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Table of contents 8
Getting started 11
20
Recording/Playback
Making good use of your 35
camcorder
Saving images with an 45
external device
DCR-SR15E/SR20E/SX15E/
Customizing your 53
SX20E/SX20EK
camcorder
Additional information 70
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Quick reference 89
“Handycam” Handbook
2010 Sony Corporation
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Read this first Supplied items Battery pack The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1)
=> The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1) or waterproofed. See “About handling of your CD-ROM “Handycam” Application camcorder” (p. 85). Software (1) “PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens “Handycam” Handbook (PDF)
=> A menu item
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using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16).
=> Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the Recording DC plug.
=> When you use a memory card with your Note on the camcorder/battery pack camcorder for the first time, formatting the memory card with your camcorder (p. 66) is temperature recommended for stable operation.
=> When the temperature of the camcorder All data recorded on the memory card will or battery pack becomes extremely high or be deleted when
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illustration purposes are captured using a the camcorder, or subject the camcorder to digital still camera, and therefore may appear shock or vibration when the POWER lamp different from images and screen indicators that (p. 14) or the access lamp (p. 19) are lit or actually appear on your camcorder. And, the flashing illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
=> When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do indication are exaggerated or simplified for not crash the camcorder against a
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Operation flow Getting started (p. 11) Prepare the power source and recording media. Recording movies and photos (p. 20) Recording movies p. 21 Changing the recording mode (p. 25) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 66) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 27 Playing images on a TV p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p. 45 Saving images with a DVD writer/recorder p. 48
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Advice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Evoking a f
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Useful recording techniques Flowers in close-up Recording in a dimly-lit room PORTRAIT (58) VIDEO LIGHT (26) TELE MACRO (60) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all Checking your golf swing SPORTS (58) its splendor FIREWORKS (58) SUNRISE&SUNSET (58) GB 7
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Table of contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Dividing a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Additional information Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Expected time of recording and playback with each
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Getting started Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR15E/SR20E DC IN jack Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) DCR-SX15E/SX20E CHG (charge) lamp Battery pack DC IN jack Power cord DC plug (Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. GB 11
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Notes
=> You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it 2 clicks. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your 3 camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
=> Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
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Getting started To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 2
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1 Your camcorder turns on. POWER lamp Select the desired geographical area by selecting / with / of the 2 multi-selector, keep pressing the center of the multi-selector until the desired geographical area is turned on a light. Multi-selector
=> See page 16 for the detail of the using the multi-selector.
=> To set the date and time again, operate the multi-selector to select (MENU) [Show
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Getting started If you set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Select [NEXT] with of the multi-selector, then press the center of the 5 multi-selector. Set the date and time by repeating the procedure bellow. 6 Highlight the desired item with / of the multi-selector. Select the setting value with / of the multi selector, and press the center of the multi-selector. Select [NEXT] with of the multi-selector, then press the center 7 of the multi-selector. The
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Using the Multi-selector Multi-selector Turn the desired button on a light with /// of the multi-selector. Press the center of the multi-selector to confirm your selection. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language . GB 1
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Getting started Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. DCR-SX15E/SX20E: Memory card DCR-SR15E/SR20E: * Internal hard disk Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Multi-selector
=> Select with /// and press the bu
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Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR15E/SR20E) Select (MENU) [Show others] [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Select the desired recording media. Select [YES] . The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings When recording in movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the recording media icon is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. Recording media ic
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Getting started Size of memory cards that can be used with your camcorder
=> Only “Memory Stick Duo” media that is about a half the size of the standard “Memory Stick” media, and standard-sized SD memory cards can be used.
=> Do not attach a label, etc., to a memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Open the cover, orient the memory card’s notched corner as shown in the illustration, and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks.
=> Close the cover after
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Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the following recording media. DCR-SX15E/SX20E: Memory card DCR-SR15E/SR20E: Internal hard disk Tips
=> See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR15E/SR20E). To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips
=> When you finish recording or when you play back images, close the lens cover. Fasten the grip belt. 1 DCR-SR15E/SR20E DCR-SX15E/SX20E GB 20
