with y Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen 5 Touch
52. E 54 M MANAGE HDD MEMORY category Media File Import 82 Memory Stick atid Memory Stick Duo 27 111 Number of recordable images 57 Memory Stick Duo adaptor NightShot 27 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 NightShot plus 0 OLD MOVIE 71 ONE PUSH One Touch Disc Burn OPTION MENU Original ess 42 OTHERS category 38 OUTDOOR OUTPUT SETTINGS P PAD suede PASTEL PB zoom 25 PHOTO SETTINGS 57 46 Picture Motion Browser AMORE 73 86 88 90 PICT EFFECT Picture effect M 71 21 31 Playback time 16 Playlist Creating ERASE ALL MOVE Playback PLAYLIST EDIT 42 PORTRATE etti 69 Pre installed rechargeable iet 116 Print teet 46 ote ep edd 46 0 QUALITY 58 R REC 54 RECORD SOUND 30 Recording 20 23 Recording time 15 REDEYE REDUC 59 Remaining 14 Hard disk 50 REMAINING movie 56 Remote Commander 122 REMOTE CTRL Remote control
53. EA flashes quickly When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory the indicator stops flashing Q Notes Set WHITE BAL to AUTO or adjust the color in ONE PUSH under white or cool white fluorescent lamps When you select ONE PUSH keep framing white object while is flashing quickly flashes slowly if ONE PUSH could not be set When ONE PUSH was selected if keeps flashing after touching OK set WHITE BAL to AUTOJ If you change the WHITE BAL settings the SCENE SELECTION settings return to AUTO automatically Tips If you changed the battery pack or moved your camcorder to or from outdoors when AUTO was selected aim your camcorder at a nearby white object with AUTO for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment If you change the SCENE SELECTION settings or move your camcorder outdoors during white balance setting with ONE PUSH you need to repeat the ONE PUSH operation COLOR SLOW SHTR Color Slow Shutter When you set COLOR SLOW SHTR to ON you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places appears on the screen To cancel COLOR SLOW SHTR touch OFF Q Notes Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 67 when it is hard to focus automatically The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness which may result ina slowdown of the motion of the
54. FFECT 71 PRINT MES PICT EFFECT 71 SLIDE SHOW VOLUME O 3 tab DATA CODE O 60 REC MODE O SLIDE SHOW SET 34 MICREF LEVEL 71 CH ADD O 4 IMAGE SIZE O 5 CH ADD by date O QUALITY O COPY gt cj O 4 SELF TIMER 71 lt COPY by date O a STILL MEDIA zz FLASH MODE 72 No tab MINES 3 COPIES 47 RECORD SOUND 30 DATE TIME SIZE 5 47 1 tems that are included also in the HOME MENU 2 DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E 3 DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E 5 DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E Ttems that are included also in the HOME MENU Functions set the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below The default settings are marked with gt FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally Touch MANUAL 5 appears Touch 2 focusing on close subjects focusing on distant subjects to sharpen the focus gq appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer and A appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away 3 Touch OK To adjust the focus automatically touch AUTO OK in step D Q Notes The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is a
55. LANGUAGE SET RECORD SOUND FLASH MODEJ 3 IDCR SR32E SR33E SR42E 2DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 8DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E Your camcorder gets warm This is because the power has been turned on for a long time This is not a malfunction The supplied Remote Commander does not function except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E Set REMOTE CTRL to ON p 64 Insert a battery into the battery holder with the polarities correctly matching the marks p 122 Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting Otherwise the Remote Commander may not function properly Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device or cover the sensor of your DVD device with black paper Batteries Power sources The power abruptly turns off When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder the camcorder is automatically turned off A SHUT OFF Change the setting of A SHUT OFF p 64 or turn on the power again or use the AC Adaptor Charge the battery pack p 13 Bunoousajqno1 Hi 95 The CHG charge lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged Turn the POWER switc
56. OPY j 1 onthe HOME MENU touch OTHERS EDIT gt COPY 2 Touch OG gt a 3 Touch the still image to be copied Press and hold PREVIEW The selected still image is marked with Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen 4 Touch ok YES Copying starts 5 When Completed appears touch ox Bunip3 41 copy all the still images recorded on the same day at one time D On the ffr HOME MENU touch OTHERS EDIT COPY Touch 7 COPY by date The recording dates of still images are displayed on the screen H 17 3 2007 C3 COPY by date OK Previous Next button 3 Touch Previous Next Date button to select the recording date of the desired still image 4 Touch OK while the selected recording date is highlighted The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the still image Touch gt to return to the previous screen 5 Touch OK YES OK Q Notes Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during copying Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder and do not disconnect the
57. S ONY 3 093 316 13 1 Enjoying your 8 camcorder Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started HAN CAM IN Recording 20 Playback Handycam Handbook Utilizing recording DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E media SR52E SR62E SR72E Customizing your SR82E SR190E SR200E Nu SR290E SR300E a computer Troubleshooting Ca Additional Information CJ Quick Reference C SERIES 2007 Sony Corporation Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit please read this Handbook thoroughly and retain it for future reference Notes on use Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides For operating and handling the camcorder refer to Operating Guide and Handycam Handbook PDF this Handbook Types of Memory Stick you can use in your camcorder You can use Memory Stick Duo marked with Memory STICK Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo p 111 Memory Stick Duo This size can be used with your camcorder Memory Stick You cannot use it in your camcorder You cannot use any type of memory card except Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO Duo can be used only with Memory Stick PRO compatible equipment Do not attach a label or the like on a Memory Stick Duo or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor When using a Memory Stick Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment
58. US OFF CAMFRA ts X T Tab 2 Touch the desired item If you cannot find the desired item touch another tab to change the page EI cu 60min STBY MANUAL Focus For selecting the focusing method 3 Change the setting then touch OK When the item you want is not on the screen Touch another tab If you cannot find the item anywhere the function does not work under the situation Q Notes The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording playback status of your camcorder at the time Some items appear without a tab The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation Japsoowed 1no Buiziurojsn BH 65 66 Recording items on the OPTION Viewing items on the OPTION MENU MENU See page 65 for setting operation See page 65 for setting operation Items Pw Items Page Km tab TD tab FOCUS 67 DELETE O 38 SPOT FOCUS 67 DELETE by date O 39 TELE MACRO 67 DELETE ALL O 39 EXPOSURE 68 SPOT METER 68 Ce tab SCENE SELECTION 68 DIVIDE et WHITE BAL 69 ERASE e e COLOR SLOW SHTR 70 ERASE ALL _ S NIGHTSHOT PLS 70 MOVE are SUPER NIGHTSHOT 70 A tab depends on the situation E ADD O B FADER 7 3 ADD by date 43 D E
59. USB cable following the proper procedures described above Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above Otherwise files stored on the hard disk of your camcorder or in a Memory Stick Duo may not be updated correctly Also disconnecting the USB cable improperly may cause a malfunction of the hard disk of your camcorder or of the Memory Stick Duo 19 nduio9 e B 79 80 After creating DVD After creating a DVD check that the DVD be played back properly on a DVD player or other devices When you cannot play back the DVD properly import the images to the computer by following the steps on page 81 Then save the data on a DVD following the instructions in Creating and copying a DVD p 90 If you check that the DVD can be played back properly it is recommended that you delete the images from the camcorder using the functions on the camcorder by following the steps on page 38 In this way you can increase the free hard disk space of your camcorder To copy a created DVD use the supplied DVD copy software p 92 You cannot save the images on the hard disk of your computer in this operation You cannot delete the images on the hard disk of the camcorder in this operation You cannot edit the images on the created DVD with a computer When you want to edit the images with the computer import the images onto the computer first
60. VISUAL INDEX screen or Playlist the orange frame appears on the LCD screen Select a desired Isi o gt SEE fee N e ej Bl button or an item with lt gt A V then press ENTER to enter Q Notes Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander Insulation sheet e Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder p 120 When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period the orange frame disappears When you press any of 4 9 A V or ENTER again the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using 4 gt A V To change the battery of the Remote Commander While pressing on the tab inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case 2 Place a new battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks YQ 6 Tab GD CFA WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten or the Remote Commander may not function properly In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Indicators displayed during recording
61. We recommend using a large capacity battery pack NP FH70 FH100 Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF CHG when not recording or playing back on your camcorder The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time and make trial recordings before making the actual recording Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant About the remaining battery time indicator When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate charge the battery pack fully again Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly Note however that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or if left in a fully charged state or when the battery pack is frequently used Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only The lt 51 mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery time remaining depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature About storage of the battery pack f the battery pack is not used for a long time fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function To store the battery pack remove it from your camc
62. Yellow 2 White White AUDIO i AUDIO Red gt m Red Yellow Signal flow 2 VCRs or TVs 1 AN connecting cable supplied Q Notes The Handycam Station and your camcorder are Do not connect A V connecting cables to both both equipped with A V OUT jacks p 120 your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the 121 Connect the A V connecting cable either same time The image might get disturbed to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder according to your setup lt Tips 2 AN connecting cable with S VIDEO You can display the counter on the TV screen by optional setting DISP OUTPUT to V OUT PANEL When connecting to another device via the S p 63 VIDEO jack by using an A V connecting cable with S VIDEO cable optional higher When your TV is connected to a VCR quality images can be produced than with an Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN dl 21 qup e ne white m input on the VCR Set the input selector on red plug left right audio and the S VIDE the VCR to LINE VIDEO 1 VIDEO etc plug S VIDEO channel of the A V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable optional The yellow plug connection is not necessary S VIDEO connection only will not output audio if the VCR has an input selector 35 To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV 16 9 4 3 Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the TV you
63. a we D select M with lt gt then set the month with A V 6 Set D day hour and minute in the same way then touch NEXT 7 Make sure that the clock is correctly set then touch Ok The clock starts You can set any year up to the year 2037 To turn off the power Turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG To reset the date and time Touch fft HOME SETTINGS CLOCK BLANG CLOCK SET and set the date and time Q Notes If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory In that case charge the built in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again p 116 t takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on You cannot operate your camcorder during this time The lens cover opens automatically when the power 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 of purchase the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes to save battery power A SHUT OFF p 64 Tips The date and time does not appear during recording but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk and can be displayed during playback DATA CODE
64. ace the recordable DVD to be saved in the DVD drive of your computer 2 Double click 52 Picture Motion Browser on the desktop Picture Motion Browser starts up 3 Select the images you want to write to the DVD in the Folder view or Calendar view p 86 You can select two or more images or select images by folder or date Tips To select listed images in the image display area on the main window click the first thumbnail then press and hold down Shift key and click the last thumbnail To select two or more random images press and hold down Ctrl key while clicking thumbnails 4 Select DVD Video Creation in the Manipulate menu The window used to select images is displayed 5 Confirm the images to write to the DVD Tips Double click a thumbnail to playback the image To add images to the previously selected ones select the images you want to add in the image display area on the main window and drag and drop onto this window 6 Click Next Menu selection window of the DVD is displayed 7 Select menu design and a title creation method and enter the DVD name Image of DVD video menu to create is displayed Tips Selecting Menu Sorted by Date Taken in the Menu structure drop down list automatically changes the order of movies and still images into the order of date on which they were recorded Clicking Font lets you select the text col
