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Enjoying your
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camcorder
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 12
Recording/Playback 22
Handycam Handbook
Editing 38
Utilizing recording
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media
DCR-SR210E/SR220E
Customizing your
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camcorder
Troubleshooting 78
Additional Information 90
Quick Reference 99
2008 Sony Corporation
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Read this before operating your camcorder
=> “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used Before operating the unit, please read this only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for equipment. future reference.
=> Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo Notes on use adaptor.
=> Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when using In “Handycam Handbook” (this Handbook) a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with “M
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=> Connect cables to the connectors of the About changing the language setting Handycam Station when using your camcorder The on-screen displays in each local attached to the Handycam Station. Do not language are used for illustrating the connect the cables to both the Handycam operating procedures. Change the screen Station and your camcorder. language before using your camcorder if About menu items, LCD panel and lens necessary (p. 18).
=> A menu item that is grayed out is not available
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data When the camcorder is connected to a computer
=> To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media
=> Do not try to format the hard disk of the periodically. It is recommended that you save camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R camcorder may not operate correctly. using your computer (p. 37). Also, you can save your image
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Table of contents Playback ........................................................ 30 Read this before operating your Searching for desired scene by pinpoint camcorder ....................................................2 (Film Roll Index) .............................................. 32 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Searching for desired scene by face Handycam ....................................................4 (Face Index) ....................................................... 32
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Customizing your camcorder Quick Reference What you can do with the Identifying parts and controls .............. 99 (SETTINGS) category of the HOME Indicators displayed during recording/ MENU ........................................................... 56 playback ...................................................105 Using the HOME MENU ................................. 56 Glossary .......................................................107 List of the (SETTINGS) category items Index ......
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Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf Getting a good shot swing of a ski slope or beach SMTH SLWREC ............................................. 29 Backlight ..................................................... 28 BEACH .......................................................... 75 SNOW .......................................................... 75 Capturing still A child on the stage images during under a spot light movie recording Dual Rec ...........
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Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow You can select the media (hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) separately for movie recording and still image recording (p. 20). The media you set is effective for recording/playback/editing operations. Get ready (p. 12). Selecting the media (p. 20) Shoot using your camcorder (p. 25). Play back the images. Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 30) Viewing on the TV connected to your camcorder (p. 35) Save recorded images. Dubbing/
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Enjoying your camcorder “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 10) Category Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Item Page Item Page MOVIE* 22 MOVIE MEDIA SET* 20 PHOTO* 22 PHOTO MEDIA SET* 20 SMTH SLW REC 29 MEDIA INFO 52 MEDIA FORMAT* 53 (VIEW IMAGES) category REPAIR IMG.DB F. 55 Item Page (SETTINGS) categ
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Using the HOME MENU 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME 2 Press (HOME) (or ). MENU - HELP (HOME) 1 Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) 3 Touch the desired category. 2 Touch (HELP). Example
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Enjoying your camcorder 3 Touch the item you want to learn more about. 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 displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 71 for further details. (OPTION) 11
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following Rechargeable battery pack items supplied with your camcorder. NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 94) The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) 21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 36) For models with the mark printed on the bottom surface only. Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) Picture Motion Browser (Software) PMB Guide Handycam
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack /CHG (charge) lamp Battery pack DC IN jack POWER switch DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 94) after 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it attaching it to your camcorder. in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Notes
=> Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handy
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To remove your camcorder from the To remove the battery pack Handycam Station Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Turn off the power, then remove the Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and camcorder from the Handycam Station remove the battery pack. holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. BATT (battery) release lever Notes
=> When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 17)/ ACCESS lamps (p. 25) is turne
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Getting Started * Typical recording time shows the time when After a while, the approximate recordable you repeat recording start/stop, turning the time and battery information appear for power on/off and zooming. about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by Notes pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
=> All times measured under the following information is displayed. settings: Recording mode: [SP] Remaining battery (approx.) The LCD backlight tur
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=> 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°C (77 ˚F) (10°C to 30°C (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 time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this 3 Select the desired geographical camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] area with / , then touch [NEXT]. screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. 4 Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. (HOME) 5 Set [Y] (year) with / . Touch the button on the LCD screen. POWER switch 6 Select [M]
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=> It 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. It closes when the playback screen is selected, or the power is turned off.
=> In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder unoperated for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 69). Tips
=> The date and time do
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Getting Started Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Adjusting the LCD panel Fastening the grip belt Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder (), then rotate it to the best camcorder correctly. angle to record or play (). 90 degrees to the camcorder 90 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This
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Step 5: Selecting the media You can select the hard disk or “Memory 2 Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to select Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/ editing media on your camcorder. Select the media for movies, and touch the media for movies and still images [PHOTO MEDIA SET] to select the separately. media for still images. The default setting is hard disk for movies The media setting screen appears. and still images. 60min Hard Disk Movie Still image “Memory Stick” Notes
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