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Enjoying with
your Hard Disk
10
Drive Handycam
Getting Started
13
Easy
24
Handycam
Handycam Handbook
Recording
29
/Playback
Using the Setup items
44
DCR-SR30E/SR40E/SR50E/
SR60E/SR70E/SR80E Editing images
63
Dubbing, Printing
67
Performing with
74
a computer
Troubleshooting
98
Additional Information
114
Glossary, Index
121
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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Read this first This product has been tested and found compliant Before operating the unit, please read this with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. (9.8 reference. feet) Disposal of Old Electrical & WARNING Electronic Equipment To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not (Applicable in the European expose the unit to rain or moisture. Union and other European countries with separate CAUTI
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Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen Notes on use and lens Your camcorder is supplied with two � A setup item that is grayed out is not kinds of operations guides. available under the current recording or playback conditions. For operating and handling the camcorder, � The LCD screen is manufactured using refer to “Operating Guide” and “Handycam extremely high-precision technology, so Handbook” (PDF/this Handbook). over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, th
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� 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 dub copyright protected software on your camcorder. Compatibility of images � 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-SR30E/ SR40E/SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E. On this Handbook � The images of the LCD sc
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data Note on connecting the camcorder to a computer � In the case of your image data being damaged, save all your recorded images. It is recommended � Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder that you save the image data on a DVD using your using the computer. It may not operate correctly. computer (p.80, 93). Also, you can save it using VCR/DVD device (p.67). Note on using the camcorder in � It is recommended th
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Table of Contents Read this first............................................................................................ 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam........................................ 5 Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam ......................... 10 Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam .................................................. 12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items.........................
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To fix the exposure for the selected subject To add special effects To record in mirror mode To use a tripod To attach the shoulder belt Playback To play back a series of still images (Slide show) To use Playback zoom Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To check available free hard disk space To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings (Reset) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) ..................35 Ind
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Editing images Creating the Playlist................................................................................ 63 Playing the Playlist.................................................................................. 65 Setting image protection (Protection)...................................................... 65 Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices ................................................................ 67 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-SR60E/SR80E)...
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Glossary, Index Glossary ................................................................................................121 Index......................................................................................................123 9
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Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam You can record images to the hard disk of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for your convenience and entertainment. “Recording and viewing” : clear, easy and convenient Recording onto the hard disk for long hours (p.25, 29) You can record more than seven hours* when the image is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard disk. All the reco
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Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Connecting Hard Disk Drive Handycam to a computer The supplied software “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” is required. One Touch DVD Burn (p.80) You can save a recorded image on a DVD with a simple touch. Images that have not been saved to a DVD with One Touch DVD Burn can automatically be saved. � The quality of a recorded image remains even when it is saved on a DVD. Edit images and create a DVD with selected images (p.91, 93) You ca
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Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Images are recorded on the internal hard disk. When the hard disk becomes full, you cannot record new images. It is recommended that you save the image data periodically, then delete unnecessary images from the hard disk of your camcorder. � If you delete the images, you can record new images on the free hard disk space again. Preparing (p.13) Recording (p.25, 29) Viewing on your Hard Disk Drive Handycam � Viewing on the LCD screen (p.27, 30) � Viewing on a
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Rechargeable battery pack supplied with your camcorder. NP-FP50 (1) (p.16) The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.14) Lens Cap (1) (p.18) (DCR-SR30E/SR40E) Mains lead (1) (p.14) To attach the lens cap Thread the grip belt through the lens cap ring. Handycam Station (1) (p.14) CD-ROM (1) (p.74) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.39, 67, 69) – “Image
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) 2 Slide the POWER switch in the (p.117) to your camcorder. direction of the arrow to set it to � You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with OFF (CHG) (The default setting). your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the battery pack for the model number.) Installing the battery pack with excess force may lead to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack
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Getting Started To charge the battery pack using only 5 Set the camcorder onto the the AC Adaptor Handycam Station securely. Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the Be sure to set the camcorder to the end. DC IN jack on the camcorder. CHG lamp POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug Open the Battery jack cover pack The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully Mains lead charged. AC
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To remove your camcorder from the Recording time Handycam Station Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station DCR-SR30E/SR40E holding both. Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 125 065 190 100 NP-FP60 NP-FP70 265 145 NP-FP71 315 170 475 260 NP-FP90 DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E Continuous Typical When storing the battery pack Battery pack recor
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Getting Started On the battery pack Playback time � Before changing the battery pack, slide the Approximate time (min.) available when you POWER switch to OFF (CHG). use a fully charged battery pack. � The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.34) will not be correctly DCR-SR30E/SR40E displayed under the following conditions. Battery pack Playback time – The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. NP-FP50 (supplied) 140 – The battery pa
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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder To record, slide the POWER switch to turn (Movie): To record movies on the respective lamp. (Still): To record still images When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK (PLAY/EDIT): To play back images on SET] screen appears (p.22). your camcorder, or to edit/delete them POWER switch Lens cover* � When you set the POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), the lens cover opens up (DCR- SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E). � After you have set the date
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Getting Started To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Put the lens cap back after turning off the power (DCR-SR30E/SR40E). � At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for approximately five minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p.60). 19
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 180 DISP/BATT INFO degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the 2 90 degrees camcorder (max.) � Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally, when you open or adjust the LCD screen. � If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, then you can close it with the LCD screen