65. alcutta New Delhi 06 00 Chicago Mexico City 06 00 Almaty Dhaka 05 00 NewYork Bogota 06 30 Rangoon 04 00 Santiago 07 00 Bangkok Jakarta 03 30 St John s 08 00 HongKong Singapore Beijing 03 00 Brasilia Montevideo 09 00 Seoul Tokyo 02 00 Fernando de Noronha 09 30 Adelaide Darwin 01 00 Azores Cape Verde Is 10 00 Melbourne Sydney uoneunojuj jeuonippy E 109 Files on the camcorder hard disk folder structure The file folder structure is shown below You do not usually need to acknowledge the file folder structure when recording playing back images on the camcorder To enjoy still images or movies by connecting to a computer see page 73 then use the supplied application MODELCFG IND 1 Image management files When you delete the files you cannot record play back the images correctly The files are defaulted as hidden files and not usually displayed 2 Movie files MPEG2 files The extension of the files is MPG The maximum size is 2 GB When the capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB the file becomes divided The file numbers go up automatically When the file numbers exceeds 9 999 another folder is created to record new movie files The folder name goes up 101PNV01 2 011 3 Still image files JPEG files The extension of the files is JPG The file numbers go up automatically When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9 999 another folder is
66. all Use your camcorder after charging the pre installed rechargeable battery However even if the pre installed rechargeable battery is not charged the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF CHG for more than 24 hours On trademarks e Handycam and HAN IDY CAM are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Srick PRO Duo MagicGate MA GICGATE MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW and DVD RW logo are trademarks Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of U S Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either
67. am Station to your computer using the supplied USB cable then click Next on the connection confirmation screen e Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears you do not need to restart it at this time Restart your computer after completing the installation 15 10Fotiow the on screen instructions to install the software Depending on the computer you may need to install third party software shown below If the installation screen appears follow the instructions to install the required software B Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime Windows 2000 only Software required to create a DVD Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to complete the installation short cut icons such as 2 Motion Browser appear on the desktop Picture Motion Browser After you install the software a shortcut icon for the Product customers registration website 15 created on the desktop Once you register on the website you can get secure and useful customer support http www sony net registration di For the information about Picture Motion Browser visit the following URL http www sony net support disoft 11 Remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer Tips For disconnecting the USB cable see page 79 C
68. anguage p 75 Installing the software You need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer The installation is required only for the first time Provide the camcorder and the Handycam Station and a USB cable beforehand Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer 2 Turn on the computer Q Notes Log on as Administrators for installation Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software 3 Place the supplied CD ROM in the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears Handycam Application Software If the screen does not appear Click Start then click My Computer For Windows 2000 double click My Computer Double click SONYPICTUTIL E CD ROM disc drive Drive names such as E may vary depending on the computer Click install 5 Select the language for the application to be installed then click Next 6 Check your area and country region then click Next Q Notes The software is set up for your selected country region 7 Read License Agreement select accept the terms of the license agreement when you agree then click Next 8 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station then turn the POWER switch to turn on 9 Connect the Handyc
69. any liquid gets in your eyes wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor When not using your camcorder for a long time Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by playing back or recording images for about 3 minutes Use up the battery pack completely before storing it Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside your camcorder This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature after about hour LCD screen Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen as it may cause
70. be degraded or scenes with quick movements may appear with a block noise when you play back the movie NIGHTSHOT LIGHT f When using either the NightShot plus NightShot p 27 or S NIGHTSHOT PLS p 70 SUPER NIGHTSHOT p 70 function to record you can record clearer images by setting NIGHTSHOT LIGHT which emits infrared light invisible to ON the default setting Notes Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects Remove the conversion lens optional The maximum shooting distance using NIGHTSHOT LIGHT is about 3 m 10 feet WIDE SELECT DCR SR32E SR33E 42 When recording images you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV 4 3 Records images to the full screen on 4 3 TV screen 16 9 WIDE 16 9 Records images to the full screen on a 16 9 wide TV screen Notes Set TV TYPE correctly according to the TV connected for playback p 62 DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification p 25 Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E gt OFF Up to 40 x zoom is performed optically 80 x Up
71. bout 1 cm about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 2 5 8 feet for telephoto Tips It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T telephoto to adjust the focus then towards W wide angle to adjust the zoom for recording When you want to record a subject at close range move the power zoom lever to W wide angle then adjust the focus The focal distance information the distance at which the subject is focused on for when it is dark and hard to adjust focus appears for a few seconds in the following cases It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens optional When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually SPOT FOCUS Nm You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen SPOT FOCUS iz CH60mm STBY Q e AUTO Touch the subject on the screen F gt appears 2 Touch END To adjust the focus automatically touch AUTO END in step Q Notes If you set SPOT FOCUS FOCUS is automatically set to MANUAL TELE MACRO al j This is useful to shoot small subjects such as flowers or insects You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer When you set TELE MACRO to ON TW the zoom p 25 moves to the top of the T telephoto side automatically and
72. corded A list of images recorded on the selected date is displayed Select the images The selected images are marked with a blue frame To select listed images in the image display area on the main window click the first thumbnail then press and hold down Shift key and click the last thumbnail To select two or more random images press and hold down Ctrl key while clicking thumbnails Bie E B Click The selected image is displayed full screen and a slide show starts 19 nduio2 e H If you move the mouse while the slide show is playing a setting bar for controlling the playback is displayed and you can control playback and adjust the volume To delete unnecessary image from the computer Right click the thumbnail of the image you want to delete 2 Click Delete Yes 87 88 Editing the imported images Editing movies You can cut out only required movie parts to save 1 Turn on the computer 2 Double click 22 Picture Motion Browser on the desktop Picture Motion Browser starts up 3 Select the movie you want to edit in the Folder view or Calendar view p 86 and select Video Trimming The Video Trimming window is displayed Tips You can display the Video Trimming window by selecting Video Trimming from the Manipulate menu in the Main window or
73. cording is finished Touch 25 to cancel the smooth slow recording To change the setting Touch OPTION a tab then select the setting you want to change TIMING Select the recording start point after START STOP is pressed The default setting is 3sec AFTER 3sec AFTER 3sec BEFORE RECORD SOUND Select ON OD to superimpose sounds such as conversation on the slow motion pictures The default setting is OFF Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while Recording is displayed in step Q Notes Sounds are not recorded during the about 3 second movie shooting Image quality of SMTH SLW REC is not as good as that of normal recording Playback Power zoom lever F POWER switch A ft HOME gt VIEW IMAGES C button VIEW IMAGES B button yoeg ejg Buip1028y 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder 2 Press F VIEW IMAGES B or button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen It may take some time to display the thumbnails Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back recorded gt for the still image Returns to the recording screen id Searches for images Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the ez OPTION recording screen CD D
74. cording press START STOP again The setting of REC MODE is fixed to SP p 54 If the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG turn it while pressing the green button Recording still images oa Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the default setting You can change the recording media of still images to a Memory Stick Duo p 27 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the Still lamp lights up 2 Press EASY A EASY NSW appears on the LCD screen 3 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust the focus a beep sounds then press it fully a shutter click sounds LU Timin gu Flashing Lights up The setting of Bii QUALITY is fixed to FINE p 58 Playing back recorded movies still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder 2 Press gt VIEW IMAGES 1 or D button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen It may take some time to display the thumbnails Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back recorded gt for the still image Returns to the recording screen i 2 11 4 Searches for images by date p 33 Previous 6 images 27 5 a gt m D lt c D 21 Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen Displays movies Displays still images on the hard disk
75. creen appears Format 4 AII data will be deleted EST PROCESS TIME 12s YES No 3 Press and hold BACK LIGHT button for a few seconds The EMPTY screen appears Execute CQEMPTY Data cannot be recovered if SEMPTY is executed EST PROCESS TIME 30m40s Touch YES YES 5 When Completed appears touch ok Notes The actual performing time for CO EMPTY is as follows DCR SR32E SR42E SR52E SR62E approx 30 minutes DCR SR72E SR82E approx 60 minutes DCR SR33E SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E approx 40 minutes by performing CO FORMAT or EMPTY when you use the camcorder next time If you stop performing CO EMPTY between step 4 and 5 be sure to complete the operation eipaw Buip10981 E 91 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the SETTINGS category of the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience Using the HOME MENU 1 Turn on your camcorder then press HOME HOME EB somn MOVIE SMTH SLW REC LN Es s SETTINGS category 2 Touch zs SETTINGS atomin SETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS 1 2 7 VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND DISP SET 52 3 Touch the desired setup item If the item is not on the screen t
76. d in the camcorder This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it When downloading the source code select HDR UX1 HDR SRI as the model for your camcorder http www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Read license2 pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM You will find licenses in English of GPL and LGPL software To view the PDF Adobe Reader is needed If it is not installed on your computer you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page http www adobe com uoneunojuj jeuonippy E 117 118 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in are reference pages DCR SR32E SR33E SRA2E SRS2E SR62E DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E SR72E SR82E l NI Power zoom lever 25 33 PHOTO button 20 24 POWER switch 17 CHG charge lamp 13 CHG charge 4 flash lamp 13 26 4 flash button 26 Battery pack 13 DC IN jack 13 Movie eoe Still mode lamps 23 ACCESS lamp Hard disk 23 START STOP button 20 24 Grip belt 19 Hooks for a shoulder be
77. damage If your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit optional do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid On adjustment of the touch panel CALIBRATION The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly If this happens follow the procedure below It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation Turn on your camcorder then press HOME Touch zz SETTINGS GENERAL SET CALIBRATION x CALIBRATION 1 3 Touch the X CANCEL 3 Touch displayed on the screen with the corner of the Memory Stick Duo or the like The position of x changes Touch CANCEL to cancel If you did not press the right spot try the calibration again Notes Do not use a sharp pointed object for calibration Doing so may damage the LCD screen You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated or closed with the screen facing out On handling the casing If the casing is soiled clean the camcorder body
78. data stored on the hard disk will be deleted Be sure to save the data on the internal hard disk p 37 on other media backup before sending your camcorder for repair We will not compensate you for any loss of hard disk data During repair we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the hard disk in order to investigate the problem However your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data Overall operations Easy Handycam operation Remote Commander The power does not turn on Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 13 Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the wall socket p 13 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely p 13 The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on This is not a malfunction Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack then reconnect it after about 1 minute If the functions still do not work press the RESET button p 119 using a sharp pointed object If you press the RESET button all settings including the clock setting are reset The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Turn off the camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorder there for a while th
79. directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera regardless of model or manufacturer You can print a still image when viewing it by selecting amp z OPTION gt tab gt PRINT Utilizing recording media a MANAGE HDD MEMORY category This category enables you to use the hard disk or a Memory Stick Duo for various purposes stev FORMAT FORMAT SINFO MANAGE HDD MEMORY MANAGE HDD MEMORY category Item list FORMAT You can format the hard disk and recover recordable free space p 49 lt 1 FORMAT You can format the Memory Stick Duo and recover the recordable free space p 50 0 You can display the hard disk capacity p 50 Formatting the hard disk or the Memory Stick Duo Formatting the hard disk You can delete all the images on the hard disk of the camcorder to recover recordable free space to allow you to write in Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC adaptor for this operation p 13 Q Notes To avoid the loss of important images you should save them p 37 before performing FORMAT 1 onthe HOME MENU touch QI MANAGE HDD MEMORY C9 FORMAT Format data will be deleted EST PROCESS TIME 12s 5 NO FORMAT 2 Touch YES YES 3 When Completed appears touch ok Q N
80. ds to turn on the backlight p 19 A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high This is not a malfunction Horizontal stripes appear on the image DCR SR190E SR200E 5 290 5 300 This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a malfunction A vertical white line may appear on an image taken in bright light DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E This phenomenon is called the smear effect This is not a malfunction Undesirable flicker occurs DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a malfunction Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen except for DCR SR290E SR300E Set STEADYSHOT to OFF p 55 S NIGHTSHOT PLS cannot be operated DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT cannot be operated DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON COLOR SLOW SHTR does not operate correctly COLOR SLOW SHTR may not operate correctly in total darkness Use NightShot plus or S NIGHTSHOT PLS DCR
81. e touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all Adjust the touch panel CALIBRATION p 115 Menu items are grayed out You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback situation There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously p 102 Memory Stick Duo You cannot operate functions using the Memory Stick Duo If you use a Memory Stick Duo formatted on a computer format it again on your camcorder p 50 You cannot delete images stored on or format the Memory Stick Duo The maximum number of still images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100 You cannot delete still images that have write protection set by another device The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes The file is damaged The file format is not supported by your camcorder p 111 Use the supported file format Recording Refer also to Memory Stick Duo p 96 Pressing START STOP or PHOTO does not record images The playback screen is displayed Set your camcorder to recording standby p 24 Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk You cannot make new recording during this period p 24 The hard disk of the camcorder is full Delete unnecessary images p 38 Total number of movies or still images exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder p 57 110 Delete u
82. ech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M Brazil PAL PAL N Argentina Paraguay Uruguay Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador NTSC Guyana Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc Bulgaria France Guiana Iran SECAM Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad Set m SETTINGS CLOCK PLANG AREA SET and SUMMERTIME on the HOME MENU p 17 World time difference 2 3 4 5 647 8 9 410 4 11 12 12 11 10 d m I 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 225 22 diferenges Aa Setting difeencas Nea setting GMT Lisbon London 11 00 Solomon Is 01 00 Berlin Paris 12 00 Fiji Wellington 02 00 Helsinki Cairo Istanbul 12 00 Eniwetok Kwajalein 03 00 Moscow Nairobi 11 00 Samoa 03 30 Tehran 10 00 Hawaii 04 00 Abu Dhabi Baku 09 00 Alaska 04 30 Kabul 08 00 LosAngeles Tijuana 05 00 Karachi Islamabad 07 00 Denver Arizona 05 30 C
83. en turn on the camcorder Buttons do not work During Easy Handycam operation the following buttons functions are not available BACK LIGHT button p 28 Playback zoom p 33 To turn on and off the LCD backlight Pressing and holding the DISP BATT INFO button for a few seconds p 19 9z OPTION button is not displayed The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation The menu settings have changed automatically During Easy Handycam operation nearly all the menu items will be automatically set to the default settings During Easy Handycam operation some menu items are fixed as follows REC MODE SP QUALITY FINE DATA CODE DATE TIME Following menu items return to the default settings when you set the POWER switch to OFF for more than 12 hours FOCUS SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL MICREF LEVEL DROP SENSOR Even if you press EASY menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically During Easy Handycam operation settings for the following menu items are maintained the ones before Easy Handycam operation FILE NO VOLUME TV TYPE ER DISPLAY BEEP CLOCK SET AREA SET SUMMERTIME WIDE SELECT BI IMAGE SIZE DEMO MODE TIMING STILL MEDIA
84. erating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor charger The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder and displays the remaining battery time in minutes With an AC Adaptor charger the remaining battery time and charging time appear To charge the battery pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F until the CHG charge lamp turns off If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range you may not be able to charge it efficiently After charging is complete disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station or your camcorder then remove the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 C 50 F or below and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter In that case do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots Use a large capacity battery pack NP FH70 FH100 optional Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster
85. erational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that appear constantly on the LCD screen These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Black point White red blue or green point Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions Do not aim at the sun Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction Take images of the sun only in low light conditions such as at dusk On recording Before starting to record test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder recording media etc TV color systems differ depending on the countries regions To view your recordings on a TV you need a PAL system based TV Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws You cannot play back both movies and still images other than the images recorded with your camcorder You also cannot play back images recorded with other DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E About language setti
86. es on a Memory Stick Duo You can change the recording media of still images to a Memory Stick Duo In the default setting still images are recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder You can use only a Memory Stick Duo marked with Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Dua 111 ACCESS lamp Memory Stick Duo Open the LCD panel then insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks To change the recording media of still images Touch 9 OPTION tab gt STILL MEDIA 2 Select the media in which you want to save still images then touch OK Your camcorder returns to recording standby mode If you select MEMORY STICK 1 appears on the screen To eject a Memory Stick Duo Open the LCD panel lightly push the Memory Stick Duo in once Q Notes Do not try to force the Memory Stick Duo out Doing so may result in damage When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing your camcorder is reading writing data Do not shake or knock your camcorder turn the power off eject the Memory Stick Duo or remove the battery pack Otherwise image data may be damaged f you insert the Memory Stick Duo into the slot in the wrong direction the Memory Stick Duo the Memory Stick Duo slot or image data may be damaged Tips The number of recordable images varies depending on the image quality or
87. f your camcorder to a computer p 81 You can import images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder to a computer with a simple operation Bi Deleting images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder by a computer DCR SR42E SR62E SR82E SR200E SR300E p 85 You can delete images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder by using a computer Viewing images imported to a computer p 86 You can manage images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder by date and select images you want to view as thumbnails These thumbnails can be enlarged and played in a slide show Creating a DVD with edited images You can edit images imported to a computer p 88 You can create a DVD with selected images p 90 W Creating a DVD with movies included in a Playlist on your camcorder p 91 You can save movies included in a Playlist on your camcorder on a DVD with a simple operation E Copying a DVD Video Disc Copier p 92 You can copy a DVD you created as it is 19 nduio9 e Burunojiad About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of all the software applications Refer to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading this Handbook thoroughly To display the Help guide click the mark on the screen 73 System requirements When using Picture Motion Browser OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition W
88. g a good shot of a ski slope or beach Checking your golf swing gt SMTH SLW REC gt Backlight child on the stage under a spot light b Dual REC ioi 26 P SPOTLIGHT 69 Capturing still images during movie recording Flowers in close 905 Fireworks with all its splendor gt 69 DP 69 FOCUS 67 P FOCUS 67 gt TELE 67 Focusing on the A sleeping child dog on the left under dim light FOCUS 67 gt NightShot 5 27 P SPOT FOCUS 67 gt 1 27 gt COLOR SLOW 5 70 DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow gt Get ready p 12 gt Shoot using your camcorder p 23 Movies are recorded on the hard disk and still images are recorded on either the hard disk or a Memory Stick Duo gt Play back the images Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder p 31 Viewing on the TV connected to your camcorder p 35 gt Save recorded images Wi Saving images on a DVD using a computer 77 Importing images to a computer 81 Dubbing images on VCR or DVD HDD reco
89. h or Auto redeye reduction is selected you cannot use the flash with NightShot SUPER NIGHTSHOT TWILIGHT CANDLE SUNRIZE amp SUNSET FIREWORKS LANDSCAPE SPOTLIGHT BEACH or SNOW in SCENE SELECTION MANUAL in EXPOSURE SPOT METER The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time of the hard disk Depending on an object such as a fast moving object the time available for recording may shorten p 54 Bunoousajqno1 97 The recording stops The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Turn off the camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorder there for a while then turn on the camcorder If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder recording may stop There is a time difference between the point where you press START STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts stops On your camcorder there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts stops This is not a malfunction The auto focus does not function Set FOCUS to AUTO p 67 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually 67 STEADYSHOT does not functio
90. h to OFF CHG p 13 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly p 13 Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly The battery charge is completed p 13 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely p 13 The CHG charge lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly p 13 If the problem persists disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer The battery pack may be damaged The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time The temperature of the environment is too high or too low This is not a malfunction The battery pack has not been charged enough Fully charge the battery again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one p 13 The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use The battery pack is quickly discharged The temperature of the environment is too high or low This is not a malfunction The battery pack has not been charged enough Fully charge the battery again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one p 13 96 LCD screen The buttons do not appear on the touch panel Touch the LCD screen lightly Press DISP BATT INFO on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E p 19 The buttons on th
91. he DVD creation is completed the disc tray opens automatically Q Notes During DVD creation do not apply vibration to the camcorder The DVD creation may be terminated Make sure no other USB devices are connected to your computer Tips When you insert a burned DVD RW DVD RW in the DVD drive in step 3 a message appears asking if you want to delete data saved on a DVD When you cannot store all the recordable data on a DVD follow the on screen instructions then insert a new DVD onto the DVD drive 8 Once the completion dialog for DVD creation appears click Close on the computer screen To create another DVD click Copy Tips You can also create a DVD by selecting DISC BURN on the USB SELECT screen of your camcorder p 80 You can also create a DVD by selecting One Touch Disc Burn in the HDD Handycam Utility p 80 To disconnect the USB cable Touch END on the LCD screen of your camcorder Click the Unplug or eject hardware icon on the task tray 3 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Safely remove LISB Mass Storage Device Drive Q Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drive Qi 4 Touch YES on the LCD screen of your camcorder 5 Disconnect the USB cable from the Handycam Station and the computer Q Notes Do not disconnect the USB cable while the ACCESS lamp is lit Before turning off your camcorder disconnect the
92. he LCD screen of your camcorder The importing image window is displayed on the computer screen 6 Select the drive that the images recorded 7 Select the destination folder to save the imported still images Click Import The import of selected still images to the selected folder starts On destination folders The images are imported to the date folders named with the date imported created in the My Pictures folder in the default setting Deleting images recorded on the camcorder through the computer DCR SR42E SR62E SR82E SR200E SR300E You can delete images recorded on the camcorder using Picture Motion Browser Q Notes This function is not available for DCR SR32E SR33E SR52E SR72E SR190E SR290E You cannot restore images once they deleted You cannot delete images recorded on the Memory Stick Duo using this function 1 Turn on the computer 2 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor 3 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station then turn the POWER switch to turn on 4 Connect the USB jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder For connecting with the USB cable see page 78 5 Touch C COMPUTER on the LCD screen of your camcorder The HDD Handycam Utility window is displayed on the computer screen 6
