Sony HDR-SR10 Handbook
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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Handycam Handbook
HDR-SR10
2008 Sony Corporation
Enjoying your camcorder
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Getting Started 15
Recording/Playback 25
Editing 47
Utilizing recording media 60
Customizing your camcorder
64
Troubleshooting 85
Additional Information
97
Quick Reference
107
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Read this before operating your camcorder
Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
In Handycam Handbook (this Handbook) The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer also to Operating Guide (the separate volume).
Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on the computer Refer to PMB Guide stored on the supplied CD-ROM.
Types of Memory Stick you can use in your camcorder For recording movies, it is recommended
that you use a Memory Stick PRO Duo of 1 GB or larger marked with: (Memory Stick
PRO Duo)* (Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo)
See page 24 for the recordable time of a Memory Stick PRO Duo.
Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (This size can be used with your camcorder.)
Memory Stick (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo are both referred to as Memory Stick PRO Duo in this manual.
You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above.
Memory Stick PRO Duo can be used only with Memory Stick PRO compatible equipment.
Do not attach a label or the like on a Memory Stick PRO Duo or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when using a Memory Stick PRO Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment.
Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See About handling of your camcorder (p. 103).
Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps
(p. 20) or the ACCESS lamps (p. 29) are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.
Eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo from the camcorder
Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder
Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder
Notes on use
* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.
LCD screen Battery pack
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When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder.
Connect cables to the connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the Handycam Station. Do not connect the cables to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug.
Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when you insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it.
About menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or playback conditions.
The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
About changing the language setting The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 21).
On recording Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.
Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
On playing back recorded images on other devices Your camcorder is compatible with
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for HD (high definition) image quality recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on your camcorder with the following devices;
Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile
Black point White, red, blue or green point
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Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format
About this Handbook The images of the LCD screen used in this
Handbook for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different.
In this Handbook, the hard disk of your camcorder and Memory Stick PRO Duo are called media.
Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.
About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam
Save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your computer (p. 46). Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 56).
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 apply shock. After recording, do not apply vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is lit.
When using a shoulder belt (optional), do not crash the camcorder against an object.
Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.
On the drop sensor To protect the internal hard disk from shock by
dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 76). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/playback may be stopped.
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch.
Note on operating temperatures When the temperature of the camcorder
becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, a message appears on the LCD screen (p. 93).
When the camcorder is connected to a computer Do not try to format the hard disk of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly.
Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure
area, where the altitude is more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder.
Note on disposal/transfer Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
(p. 61) or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you may not delete data from the hard disk completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 62) 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 [MEDIA FORMAT] If you repeat recording/deleting images for a
long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 61). Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 115)
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Table of Contents
Read this before operating your camcorder .................................... 2
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam .................................... 5
Subject examples and solutions ..... 8
Operation flow ................................ 9
HOME and OPTION - Taking advantage of two types of menus ......................................... 12
Step 1: Checking supplied items .................................................... 15
Step 2: Charging the battery pack .................................................... 16
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time ............ 20
Changing the language setting ... 21
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording ......................... 21
Step 5: Selecting the media .......... 22
Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ....... 25
Recording ..................................... 29 Zooming ...................................... 31 Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround recording) ................................. 31
Starting shooting quickly (QUICK ON) ............................................ 32
Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) ................................................... 32
