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“Handycam” Handbook
DCR-PJ5/SR21/SX21
2011 Sony Corporation 4-290-836-11(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 also be found in the Operating Guide and the “PMB Help” that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” software. Searching for information quickly Click
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Menu items, LCD panel, and lens Read this first
=> A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. Supplied items
=> The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over The numbers in ( ) are the supplied 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective quantity. use. However, there may be some tiny black AC Adaptor (1) points and/or bright points (white,
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
=> When connecting your camcorder to another the camcorder, storage media, etc. device with a cable, be sure to insert the
=> TV color systems differ depending on the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the country/region. To view your recordings on a plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. terminal and may result in a malfunction of
=> Telev
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=> The main differences in specification of this series are as follows. Recording Capacity Projector media of internal recording media DCR- Internal 80 GB SR21 hard disk + memory card DCR- Memory SX21 card DCR- PJ5 Notes on use
=> Do not do any of the following, otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. Eject the memory card wh
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and recording media. Recording movies and photos (p. 21) Recording movies p. 22 Changing the recording mode (p. 26) Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 73) Shooting photos p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder p. 28 Playing images on a TV p. 36 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media p.
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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 t
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO (25) Flowers in close-up Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all PORTRAIT (65) its splendor TELE MACRO (67) FIREWORKS (65) SUNRISE&SUNSET (65) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (65) US
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Searching for information quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Dividing a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Additional information Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR21 DC IN jack Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) DCR-PJ5/SX21 CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Power cord DC plug (Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet Battery pack (wall socket) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. US 1
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=> 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 l
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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 yo
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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 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 17 for the detail of using the multi-selector.
=> To set the date and time again, oper
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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 below. 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 clock starts. Notes
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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 . US 1
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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-PJ/SX 1: Memory card DCR-SR1: * 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
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR21) 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 ri
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Table of contents Useful recording techniques Index 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