93. ic Correction Automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to the most suitable levels for that image Correcting brightness and contrast The brightness and contrast of still images can be corrected You can also correct only dark or light areas Correcting saturation Adjusts the saturation of images Adjusting sharpness Emphasizes the outline of images Adjusting with the tone curve The histogram and tone curve for the channel being displayed in the drop down list are shown You can adjust the tone curve for each channel Red eye Reduction If the red eye is caused by shooting a person with flash you can correct the red eye portion of the still image You can correct and remove the red eye portion of still images Trimming You can edit still images and use only the parts of the image you want Resizing You can resize still images and save them to the desired folder Changing the date and time stamp You can change the date and time stamp of still images in a batch Inserting date You can insert a date stamp into still images 19 nduio9 e 89 90 Creating and copying a DVD Creating a DVD with selected images You can create a DVD Video with a DVD menu by putting images on your computer as materials Tips The selected movies are written to the DVD as they are If there are unnecessary scenes in the movie edit it beforehand p 88 1 Turn on the computer and pl
94. image When the o Still lamp is lit this item is available for DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E only S NIGHTSHOT PLS Super NightShot plus DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E The image will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus recording if you set S NIGHTSHOT PLS to ON while the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch p 27 is also set to ON 5 appears on the screen To return to the normal setting set 5 NIGHTSHOT PLS to OFF Notes Do not use S NIGHTSHOT PLS in bright places This may cause a malfunction Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects Remove the conversion lens optional Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 67 when it is hard to focus automatically The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image SUPER NIGHTSHOT DCR SR190E SR200E R290E SR300E The image will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot recording if you set SUPER NIGHTSHOT to ON while the NIGHTSHOT switch p 27 is also set to ON 5 appears on the screen return to the normal setting set SUPER NIGHTSHOT to OFF Q Notes Do not use SUPER NIGHTSHOT in bright places This may cause a malfunction Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects Remove
95. imum number of still images to be recorded Tips The image size is set to 4 6M automatically in the aspect ratio 16 9 wide Q Notes You can set IMAGE SIZE only while the Still lamp is lit For DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E the image size is fixed to VGA 0 3M Tips Still images are recorded in the following sizes with Dual Rec DCR SR190E SR200E 123MI 16 9 wide 1 7M 4 3 DCR SR290E SR300E D 4 6M 16 9 wide 3 4M 4 3 Capacity of the Memory Stick Duo MB and the number of recordable images approx 6 1M 4 6M 4 0M 3 4M 2848 x 2848x 2304x 2136x 2136 1602 1728 1602 iM Datu Dom 5 64MB 21 28 32 37 53 70 81 93 128MB 42 56 64 74 105 135 160 185 256 76 100 115 130 190 250 295 335 1 09 2 1no Buiziurojsn 57 61M 46M 40 34 17M 10M 07 VGA 2848 x 2848x 2304x 2136x 1512x 1152x 1152x 640x 2136 1602 1728 1602 1134 864 648 480 bim Dim GM 19 1 0 Dow vea 512 155 205 235 270 1GB 1050 1800 2450 5900 390 510 600 690 2650 4900 5900 14500 1GB 315 420 480 550 2GB 2200 3750 5000 12000 800 1050 1200 1400 5500 10000 12000 30000 2GB 650 860 990 1100 4GB 4400 7400 9500 23500 1600 2150 2500 2850 10500 19500 23500 59000 4GB 1250 1700 1950 2250 Notes 3200 4250 4900 5700 All numbers measured at the following setting Top FINE is selected for image quality
96. indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen check the following Some symptoms you can fix by yourself If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C or E 00 00 Self diagnosis display C 04 00 The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 112 Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely p 13 13 00 C 32 00 Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again Turn on your camcorder again E 20 LILI 31 00 61 00 62 00 E 91 00 E 94 00 A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Inform them of the 5 digit code which starts from E Warning the hard disk of the camcorder Fast flashing An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder CQ Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder Fast flashing The hard disk of the camcorder is fully recorded An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder amp Battery level warning Slow flashing The battery pack is nearly used up Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions NJ may flash even if there a
97. indows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment CPU Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster Application DirectX 9 0c or later This product is based on DirectX technology It is necessary to have DirectX installed Sound system Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory 256 MB or more Hard disk Available free hard disk space for installation required Approximately 600 MB for creating a DVD 5 GB or more may be required Display DirectX 7 or later compatible video card Minimum 1024 x 768 dots High Color 16 bit color Others 7 USB port this must be provided as standard DVD burner CD ROM drive is necessary for installation When playing still images recorded on a Memory Stick Duo with a computer OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded CPU MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster Others USB port this must be provided as standard Q Notes Even in a computer environment where the operations are guaranteed frames may be dropped from movies resulting in uneven playback However imported images and images on a DVD created subsequently will not be affected Operations are not guaranteed even on comp
98. io of the still images except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E Turn the POWER switch until the Still lamp lights up The aspect ratio changes to 4 3 automatically 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio Q Notes For DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E the size of still images is 0 7M 16 9 wide or 1 0M 4 3 at maximum For DCR SR190E SR200E the size of still images is T 3 0M 16 9 wide or 4 0M 4 3 at maximum For DCR SR290E SR300E the size of still images is 4 6M 16 9 wide or 6 1M 4 3 at maximum Tips For the number of recordable still images see page 57 Recording the fast action in slow motion SMTH SLW REC DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Fast moving subjects and actions which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions can be shot in smooth moving slow motion for about 3 seconds This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing t HOME HOME A Turn the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder 2 Press 3 HOME A or B to display the HOME MENU Touch CAMERA Touch SMTH SLW REC erum SMTH SLW REC gt 5 e 2 5 lt c D 29 Press START STOP An about 3 second movie is recorded as a 12 second slow motion movie When Recording disappears re
99. ion then turn the POWER switch to turn on 8 Connect the y USB jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder For connecting with the USB cable see page 78 Touch COMPUTER on the LCD screen of your camcorder The HDD Handycam Utility window is displayed on the computer screen 7 Click One Touch Disc Burn in the HDD Handycam Utility window on the computer screen Click Start The DVD recognition window is displayed on the computer screen When the DVD type is recognized DVD creation begins To customize the settings of the DVD drive used for creating a DVD D Click Settings in step in 5 perform One Touch Disc Burn the HDD Handycam Utility of a computer gt Drive settings Select the drive you want to use to create a DVD Location for temporary files Specify a folder to be used to save temporary files in the window displayed when Browse is clicked Writing speed Select Optimum Speed for normal usage If DVD creation failure persists select lower speed 2 Click OK when the setting is completed 0 Importing images to computer You can view and edit images imported from the camcorder to the computer Also you can create a DVD with the imported materia
100. isplays movies gy Displays still images on the hard disk ee Displays still images on a Memory Stick Duo Tips e Moving the power zoom lever F let you select whether to display 6 12 images on the VISUAL INDEX screen To fix this number touch g SETTINGS on the HOME MENU VIEW IMAGES SET Ee DISPLAY p 61 31 32 3 Start playback Touch the tab and the movie to be played back Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Return to the VISUAL eE c 60min 100 112 INDEX screen 0 00 14 25 Beginning of the Sra gt Next movie movie previous movie rii 101 0001 Stop go to VISUAL Sa Ga EW Ces INDEX screen Reverse Forward Touch the 63 or ex tab and the still image to be played back Return to the VISUAL 14 INDEX screen Slide show button p 34 101 0014 Go to the VISUAL ES pu E ed OPTION INDEX screen Previous Next To switch to the playback mode using Tips the A HOME D or E button When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie the screen returns to the On the HOME MENU touch VIEW VISUAL INDEX screen IMAGES VISUAL INDEX Touch 406 amp 1 during pause to play back movie slowly To adjust the sound volume of movies One touch of maalle makes the reverse To
101. lected date are displayed on the screen Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the movie Touch 35 to return to the previous screen Touch ok YES Q Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist It may damage the hard disk You cannot add still images to a Playlist Tips You can add a maximum of 99 movies to the Playlist You can add a movie when viewing it by selecting amp 9Z OPTION tab EE ADD Youcan copy the Playlist to a DVD as it is by using the supplied software p 91 Playing the Playlist 1 onthe f amp HOME MENU touch VIEW IMAGES PLAYLIST The Playlist screen appears XU CZ60min 1 1 fa KT 2 Touch the image from which you want to playback The Playlist is played back from the selected image to the end then the screen returns to the Playlist screen To erase unnecessary images from the Playlist On the fft HOME MENU touch OTHERS PLAYLIST EDIT Touch E ERASE To erase all the images from the Playlist touch 5 ALL YES YES ok Select the image to be deleted from the list ger 1 5 Press and hold PREVIEW The selected image is marked with y Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confi
102. lled for recording 5 1ch surround sound Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on devices that support 5 1ch surround sound Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator 5 1ch surround sound Glossary p 127 Q Notes 5 1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder 5 1ch is displayed on the screen during 5 1ch recording playback gt a 5 e eo m 5 lt c D 25 Using the flash DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E Press 4 flash repeatedly to select an appropriate setting No indication Auto flash Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light 4 Forced flash Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness flash Records without flash Q Notes The recommended distance to the subject when using the built in flash is approximately 0 3 to 2 5 m 1 to 8 feet Remove any dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using it Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash and remains lit when the battery charge is complete f you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject the flash may not be effective When attaching a conversion lens optional or a filter optional to your camcorder the flash light does not emit light Tips You can change the brightness of the flash by setti
103. low plug connection is not necessary S VIDEO connection only will not output audio Bunip3 45 1 Turn your camcorder and press VIEW IMAGES button Set TV TYPE according to the display device p 62 2 Insert the recording media in the recording device If your recording device has an input selector set it to the input mode 3 Connect your camcorder to the recording device VCR or DVD HDD recorder with the A V connecting cable supplied 1 or an A V connecting cable with S VIDEO optional 2 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 4 Start the playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 5 when dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder Printing recorded images PictBridge compliant printer You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer P4 PictBridge Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall socket p 13 Turn on the printer To print still images on a Memory Stick Duo insert the Memory Stick Duo containing them into your camcorder Connecting your camcorder to the printer 1 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Sta
104. ls To import images from the camcorder use Easy PC Back up Media File Import etc Importing entire images to a computer Easy PC Back up You can import images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder to a computer with a simple operation using the Easy PC Back up function of the HDD Handycam Utility The images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder that have not yet been imported to a computer can automatically be imported to your computer 1 Turn on the computer 2 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor 3 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station then turn the POWER switch to turn on Jayndwios e connect the USB jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder For connecting with the USB cable see page 78 81 5 Touch COMPUTER on the LCD screen of your camcorder The HDD Handycam Utility window is displayed on the computer screen 6 Click Easy PC Back up in the HDD Handycam Utility window on the computer screen 7 Select the type of image file and the destination folder A Importing file type Select if you want to import movies and still images individually In the default setting both the movies and still images are set to be imported B The destination folder T