Recording in dark places (NightShot) ................................ 32
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects .................................... 33
Recording in mirror mode ........... 33 Recording fast action in slow-motion
(SMTH SLW REC) ..................... 33
Playback ....................................... 35 Searching for desired scene by
pinpoint (Film Roll Index) .......... 37 Searching for desired scene by face
(Face Index) .............................. 37 Searching for desired images by
date (Date Index) ...................... 38 Using PB zoom ............................ 38 Playing back a series of still images
(Slide show) .............................. 39
Playing the image on a TV ........... 39 Saving images .............................. 46
(OTHERS) category ................. 47 Deleting images ............................ 48 Capturing a still image from a movie ..................................................... 50
Dubbing/copying images to a Memory Stick PRO Duo with your camcorder.................................... 51
Dividing a movie ........................... 53 Creating the Playlist ..................... 54 Dubbing to other devices .............. 56 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 58
(MANAGE MEDIA) category ..................................................... 60
Checking the media information ... 60 Deleting all images (Formatting) ..................................................... 61
Enjoying your camcorder
Getting Started
Recording/Playback
Editing
Utilizing recording media
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Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered .....................................................62
Repairing the image database file .....................................................63
What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ........................64 Using the HOME MENU .............. 64 List of the (SETTINGS) category
items ......................................... 65
MOVIE SETTINGS .......................66 (Items for recording movies)
PHOTO SETTINGS ......................70 (Items for recording still images)
VIEW IMAGES SET .....................72 (Items to customize the display)
SOUND/DISP SET .......................73 (Items to adjust the sound and the
screen)
OUTPUT SETTINGS ....................74 (Items for when connecting other
devices)
CLOCK/ LANG ..........................75 (Items to set clock and language)
GENERAL SET ............................76 (Other setup items)
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU ......................78 Using the OPTION MENU............ 78 Recording items on the OPTION
MENU ....................................... 79 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU
................................................... 79
Functions set in the OPTION MENU .........................................80
Troubleshooting ............................85 Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators .................................. 93
Using your camcorder abroad ......97 File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk and Memory Stick PRO Duo ............................................99
Maintenance and precautions .....100 About the AVCHD format .......... 100 About the Memory Stick ......... 100 About the InfoLITHIUM battery
pack ........................................ 101 About x.v.Color ......................... 102 About handling of your camcorder
................................................. 103
Identifying parts and controls ......107 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback ....................................112
Glossary ......................................115 Index ...........................................116
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
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Subject examples and solutions
Checking your golf swing
Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach
BSMTH SLW REC ....................... 33 BBacklight ...................................33 BBEACH.......................................82 BSNOW .......................................82
Capturing still images during movie recording
A child on the stage under a spot light
BDual Rec ................................... 32 BSPOTLIGHT ...............................82
Flowers in close- up
Fireworks with all its splendor
BPORTRAIT ................................ 82 BFOCUS ...................................... 80 BTELE MACRO............................ 80
BFIREWORKS..............................81 BFOCUS.......................................80
Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen
A sleeping child under dim light
BFOCUS ...................................... 80 BSPOT FOCUS ............................ 80
BNightShot ..................................32 BCOLOR SLOW SHTR .................83
Enjoying your camcorder
Operation flow You can select the media (hard disk or Memory Stick PRO Duo) separately for movie
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recording and still image recording (p. 22).
b Notes When you select the media for movies, select the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard
definition)) as well. The default setting is as follows:
Movies are recorded on the hard disk with HD (high definition) image quality. Still images are recorded on the hard disk.
The media and the image quality you select are effective for recording/playback/editing operations.
B Get ready (p. 15).
x Selecting the media (p. 22)
B Record with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 29). Your camcorder is compatible with AVCHD format 1920 1080/60i (p. 100), which provides highly- detailed, beautiful images.
b Notes The default setting is [HD SP] which is AVCHD format 1440 1080/60i (p. 66). AVCHD 1080i format is abbreviated as AVCHD in this manual, except when it must be
described in more detail.
B Play back the images.
x Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 35)
x Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 41) You can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD (high definition) movies.
z Tips You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 39) displayed on the screen on connecting your TV
and camcorder. You can play back the images on a SD (standard definition) image quality TV.
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B Save recorded images.
x Dubbing images from the internal hard disk to a Memory Stick PRO Duo (p. 51)
x Dubbing to other devices (p. 56) The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the connected device. For details, see page 56.
x Editing on a computer (p. 46) You can import images with HD (high definition) image quality to a computer, or save images on a disc. Refer to PMB Guide.
