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Handycam Handbook
DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E/SR57E/
SR67E/SR77E/SR87E
2009 Sony Corporation 4-124-311-12(1)
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” software. Searching for information quickly Click an item on t
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Table of contents Using the Handycam Handbook.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Searching for information quickly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Useful recording techniques.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Viewing photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Useful functions for playing movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Searching for desired scene by face (
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index GENERAL SET (Other setup items).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Functions set in the OPTION MENU.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Useful recording techniques Checking your golf Getting a good shot swing of a ski slope or beach SPORTS...................................................... 81 Backlight................................................... BEACH........................................................ 81 SNOW........................................................ 81 Flowers in close-up A child on the stage under a spot light PORTRAIT.............
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Parts and controls camcorder is reading or writing data. Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Battery pack (16) BATT (battery) release lever (17) DC IN jack (16) “Memory Stick Duo” media slot (60) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (19) MODE button (24, 30) START/STOP button (23, 29) Grip belt (22, 28) Hook for a shoulder belt Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Center Indicator Meaning [STBY]/[REC] Recording status (23, 29) Photo size (68) Slide show set (41) Warning (89) POWER button (19) DISP (display) button (34) Playback mode (26, 36) EASY button (23) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Upper right Guide) Indicator Meaning (VIEW IMAGES) button (25, 35) Recording mode (HQ/SP/ Access lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” LP) (64) media) (60) Recording/playback/ While
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Indicator Meaning Back light (33) OPTION button (10) VIEW IMAGES button (25, 35) Slide show button (41) 101-0001 Data file name (26, 36) 101-0005 Protected image (49) VISUAL INDEX button (26, 36) * DCR-SR57E/SR67E/SR77E/SR87E
=> Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.
=> Some items may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. 9
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Using the HELP function “ HOME” and To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME “ OPTION” - Taking MENU screen. (The bottom of turns advantage of two orange.) Then, touch the item you want to types of menus know about. Using the OPTION MENU Using the HOME MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like When you press (HOME), the HOME the pop-up window that appears when you MENU appears. You can change the right-c
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index (MANAGE MEDIA) category Menu lists 1 MOVIE MEDIA SET* p. 59 1 PHOTO MEDIA SET* p. 59 List of the HOME MENU MEDIA INFO p. 61 1 MEDIA FORMAT* p. 62 REPAIR IMG.DB F. p. 88 (CAMERA) category 1 MOVIE* p. 28 (SETTINGS) category 1 PHOTO* p. 30 MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE p. 64 (VIEW IMAGES) category 2 1 AUDIO MODE* p. 64 VISUAL INDEX* p. 36 1 WIDE SELECT p. 65 FILM ROLL* p. 38 1 FACE* p. 38 DIGITAL ZOOM p. 65 PLAYLIST p. 52 STEADYSHOT p. 66 AUTO SLW
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=> [SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. 1 * You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation. 2 * DCR-SR57E/SR67E/SR77E/SR87E List of the OPTION MENU Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tab SPOT MTR/FCS p. 78 SPOT METER p. 78 SPOT FOCUS p. 79 TELE MACRO p. 79 EXPOSURE p. 80 FOCUS p. 80 SCENE SELECTION p. 81 WHITE BAL. p. 82 tab FADER p. 83 tab BLT-IN ZOOM MIC p. 83 MICREF
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Battery.pack Read this before operating your camcorder Supplied items
=> The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed The numbers in ( ) are the supplied or waterproofed. See “About handling of your quantity. camcorder” (p. 101). AC Adaptor (1)
=> Do not do any of the following when the Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps (p. 19) or A/V connecting cable (1) the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 16, 60) are lit or USB
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 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 Black points apply shock. After recording, do not apply White, red, blue or green points vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is lit.
=> Exposing the LCD screen, or the lens to direct
=> When using a shoulder belt (sold s
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Note on disposal/transfer
=> Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT], some data might not be entirely deleted from the hard disk. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 63) to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, 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 [M
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) Battery pack DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder.
=> You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 1 Attach
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E/SR57E/SR67E Battery pack Charging time NP-FH30 (supplied) 115 NP-FH50 135 NP-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390 DCR-SR77E/SR87E Battery pack Charging time NP-FH50 (supplied) 135 NP-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390
=> When the battery pack is charged at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) is recommended) To remove the battery pack
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Notes on the AC Adaptor
=> Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
=> Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in 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. 18
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1 Your camcorder is turned on.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen.
=> To set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK
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=> If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 102). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned off. POWER button
=> You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER.
=> When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 77) is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show m