105. lt Attach a shoulder belt optional e ev e v DCR SR32E SR33E SRA2E SRS2E SR62E SR72E SR82E DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 1 9 1 2 C 109 2 3 11 3 4 4 5 22 0 Jj ICEN vel NI WIDE SELECT button except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E 28 BACK LIGHT button 28 LCD screen touch panel 19 t HOME button 10 52 Zoom buttons 25 33 START STOP button 20 24 NIGHTSHOT switch 27 Speaker For how to adjust the volume see page 32 DISP BATT INFO button 14 19 EASY button 20 gt VIEW IMAGES button 21 31 Memory Stick Duo slot 27 ACCESS lamp Memory Stick Duo 27 RESET button Initializes all the settings including the setting of the date and time e N 9 fe e e aA el For DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E the position of the buttons differ from the illustration above YIN E 119 120 DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E eo ko 82 zo 0 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 27 2 A V OUT jack 35 45 3 REMOTE jack e
106. mages recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the hard disk are called original Deleting the still images in the Memory Stick Duo To delete images on a Memory Stick Duo insert it in your camcorder before the operation 1 onthe f amp HOME MENU touch OTHERS DELETE 2 Touch 7 DELETE Touch IBIDELETE Bunip3 39 4 Touch the still image to be deleted SE comin DELETE ok Press and hold PREVIEW 1 2 The selected still image is marked with Press and hold the still image on the LCD screen to confirm the still image Touch to return to the previous screen 5 Touch YES To delete all still images on the Memory Stick Duo In step 3 touch DELETE ALL YES YES Q Notes You cannot delete still images in the following cases Memory Stick Duo is write protected p 111 write protection is set to the still images by the other device Tips To delete all images recorded on the Memory Stick Duo format the Memory Stick Duo p 50 Dividing a movie You can divide movies on the hard disk of your camcorder Notes During Easy Handycam operation you cannot divide movies Cancel Easy Handycam operation 1 onthe HOME MENU touch amp OTHERS EDIT 2 Touch DIVIDE 3 T
107. make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media such as a DVD R or a computer You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below Saving images using a computer By using the software on the supplied CD ROM you can save images on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer Creating a DVD with One Touch One Touch Disc Burn See Creating a DVD with You can save images recorded on One Touch on page 77 the camcorder directly toa DVD with ease 27 a 5 e gt m D lt c D 37 Saving images on a computer You can save images recorded on 3 See Importing images to the camcorder on the harddisk ofa 4 a computer on page 81 computer s J Creating a DVD with selected images JA See Creating and You can save images imported to 4 X copying a DVD on page your computer on a DVD You can G 90 also edit those images Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices Dubbing to VCR or DVD HDD See Dubbing to VCR or devices DVD HDD recorders on page 45 38 Editing ES OTHERS category This category enables you to edit the images to print still images and to connect your camcorder to a computer omn stev DELETE EDIT 1 2 PLAYLIST EDIT PRINT OTHERS category Item list DELETE You can delete images on the hard disk or a Memory Stick
108. me will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Do not use the AC Adaptor placed a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power mains is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor Step 3 Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time If you do not set the date and time the CLOCK SET screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position Lens cover Touch the button on the LCD screen POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up Movie To record movies Still To record still images The CLOCK SET screen appears CLOCK SET 2 Select the desired geographical area with A V then touch NEXT papers umay 17 18 3 Set SUMMERTIME then touch NEXT 4 Set Y year with A V 2007 B
109. n Set STEADYSHOT to ON p 55 STEADYSHOT may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations The BACK LIGHT function does not function The BACK LIGHT function cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E This is called the focal plane phenomenon This is not a malfunction Because of the way the image device CMOS sensor reads out image signals the subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions Tiny spots in white red blue or green appear on the screen The spots appear when you are recording with S NIGHTSHOT PLS DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E SUPER NIGHTSHOT DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E or COLOR SLOW SHTR This is not a malfunction The color of the image is not correctly displayed Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E or NIGHTSHOT switch DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E to OFF p 27 The screen image is bright and the subject does not appear on the screen Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E or NIGHTSHOT switch DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E to OFF p 27 The screen image is dark and the subject does not appear on the screen Press and hold DISP BATT INFO for a few secon
110. ndicator pertaining to camera shake warning The amount of lights is not sufficient so camera shake easily occurs Use the flash The camcorder is unsteady so camera shake easily occurs Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image However note that the camera shake warning indicator does not disappear Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor The drop sensor function p 64 is activated and has detected that the camcorder has been dropped Therefore the camcorder is taking steps to protect the hard disk Recording playback may be disabled as a result The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of the hard disk under all possible situations Use the camcorder under stable conditions You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen p 61 Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen follow the instructions Hard disk Movie folder full Cannot record movies Delete unnecessary images p 38 or perform CO FORMAT p 49 HDD format error The hard disk of the camcorder is set differently from the default format Performing CO FORMAT p 49 may enable you to use your camcorder This will delete all data in the hard disk Data error An error occurred during reading or writing the hard disk of the camcorder This may occur when you keep applying shock on the camcorder Bu
111. ng The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary p 18 About this Handbook The LCD screens and indicators shown in this Handbook were taken with a digital still camera and may look different from what you actually see Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice Unless otherwise specially indicated illustrations in this Handbook are based on DCR SR300E About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss in Germany and Sony Corporation and produces superior images It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens Also the lens for DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E is T coated to suppress unwanted reflections then faithfully reproduce colors MTF Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost save all your recorded images on external media It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as DVD R using your computer p 77 Also you can save your image data using a VCR or a DVD HDD recorder p
112. ng FLASH LEVEL p 59 or you can prevent the redeye by setting REDEYE REDUC p 59 26 Capturing high quality still images during movie recording Dual Rec DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E You can capture high quality still images while recording a movie on the hard disk D Turn the POWER switch until the Movie lamp lights up then press START STOP to start movie recording 2 Press PHOTO fully After you start recording and before you finish you can capture up to 3 frames of still images from your movie Orange color boxes indicate the LI number of captured images When capturing is finished the color changes to orange 3 Press START STOP to stop movie recording Captured still images appear one by one and the images are recorded When disappears the image has been recorded Q Notes When you record still images on a Memory Stick Duo do not eject the Memory Stick Duo before recording a movie is finished and the still images are recorded on it You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec Tips Still images are recorded in the following sizes with Dual Rec DCR SR190E SR200E 1 23M 16 9 wide 12M 4 3 DCR SR290E SR300E 1 46M 16 9 wide 34M 4 3 Youcan record still images during recording standby in the same way as when the POWER switch is set to o Still You can also record with the flash Recording still imag
113. ng the green button in the center turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power 2 Press fft HOME or B HOME ft HOME A 3 Touch the desired category Example OTHERS category CH60mm 5 B DELETE EDIT 1 2 ge OTHERS Polo 10 4 Touch the desired item Example EDIT exeo DELETE DIVIDE EDIT 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch X gt When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU HELP 1 Press The HOME MENU appears E somn MOVIE SMTH SLW REC CAMERA EN ER EC 2 Touch 7 HELP The bottom of the HELP button turns orange EB a comn MOVIE SMTH SLW REC 3 Touch the item you want to know the content E somn stev EA MOVIE SMTH SLW REC Records a movie When you touch an item its explanation appears on the screen To apply the option touch YES otherwise touch NO To deactivate the HELP Touch HELP again in step 2 Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback dis
114. nnecessary images p 38 While activating DROP SENSOR p 64 you may not record images The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Turn off the camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorder there for a while then turn on the camcorder You cannot record a still image The playback screen is displayed Set your camcorder to recording standby p 24 You can capture up to 3 still images only during movie recording DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E The Memory Stick Duo has run out of space Use a new Memory Stick Duo or format the Memory Stick Duo p 50 Or delete the unnecessary images p 39 You cannot record a still image together with SMTH SLW REC DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E FADER D EFFECT PICT EFFECT The ACCESS lamp remains lit even when you stop recording Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk The recording angle looks different Recording angle may vary depending on the condition of the camcorder This is not a malfunction The flash does not work except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E You cannot record with the flash with Capturing still images while recording a movie The conversion lens optional attached Even if auto flas
115. noousajqno1 Hi 105 106 Management file damaged Create new file The image management file is damaged When you touch YES a new image management file is created The old recorded images on the hard disk of the camcorder cannot be played back Image files are not damaged In this case import the image files to your computer Buffer overflow You cannot record because the drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly If you may be at risk of dropping the camcorder constantly set DROP SENSOR to OFF and you may be able to record the image again p 64 Recovering data Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly Cannot recover data Writing data onto the hard disk of the camcorder has failed Attempts were made to recover the data but they were unsuccessful B Memory Stick Duo 9 Reinsert the Memory Stick Reinsert the Memory Stick Duo a few times If even then the indicator flashes the Memory Stick Duo could be damaged Try with another Memory Stick Duo This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly Check the format then format the Memory Stick Duo with your camcorder if necessary p 50 Memory Stick folders are full You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder You will have to format the Memory Stick D
116. o change the destination folder to save the imported images click Change The default destination is set as the My Pictures folder 82 8 Click Import The image that have not been imported to a computer are automatically imported to your computer When the import of the data is completed Picture Motion Browser starts up automatically and the imported images are displayed in the window Notes While importing images do not apply vibration on the camcorder The importing may be terminated Importing selected images to a computer Media File Import You can import selected images on your camcorder to a computer with Media File Import on the HDD Handycam Utility 1 Turn on the computer 2 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor 3 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station then turn the POWER switch to turn on 4 connect the USB jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder For connecting with the USB cable see page 78 5 Touch C COMPUTER on the LCD screen of your camcorder The HDD Handycam Utility window is displayed on the computer screen 6 Click Media File Import in the HDD Handycam Utility window on the computer screen The image select window for importing is displayed Movies and still images recorded on
117. on the LCD screen p 104 When the camcorder is connected to a computer Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder using a computer If you do so your camcorder may not operate correctly Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on the camcorder in a low pressure area where the altitude is more than 3 000 meters 9 800 feet Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder Note on disposal transfer If you perform C FORMAT p 49 or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder you may not delete data from the hard disk completely When you transfer the camcorder it is recommended that you perform EMPTY p 51 to prevent the recovery of your data In addition to the above when you dispose of the camcorder it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder If you cannot record play back images perform FORMAT If you repeat recording deleting images for a long time fragmentation of data occurs on the hard disk Images cannot be saved or recorded In such a case save your images on some type of external media first p 37 and then perform C9 FORMAT p 49 Fragmentation Glossary p 127 Table of Contents Read this before operating your CaImCcOrd r i oci 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive FIANGY CAM eiecti 4 Subject examples and solutions 7 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow
118. onverting them into the certain level LOW 51 Records surround sound faithfully This setting is not suitable for recording conversations SELF TIMER You record a still image after about 10 seconds Press PHOTO when SELF TIMER is set to ON and appears To cancel the count down touch RESET To cancel the self timer select OFF X Tips You can also operate by pressing PHOTO the Remote Commander p 122 except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E Japsoowes 1no Buiziurojsn 71 72 FLASH MODE DCR SR52E SR62E FA R72E SR82E You can set this function when you use an external flash optional that is compatible with your camcorder Attach the external flash to the Active Interface Shoe p 120 PON 4 Flashes every time AUTO Flashes automatically Performing with computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the Picture Motion Browser on a Windows computer from the supplied CD ROM you can enjoy the following operations Q Notes The supplied software is not compatible with a Macintosh Main functions Bi Creating a DVD using the One Touch Disc Burn function p 77 You can save images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder on a DVD by pressing DISC BURN button on your Handycam Station One Touch Disc Burn function It is an simple operation to save images to aDVD B Importing images recorded on the hard disk o
119. oped by Dolby Laboratories Inc which compresses audio efficiently while preserving high sound quality It enables recording of 5 1ch surround sound while using hard disk space more efficiently DVDs created by Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator can be played back on a compatible DVD device You can enjoy more realistic sound by playing the movie on the device that supports 5 1ch surround sound Fragmentation The condition of a hard disk in which files are divided into pieces scattered around the hard disk You may not save your images correctly You can solve the condition by performing Q FORMAT p 49 B JPEG JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group a still image data compression data capacity reduction standard Your camcorder records still images in JPEG format MPEG MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group the group of standards for the coding image compression of video movie and audio There are MPEGI and MPEG2 formats Your camcorder records movies with SD standard definition image quality in MPEG2 format Thumbnail Reduced size images which enable you to view many images at the same time VISUAL INDEX use a thumbnail display system VBR VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate the recording format for automatically controlling the bit rate the volume of recording data in a given time segment according to the scene being recorded For fast moving video a lot of hard disk space is used
120. or of the DVD name and title etc Clicking Preview lets you check the completion image of the DVD video to create Clicking Settings lets you set the various operations that take place upon the first play of a DVD movie quality and display time for each still image in slide show 8 click start The images are written to the DVD Tips You can choose to create more copies of the same DVD after writing to the DVD is completed Saving movies in the Playlist to a DVD You can save movies listed in a Playlist on the hard disk of your camcorder on a DVD using Playlist Disc Creation in the HDD Handycam Utility 1 Turn on the computer 2 Place the recordable DVD to be saved in the DVD drive of your computer 3 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor 4 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station then turn the POWER switch to turn on D connect the USB jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder For connecting with the USB cable see page 78 6 Touch COMPUTER on the LCD screen of your camcorder The HDD Handycam Utility window is displayed on the computer screen 7 Click Playlist Disc Creation in the HDD Handycam Utility window on the computer screen 8 click start The movies listed in a Playlist on your camcorder are dis
121. order and put it in a dry cool place To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely touch g SETTINGS GENERAL SET A SHUT OFF NEVER on the HOME MENU and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off p 64 About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one Each battery s life is governed by storage operating and environmental conditions uoneuuoju jeuonippy 113 114 About handling of your camcorder On use and care Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations Anywhere extremely hot cold or humid Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as under direct sunlight near heaters or in a car parked in the sun They may malfunction or become deformed Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration The camcorder may malfunction Near strong radio waves or radiation The camcorder may not be able to record properly Near AM receivers and video equipment Noise may occur Ona sandy beach or anywhere dusty If sand or dust gets in your camcorder it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired Near windows or outdoors where the LCD screen or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the
122. order is not automatically turned off Q Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall socket A SHUT OFF is automatically set to NEVER REMOTE CTRL Remote control except for A DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E The default setting is ON allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander p 122 Tips Set to OFF to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit DROP SENSOR DROP SENSOR is set to ON as the default setting When the drop sensor has detected that the camcorder has been dropped appears recording or playing back recorded images may be disabled to protect the internal hard disk Q Notes Set the drop sensor to ON default setting when you use the camcorder Otherwise when you drop the camcorder you may damage the internal hard disk n a non gravity situation the drop sensor activates When you record images during activity such as roller coasting or skydiving you can set DROP SENSOR to OFF gge 50 not to activate the drop sensor Activating functions using the 0 MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop up window that appears when you right click the mouse on a computer Various functions are displayed in the context of the operation Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using your camcorder touch OPTION on the screen 60min STBY FOCUS SPOT FOC
123. otes While FORMAT is activated do not remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack eipaw 1 49 Formatting the Memory Stick Duo Formatting deletes all images on a Memory Stick Duo 1 Turn on your camcorder 2 Insert the Memory Stick Duo to be formatted into your camcorder 3 On the HOME MENU touch 9I MANAGE HDD MEMORY 3 FORMAT a 60min Format the Memory Stick data will be YES NO 4 Touch YES YES 5 When Completed appears touch ox Q Notes Even the still images protected with another device against accidental deletion are also deleted Do not attempt the following operations when Executing is on the screen To operate the POWER switch or buttons To remove the Memory Stick Duo 90 Checking the hard disk information You can display the hard disk information and check the approximate amount of free hard disk space On the amp amp HOME MENU touch 9 MANAGE HDD MEMORY C INFO Used space 14223MB Free space 14385MB To turn off the display Touch LX Q Notes The calculation for hard disk space is IMB 1 048 576 bytes The fractions less than MB are discarded when the hard disk space is displayed The displayed size of the whole hard disk space will be slightly smaller than the size shown below despite of
124. ouch A V to change the page E E 60min sTBY MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE NIGHTSHOT LIGHT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME 4 Touch the desired item If the item is not on the screen touch A V to change the page CH60mm STBY LP 6M SP REC MODE For setting the quality of movies 5 Change the setting then touch OK List of the 5 SETTINGS SOUND DISP SET p 61 Japsoowes 1no Buiziurojsn BH category items Items Page 4 MOVIE SETTINGS p 54 VOLUME d BEEP 61 iame LCD BRIGHT 61 REC MODE LCD BL LEVEL 62 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 LCD COLOR e WIDE SELECT 54 DIGITAL ZOOM 55 OUTPUT SETTINGS p 62 STEADYSHOT 55 Items Page AUTO SLW SHUTTR 55 TV TYPE 62 GUIDEFRAME 56 DISP OUTPUT 63 CLOCK E LANG p 63 REMAINING 56 63 FLASH LEVEL 59 Items Page REDEYE REDUC 59 CLOCK SET 17 AREA SET 63 PHOTO SETTIN 57 0105 GS 57 SUMMERTIME 63 Items Page LANGUAGE SET 63 IMAGE SIZE 57 im QUALITY m GENERAL SET p 64 FILE NO 58 Items Page NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 54 DEMO MODE 64 STEADYSHOT 55 CALIBRATION 115 GUIDEFRAME 2 56 A SHUT OFF 64 ZEBRA 2 56 REMOTE CTRL 64 FLASH LEVEL 59 DROP SENSOR 64 REDEYE REDUC 32 1 DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E STILL MEDIA 27
125. ouch the movie to be divided The selected movie starts playback 4 Touch gt n at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes The movie pauses Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing point has been selected with f til CZ 60min 41 100 112 DIVIDE 0 00 24 gt 58101 0001 0 00 20 Cm ew wae Returns to the beginning of the selected movie Play and pause toggles as you press Eu 5 Touch YES Q Notes You cannot restore movies once they divided Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie It may damage the hard disk If the divided original movie is included the Playlist the movie in the Playlist will also be divided A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch gt qq and the actual dividing point as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half second increments Copying still images You can copy still images from the hard disk to a Memory Stick Duo Insert a Memory Stick Duo in your camcorder before the operation Tips You can select up to 100 still images at one time You copy a still image when viewing it by selecting OPTION gt tab gt C
126. out a Memory Stick Duo attached Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit Ona Memory Stick PRO Duo The maximum memory capacity of a Memory Stick PRO Duo that can be used on your camcorder is 4 GB On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on a Memory Stick Duo by your camcorder conform to the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association On your camcorder you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices DCR TRV900E or DSC D700 D770 that do not conform to the universal standard These models are not sold in some regions If you cannot use a Memory Stick Duo that has been used with another device format it with your camcorder p 50 Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Duo You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder When playing back image data modified on your computer When playing back image data recorded with other devices About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack H series InfoLITHIUM H series battery packs have the Q noummy E mark What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is lithium ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to op
127. ows OS Mac OS does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder Data read write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick and Memory Stick compliant product you use On a Memory Stick Duo with a write protect tab You can prevent accidental erasure of images when you slide the write protect tab on the Memory Stick Duo with a small tapered object to the write protect position Notes on use Damaged or lost image data will not be compensated for and may occur in the following cases If you eject the Memory Stick Duo turn the power off on your camcorder or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the Memory Stick Duo while the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing If you use the Memory Stick Duo near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended you make a back up of important data on the hard disk of a computer On handling a Memory Stick Keep the following in mind when handling a Memory Stick Duo careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on a Memory Stick Duo Do not attach a label or the like on a Memory Stick Duo or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor When you carry or store a Memory Stick Duo put it in its case Do not touch or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals Do not bend drop or apply strong force to the
128. p 60 Refer to page 109 for information concerning World time difference If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly adjust the touch panel CALIBRATION p 115 Changing the language setting You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Touch HOME SETTINGS CLOCK JJLANG BLANGUAGE SET then select the desired language 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 ae 7 Lens cover switch Tips When you finish recording or when you playback images close the lens cover For DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E the lens cover opens and closes automatically Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder QD then rotate it to the best angle to record or play 2 DISP BATT INFO 290 degrees max 2180 degrees 90 degrees to the max camcorder 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 20 appears This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power The recorded image will not be affected by the setting To turn on the LCD backlight press and hold DISP BATT INFO for a few seconds until Edf disappears
129. ping the clock Set to ON to move the time forward 1 hour LANGUAGE SET You can select the language to be used the LCD screen Tips Your camcorder offers ENG SIMP simplified English for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options 63 GENERAL SET Other setup items eomin stay B8 OUTPUT SETTINGS CLOCK EILANG 2 2 EJ GENERAL SET Touch 2 then 2 If the item is not on the screen touch A V to change the page How to set ft HOME MENU page 52 OPTION MENU page 65 The default settings are marked with gt DEMO MODE The default setting is ON allowing you to view the demonstration in about 10 minutes after you turn the POWER switch to Movie Tips The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described below When you press START STOP or PHOTO When you touch the screen during the demonstration The demonstration starts again after about 10 minutes When you remove or insert a Memory Stick Duo When you turn the POWER switch to eo Still When you press HOME gt VIEW IMAGES button CALIBRATION See page 115 A SHUT OFF Auto shut off ft gt 5 The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes NEVER The camc
130. played as thumbnails e Burunojiad 91 92 9 Confirm the movies to write to DVD The movies with checkmarks at the top right are written on the DVD in the Playlist order 10 Next The menu selection window of the DVD is displayed 11setect a menu design a title creation method and enter the DVD name Image of DVD video menu to create is displayed Tips Selecting Menu Sorted by Date Taken in the Menu structure drop down list automatically changes the order of movies and still images into the order of date on which they were recorded Clicking Font lets you select the text color of the DVD name and title etc Clicking Preview lets you check the completion image of the DVD video to create Clicking Settings lets you set the various operations that take place upon the first play of a DVD movie quality and display time for each still image in slide show 12 Start DVD creation starts Tips You can choose to create more copies of the same DVD after writing to the DVD is completed Copying a DVD You can copy the images recorded on a DVD to another DVD You can also back up a DVD This procedure describes how to copy the images recorded on a DVD RW 12 cm to a DVD R 12 cm in the DVD drive of your computer 1 Turn on the computer 2 Insert a recorded DVD into the DVD drive of your computer