B Delete images. If the media is full, you cannot record new images. Delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc. If you delete the images, you can record new images on the free media space again.
x Deleting the selected images (p. 48)
x Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 61)
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z Tips Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. For the recordable time of the Memory Stick PRO Duo, see page 24. You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999
scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality. You can record the maximum 9,999 still images on the hard disk. For the Memory Stick PRO Duo, see
page 71. The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.
Recording time of movies (internal hard disk)
HD (high definition) image quality
AVCHD format
Recording mode Approximate recordable time (hour minute) AVC HD 16M (FH) (highest quality)*
4 h 50 m
AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality)**
9 h 40 m
AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality)**
11 h 50 m
AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play)**
15 h 10 m
* Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 1080/60i format.
** Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080/60i format.
SD (standard definition) image quality
MPEG2 format
Recording mode Approximate recordable time (hour minute) SD 9M (HQ) (high quality)
9 h 40 m
SD 6M (SP) (standard quality)
14 h 30 m
SD 3M (LP) (long play)
27 h 40 m
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.
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HOME and OPTION - Taking advantage of two types of menus
B Categories and items of the HOME MENU
(CAMERA) category
(VIEW IMAGES) category
(OTHERS) category
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
(SETTINGS) category
To customize your camcorder (p. 64)*.
* You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 25). For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 65.
HOME MENU - the starting point for operations with your camcorder
(HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 13)
Category
Item Page
MOVIE* 30
PHOTO* 30
SMTH SLW REC 33
Item Page
VISUAL INDEX* 35
INDEX* 37
INDEX* 37
PLAYLIST 54
Item Page
DELETE* 48
PHOTO CAPTURE 50
MOVIE DUB 51
PHOTO COPY 52
EDIT 53
PLAYLIST EDIT 54
PRINT 58
USB CONNECT 47
TV CONNECT Guide* 40
Item Page
MOVIE MEDIA SET* 22
PHOTO MEDIA SET* 23
MEDIA INFO 60
MEDIA FORMAT* 61
REPAIR IMG.DB F. 63
Item Page
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1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power.
2 Press (HOME) A (or B).
3 Touch the desired category.
Example: (OTHERS) category
4 Touch the desired item.
Example: [EDIT]
5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation.
To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch .
B When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP
1 Press (HOME).
The HOME MENU appears.
2 Touch (HELP).
The bottom of the (HELP) turns orange.
Using the HOME MENU
(HOME) A
(HOME) B
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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.
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 78 for further details.
Using the OPTION MENU
(OPTION)
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 16)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 16)
Handycam Station (1) (p. 16, 110)
Component A/V cable (1) (p. 41)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43, 56)
USB cable (1) (p. 57, 58)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 111)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 16, 101)
CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1)
Picture Motion Browser (Software) PMB Guide Handycam Handbook (This Handbook)
Operating Guide (1)
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series) (p. 101) after attaching it to your camcorder.
b Notes You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station.
Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug is facing up.
2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket).
3 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default setting).
4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
5 Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom.
The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. When the /CHG (charge) lamp turns off, the battery is fully charged.
b Notes When inserting the camcorder into the
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.
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3
1
2
5
5
POWER switchDC IN jack
DC plug
AC Adaptor
Power cord (Mains lead)
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
/CHG (charge) lamp
Battery pack
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To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station.
To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
b Notes Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack.
b Notes When you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 20)/
ACCESS lamps (p. 29) are turned off. When you store the battery pack, fully discharge
the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 102 for the details of storage).
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO.
With the v mark on the right
DC IN jack Open the jack cover
POWER switch
DC plug
BATT (battery release) lever
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After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed.
Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HD stands for high definition image quality, and SD stands for standard image quality.
Top: When the media is set to the hard disk Bottom: When the media is set to the Memory Stick PRO Duo
b Notes All times measured under the following
conditions: [REC MODE]: SP The LCD backlight turns on.
Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HD stands for high definition image quality, and SD stands for standard image quality.
Top: When the media is set to the hard disk Bottom: When the media is set to the Memory Stick PRO Duo
On the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 20)/ACCESS lamp (p. 29).