131. played in a list on a calendar tree 4 Click the folder or click the year and month of recording images you want to view When you click the folder thumbnails of images stored in the selected folder are listed When you click the year and month a calendar is displayed In the date box of the calendar thumbnails of images recorded on that date are displayed When you click the folder E SSS ewes Tips When you click the month the yearly calendar the calendar switches to the selected month When you click the date on a monthly calendar the calendar switches to a time calendar for the selected date Thumbnails of the images recorded on that day are displayed arranged according to the hour they were recorded To enlarge an image Double click the thumbnail The view image window starts up and the selected image is enlarged When you select a movie the slider and the playback control buttons appear and playback starts To playback images continuously You can playback images continuously as a slide show Here we explain the procedure for starting a slide show by selecting images in the Calendar view Turn on the computer 2 Double click Picture Motion Browser on the desktop Picture Motion Browser starts up 9 Click Calendar on the Folder Calendar switching tab Click the date when the image you want to view in the slide show is re
132. plays the functions available at that moment You will find it easy to make various settings See page 65 for further details OPTION m a lt S 3 o 11 12 Getting Started Step 1 Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied AC Adaptor 1 p 13 A V connecting cable 1 p 35 45 USB cable 1 p 46 78 81 Wireless Remote Commander 1 122 except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E A button type lithium battery is already installed Rechargeable battery pack NP FH40 1 p 13 112 DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E NP FH60 1 p 13 112 DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E 222 21 adaptor 36 For the model with the C mark printed on their bottom surfaces only CD ROM Handycam Application Software 1 p 73 Picture Motion Browser Software Handycam Handbook This Handbook Operating Guide 1 Step 2 Charging the battery pack Battery You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack H series p 112 after attaching it to your camcorder Q Notes Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack H series 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction
133. precautions About the Memory Stick A Memory Stick is a compact portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity However we do not guarantee the operation of all types of Memory Stick Duo on your camcorder See the list below for more details aah Recording Types of Memory Stick Playback Memory Stick without MagicGate Memory Stick Duo without MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo 2 with MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick Ors Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo On 1 A Memory Stick Duo is about half the size of a standard Memory Stick 2 The types of Memory Stick that support high speed data transfer The speed of data transfer varies depending on the device to be used 3 MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format Note that data that uses MagicGate technology cannot be recorded or played on your camcorder Still image format Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG File names of still images 101 0001 This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder DSC00001 JPG This file name appears on the display of a computer A Memory Stick Duo formatted by a computer Wind
134. r The computer does not recognize your camcorder Install Picture Motion Browser p 75 Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard the mouse and the camcorder from the computer Disconnect the cable from the computer and the Handycam Station restart the computer then connect them again correctly Check if Media Check Tool is running on the computer For details on Media Check Tool refer to the Help for Picture Motion Browser Cannot use the supplied software Picture Motion Browser on the Macintosh computer You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a Macintosh The One Touch Disc Burn function does not work Install Picture Motion Browser p 75 Check if Media Check Tool is running on the computer For details on Media Check Tool refer to the Help for Picture Motion Browser You cannot view the images recorded on your camcorder with a computer Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction then connect the USB cable to the USB jack the Handycam Station and the computer firmly Touch OTHERS COMPUTER COMPUTER on the HOME MENU of the camcorder p 81 Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard the mouse and the camcorder from the computer You cannot view the still images recorded on a Stick Duo on the computer Insert the Memory Stick Duo firmly Touch OTHERS COMPUTER
135. rders p 45 Delete images If the hard disk of your camcorder is full you cannot record new images Delete the image data that has been saved on your camcorder If you delete the images you can record new images on the free hard disk space again Deleting the selected images 38 Deleting all the images FORMAT p 49 and 9 0 0 Taking advantage of two types of menus HOME MENU the starting point for operations with your camcorder m 2 HELP Displays a description of the item p 10 lt 60min STBY es E v DELETE EDIT 3 S 1 2 B PLAYLIST EDIT PRINT 5 Category gt Categories and items of the HOME MENU CAMERA category lI MANAGE HDD MEMORY category Item Page Item Page MOVIE 24 CO9FORMAT 49 PHOTO 24 FORMAT 50 SMTH SLW REC 29 INFO 50 gt VIEW IMAGES category zs SETTINGS category Item Page To customize your camcorder p 52 VISUAL INDEX 31 You can also set these items during Easy PLAYLIST 42 Handycam operation p 20 For the items available in the SETTINGS category see OTHERS category page 53 DCR SRI90E SR200E SR290E SR300E Item Page DELETE 38 EDIT 40 41 PLAYLIST EDIT 42 PRINT 46 COMPUTER 73 Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressi
136. re approximately 20 minutes remaining I High temperature warning Slow flashing The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place 101 0001 Warning indicator pertaining to files Slow flashing The file is damaged The file is unreadable Low temperature warning Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Make the camcorder warm AJ Warning indicator pertaining to Memory Stick Duo No Memory Stick Duo is inserted p 27 Warning indicators pertaining to Memory Stick Duo formatting Memory Stick Duo is damaged Memory Stick Duo is not formatted correctly p 50 111 lt 2 Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible Memory Stick Duo An incompatible Memory Stick Duo is inserted p 111 lt o Warning indicator pertaining to the write protect of the Stick Duo The write protect tab on the Memory Stick Duo is set to lock p 111 Access to the Memory Stick Duo was restricted on another device 4 Warning indicator pertaining to the flash Fast flashing There is something wrong with the flash WA Warning i
137. re you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen appears 2 Touch END To return the setting to automatic exposure touch AUTO END in step D Q Notes If you set SPOT METER EXPOSURE is automatically set to MANUAL SCENE SELECTION Km You can record images effectively in various situations with the SCENE SELECTION function gt AUTO Select this to automatically record images effectively without the SCENE SELECTION function TWILIGHT 2 Select this to take night view without losing the mood TWILIGHT PORT 32 Select this to take subject in foreground against night view DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E CANDLE 2 Select this to take scene without losing candle mood SUNRISE amp SUNSET 2 Select this to reproduce the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises FIREWORKS Select this to take spectacular shots of fireworks LANDSCAPE a Select to shoot distant subjects clearly This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject PORTRAIT 2 Select to bring the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background a SPOTLIGHT Select to prevent people s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light SPORTS
138. reating DVD with One Touch Types of DVDs you can use The kinds of DVD that you can use with the supplied software are as listed below The DVDs you can use differ depending on the computer you use For details on the DVDs compatible with your computer refer to the operations manual supplied with your computer You may not be able to play back some types of DVDs depending on the device you have Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information DVD types Characteristics DVD R Unrewritable Fairly inexpensive Mainly used for saving data Compatible with most DVD players DVD R Unrewritable DVD R DL Using the double layer DVD R system containing more recordable capacity Unrewritable DVD RW Rewritable and reusable DVD RW Rewritable and reusable 8cm DVDs are not supported When saving data on a DVD RW the data is recorded in VIDEO format You cannot add more data on the DVD RW Usea DVD produced by a reliable manufacturer You may not save images correctly when using a low quality DVD Saving images on a DVD with One Touch One Touch Disc Burn You can save images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder on a DVD in your computer by pressing DISC BURN button on the Handycam Station One Touch Disc Burn function without any complex operations on your computer The images that have not yet been saved on a DVD with One Touch Disc
139. reen Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Press fi HOME C or to display the menu items available for setup changes p 9 53 Notes Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings The settings of some menu items are fixed For details see page 95 You cannot use OPTION menu Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some buttons functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set p 95 If you set an invalid operation Invalid during Easy Handycam operation may appears Recording Lens cover Open the lens cover before recording DCR SR32E SR33E SRA2E SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E p 19 HOME START STOP E3 j 5 5 S c See EHE Movie lamp ACCESS lamp Still lamp Hard disk POWER switch START STOP Q Notes If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished it means data is still being written onto the hard disk or Memory Stick Duo Do not apply 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 created automatically Tips
140. registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this Handbook Notes the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 C Library Expat zlib and libjpeg software are provided in your camcorder We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Read licensel pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM You will find licenses in English of C Library Expat zlib and libjpeg software On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are include
141. ries of still images Slide show 34 Playing the image on a TV 35 Saving images 37 OTHERS category 38 Deleting images 38 Dividing a movie 40 Copying still images 41 Creating the Playlist 42 Dubbing to VCR or DVD HDD recorders 45 Printing recorded images PictBridge compliant printer 46 Utilizing recording media 8 MANAGE HDD MEMORY Cate gOLy isseire 49 Formatting the hard disk or the Memory Stick Duo 49 Checking the hard disk information 2 2 2 50 Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being 51 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the zz SETTINGS category of the HOME MENU 52 Using the HOME MENU 52 List of the zs SETTINGS category 53 MOVIE SETTINGS 54 Items for recording movies PHOTO SETTINGS 57 Items for recording still images VIEW IMAGES SET 60 Items to customize the display SOUND DISP SET 61 Items to adjust beep and the screen OUTPUT SETTINGS 62 Items for when connecting other devices
142. rm the image Touch to return to the previous screen Bunip3 43 44 4 Touch YES 0K Tips The original images are not changed even if you erase the images from the Playlist To change the order within the Playlist D On the HOME MENU touch OTHERS PLAYLIST EDIT 2 Touch 8 MOVE Select the image to be moved Press and hold PREVIEW The selected image is marked with Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen 4 Touch 5 Select the destination with Destination bar Touch YES OK Tips When you select multiple images the images are moved following the order appeared in the Playlist Dubbing to VCR or DVD HDD recorders You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices such as VCRs or DVD HDD recorders Connect the device in either of the following ways Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 13 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected o Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deteriorate 1 2 Device without an Device with an S VIDEO jack S VIDEO
143. rom the Handycam Station Turn off the power then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period see page 113 for the details of storage To use an outside power source Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case To check the remaining battery Battery Info Setthe POWER switch to OFF CHG then press DISP BATT INFO DISP BATT INFO After a while the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP BATT INFO again while the information is displayed Remaining battery approx DCR SR52E SR62E SR72E SR82E Continuous Typical BATTERY INFO Battery pack recording recording BATTERY CHARGE LEVI time time NP FH40 90 45 trc 100 50 50 105 50 Recording capacity 115 55 Ch ing tim NP FH70 230 115 argi gu d 245 120 Approximate time min required when NP FH100 525 260 you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack 565 280 Battery pack Charging time DCR SR190E SR200E 125 Continuous Typical supplied Battery pack recording recording NP FH50 135 time time NP FH
144. s on the computer automatically close it 4 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station then turn the POWER switch to turn on Tips You can perform this operation whichever position of the Movie Still lamp is lit 6 Press DISC BURN button on the Handycam Station DISC BURN 78 7 Connect the USB jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable The DVD recognition window is displayed on the computer screen When the DVD type is recognized DVD creation begins Q Notes When connecting your camcorder to a computer make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction Do not insert the connector forcibly as it may damage the cable the Handycam Station or your computer Tips Your camcorder is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 You can transfer data at a faster rate using a computer compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 When you connect a USB interface not compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 the data transfer ratio will be that of USB 1 1 USB Full Speed Touch Dic Burn Croartng DVD Current status of all DVD creation B Current status per DVD D Number of DVDs required Number of DVDs being created When t
145. still images by e mail You can start your e mail software attach still images to e mail and send them via e mail Q Notes MAPI must be enabled in your e mail software for this feature to work Refer to the user manual or help files of your e mail software for more information about MAPI Movie data files cannot be sent by e mail Opening with external applications You can start a commercially available application via Picture Motion Browser and view images with these applications 1 e i 93 94 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder use the following table to troubleshoot the problem If the problem persists disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer Overall operations Easy Handycam operation Remote Commander 94 Batteries Power sources LCD screen Memory Stick Duo Recording Playing back images on your camcorder 99 Editing images on your camcorder 100 Dubbing Connecting to other tere 100 Connecting to a computer 100 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously esses 102 Notes before sending your camcorder for repair Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder depending on the problem In the event of this the
146. subject is horizontal or vertical by setting GUIDEFRAME to ON The frame is not recorded Press DISP BATT INFO to make the frame disappear Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition ZEBRA DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E ft SR300E Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the screen where brightness is at a preset level This is useful as a guide when adjusting the brightness When you change the default setting NN is displayed The zebra pattern is not recorded gt OFF The zebra pattern is not displayed 70 The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE 100 The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher Notes Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or above may appear overexposed Tips IRE represents the screen brightness level gt AUTO Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below When your camcorder recognizes the remaining hard disk capacity with the POWER switch is set to Movie When you press DISP BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on with the POWER switch is set to E Movie When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU ON Always displays the remaining hard disk indicator Q Notes When the remaining recordable time for
147. the camcorder are displayed as thumbnails on each tab 7 To import movies click Movies tab or to import still images click Still images tab A Movies B Still images 8 Select the images you want to import Click the check box at the top left on the thumbnails of movies and still images you want to import If you want to import all the images on selected tab click y4 Select All Tips By switching the tabs you can select both movies and still images at the same time To change the destination click Change then select the desired folder The default destination is set as My Pictures You can change the destination where imported files will be saved by selecting a folder from among those registered as Viewed folder in the window that is displayed when you click Change 9 Click Import The import of selected images starts To import still images using the Memory Stick slot of a computer You can import still images recorded on a Memory Stick Duo by inserting the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick slot of a computer 19jnduio9 e 83 84 Tips You import the still images recorded Memory Stick Duo with connecting your camcorder and a computer p 84 Turn on the computer 2 Insert a recorded Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick slot of your computer 3 Double click 5h
148. the conversion lens optional Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 67 when it is hard to focus automatically The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes D Select the desired effect in STBY during fading in or REC during fading out mode then touch OK Press START STOP The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete To cancel the fader before starting the operation touch OFF in step 3 If you press START STOP the setting is canceled Fading out Fading in WHITE FADER BLACK FADER D EFFECT Digital effect When you select OLD MOVIE p appears and you can add an old movie effect to images To cancel D EFFECT touch OFF PICT EFFECT Picture You can add special effects to an image during recording or playback appears gt OFF Does not use PICT EFFECT setting SEPIA Images appear in sepia B amp W Images appear in black and white PASTEL Images appear as a pale pastel drawing MICREF LEVEL You select the microphone level for recording sound Select LOW when you want to record exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall etc gt NORMAL Records various surround sounds c
149. tion securely then turn the POWER switch to turn on 3 Connect the 7 USB jack of the Handycam Station to the printer using the supplied USB cable USB SELECT appears on the screen automatically 4 Touch PRINT hard disk or PRINT Memory Stick Duo depending on the media of the image to be printed When connection is complete PictBridge connecting appears on the screen PRINT exc Press and hold PREVIEW You can select a still image on the screen Q Notes We can guarantee the operation of only models that are PictBridge compatible Printing 1 Touch the still image to be printed DATE eS ERI a 1 1 SPRINT Cilia SS Se Exec Press and hold PREVIEW The selected image is marked with y Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen 2 Touch OPTION set the following options then touch OKJ COPIES Set number of copies of a still image to be printed You can set up to 20 copies DATE TIME Select DATE DAY amp TIME or OFF no date time printed SIZE Select the paper size If you do not change the setting go to step 3 Touch EXEC YES 051 The image selection screen appears again To finish printing Touch on the image selection screen Notes Refer
150. to 40 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 80 x zoom is performed digitally 2000 x Up to 40 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 2000 x zoom is performed digitally DCR SRS2E SR62E SR72E SR82E gt OFF Up to 25 x zoom is performed optically 50 x Up to 25 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 50 x zoom is performed digitally 2000 x Up to 25 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 2000 x zoom is performed digitally DCR SR190E SR200E gt OFF Up to 10 x zoom is performed optically 20 x Up to 10 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 20 x zoom is performed digitally 80 x Up to 10 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 80 x zoom is performed digitally DCR SR290E SR300E gt OFF Up to 10 x zoom is performed optically 20 x Up to 10 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 20 x zoom is performed digitally STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake the default setting is ON Set STEADYSHOT to OFF 8E when using a tripod optional then the image becomes natural Japsoowed 1no Buiziurojsn AUTO SLW SHUTTR Auto Slow Shutter ft When recording in dark places the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1 25 second the default setting is ON 55 56 GUIDEFRAME DCR SR190E SR200E SR290E SR300E You can display the frame and check that the
151. to produce a clear image so the recording time to the hard disk shortens VISUAL INDEX This function displays images of movies and still images you have recorded so that you can select those scenes you want to play back aguasajay E 127 128 Index COLOR SLOW SHTR Color Slow Shutter 70 Compression format 111 73 Hard disk M 80 82 83 85 01 Memory Stick Duo 84 Connection Computer Printer VCR or DVD HDD recorders 45 COPY by date Copyright D DISC BURN DISP OUTPUT DISPLAY 61 121 61 16 9 36 62 16 9 WIDE o2cdssoien 55 21 adaptor 36 HE Lebe exec 36 54 62 5 1ch surround recording 25 GIMAGES essere 61 A AC Adaptor ADD by 43 AREA SET eee 63 AUTO SLW SHUTTR Auto Slow 55 A SHUT OFF Auto shut off mon Hata 64 A V connecting cable 35 45 B BACK LIGHT 28 See Save Battery 13 14 Battery Info 14 BEACH BEEP BLACK FADER 71 Button type lithium battery 192 BEW P 71 C CAMERA DATA
152. uch OPTION gt J tab gt fast forward approximately 5 times faster 2 VOLUME then adjust the volume with touches makes it approximately 10 times faster F Jus 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster and 4 touches makes it approximately 60 times faster Using PB zoom You can magnify still images from about 1 1 to 5 times the original size Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame D Play back the still images you want to magnify Magnify the still image with T Telephoto The screen is framed Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame Adjust the magnification with W Wide angle T Telephoto To cancel touch 25 Searching for desired images by date Date Index You can search for desired images by date efficiently Turn the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder and press gt VIEW IMAGES button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen 2 To search for movies touch tab search for still images touch tab You cannot search for images recorded on Memory Stick Duo by date 8 Touch DATE The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen gt e 5 a ns 22 5 lt c D e 33 Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen 18 1 2007 19 1 2007 2 2 2007 18 3 2007 21 3 2
153. uo p 50 or delete them using your computer Cannot save still picture When using the Dual Rec function do not remove the still image recording media from the camcorder until recording is finished and still image recording is complete p 26 PictBridge compliant printer Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer Turn off the printer and on again then remove the USB cable supplied and reconnect it Cannot print Check the printer Turn off the printer and on again then remove the USB cable supplied and reconnect it B Other No further selection is possible You can select only 100 images at one time for deleting images printing still images Data protected You tried to delete data protected on another device Release the protection of the data on the device used to protect the data Cannot divide You cannot divided a movie that is extremely short Bunoousajqno B 107 108 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder If you want to view the playback image on a TV it must be a PAL system based TV with an AUDIO VIDEO input jack System Used in Australia Austria Belgium China Cz
154. uters fulfilling the above system requirements Picture Motion Browser does not support 5 1ch surround sound reproduction The sound is reproduced in 2ch sound If you use a Notebook computer connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source Otherwise the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of the computer Tips If your computer has a Memory Stick slot insert the Memory Stick Duo on which still images are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor optional then insert it into the Memory Stick slot on your computer to import still images to the computer When using a Memory Stick PRO Duo and your computer is not compatible with it connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of using the Memory Stick slot on the computer Use a special caution for preventing damages and malfunctions of the camcorder When connecting your camcorder with the USB cable or other cable make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction Do not insert the connector forcibly as it may damage the cable or your camcorder Be sure to use the supplied software when operating images recorded on the camcorder through a computer On screenshots The screenshots are from Windows XP The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer On screenshots in this Handbook the application for English version is used When you install the application you can select other l
155. will view images on Turn the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder 2 Touch HOME zm SETTINGS OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE 16 9 or 4 3 ok Q Notes When you set TV TYPE to 4 3 the image quality may deteriorate Also when the recorded image s aspect ratio switches between 16 9 wide and 4 3 the image may jitter On some 4 3 TVs the still images recorded in 4 3 aspect ratio may not be displayed full screen This is not a malfunction When you play back an image recorded in 16 9 wide aspect ratio on a 4 3 TV not compatible with the 16 9 wide signal set TV TYPE to 4 3 ji When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white left channel or red right channel plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR When you want to play the sound in monaural mode use a connecting cable for that purpose If your TV VCR has a 21 pin adaptor EUROCONNECTOR Use the 21 pin adaptor supplied with your camcorder For models with the C mark printed on their bottom surfaces only This adaptor is designed for output use only 055 0 d gt TV VCR exp gt Saving images Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of your camcorder Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk
156. with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish Using chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances When there are fingerprints on the lens surface n hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time uoneunojuj jeuonippy E 115 116 On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre installed rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG The pre installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at
157. xcept for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E Connect other optional accessories 4 Lens cover switch 19 5 Flash 26 6 Remote sensor except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E Infrared port Point the Remote Commander p 122 towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder 7 Active Interface Shoe except for DCR SR32E SR33E SR42E The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light a flash or a microphone The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely To connect an accessory press down and push it to the end and then tighten the screw To remove an accessory loosen the screw and then press down and pull out the accessory When you are recording movies with an external flash optional connected to the accessory shoe turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded You cannot use an external flash optional and the built in flash at the same time When an external microphone optional is connected it takes precedence over the built in microphone p 25 8 Lens Carl Zeiss Lens 3 9 Built in microphone 25 An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone optional will take precedence when connected

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