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FH50 135
NP-FH60 (supplied) 135
NP-FH70 170
NP-FH100 390
Battery pack Continuous recording time
Typical recording time*
Image quality HD SD HD SD
NP-FH50 65 80 30 40
70 80 30 40
NP-FH60 (supplied)
90 110 40 50
90 110 40 50
NP-FH70 145 185 70 90
150 185 70 90
60
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
NP-FH100 340 415 170 200
340 415 170 200
* Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.
Battery pack Playback time*
Image quality HD SD
NP-FH50 95 100
95 100
NP-FH60 (supplied) 130 130
130 130
NP-FH70 205 215
205 215
NP-FH100 470 485
470 485
* When the LCD backlight is on.
Battery pack Continuous recording time
Typical recording time*
Image quality HD SD HD SD
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The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 17) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only). The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).
When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP- FH100 battery pack.
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 recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.
The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.
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.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.
1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up.
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time.
2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET]
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT].
4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT].
5 Set [Y] (year) with / .
6 Select [M] with / , then set the month with / .
7 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT].
8 Make sure that the clock is correctly set, then touch .
The clock starts.
You can set any year up to the year 2037.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
To turn off the power Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
b Notes If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case,
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
POWER switch
(HOME)
New York Bogota
Santiago
Mexico City Chicago
AREA SET
CLOCK SET
NEXT
12:00:00AM
STBY
JAN 1 2008
60min
Y M D 12 00112008 AM
CLOCK SET
NEXT
STBY60min
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charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 105).
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 setting at the time of purchase, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 76).
z Tips The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can be displayed during playback (see page 72 for [DATA CODE]).
Refer to page 98 for information concerning World time difference.
If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 104).
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. To select the screen language, touch
(HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET] (p. 75).
Changing the language setting
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).
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 setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/ BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears.
b Notes Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel.
z Tips If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you
can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
Adjusting the LCD panel
190 degrees to the camcorder
2180 degrees (max.)
290 degrees (max.)
DISP/BATT INFO
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Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 73), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you press DISP/ BATT INFO.
Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.
Fastening the grip belt
Step 5: Selecting the media You can select the hard disk or Memory Stick PRO Duo as the recording/playback/ editing media on your camcorder. Select the media for movies and still images separately. The default setting is hard disk for movies and still images.
b Notes You can do recording/playback/editing
operations for the selected media. When you want to change media, reselect the media.
z Tips See pages 11 and 24 for the recordable time. See page 51 on dubbing/copying between two
media.
1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
The media setting screen for movies appears.
2 Touch the desired media and image quality.
indicates HD (high definition) image quality, and indicates SD (standard definition) image quality.
Selecting the media for movies
Hard disk
Memory Stick
Movie Still image
MOVIE MEDIA SET
MEMORY STICK
HDD HDD
MEMORY STICK
Select the media and image quality.
3
G etting Started
2
3 Touch [YES] t .
The media for movies is changed.
1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
The media setting screen for still images appears.
2 Touch the desired media.
3 Touch [YES] t .
The media for still images is changed.
To check the media setting
1 Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (Movie)/ (Still) lamp depending on which media you want to check.
2 Check the media icon on the screen.
: Hard disk : Memory Stick PRO Duo
Prepare a Memory Stick PRO Duo if Memory Stick PRO Duo has been selected as the media. For types of Memory Stick you can use in your camcorder, see page 2.
1 Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo. 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in
the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo
into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks.
3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.
2 If you have selected Memory Stick PRO Duo as the movie media, turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp lights up.
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it on while pressing the green button.
Selecting the media for still images
PHOTO MEDIA SET
HDD MEMORY STICK
Select the media.
Media icon
Inserting a Memory Stick PRO Duo
ACCESS lamp (Memory Stick PRO Duo)
24
The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the LCD screen when you insert a new Memory Stick PRO Duo.
3 Touch [YES].
To record only still images on a Memory Stick PRO Duo, touch [NO].
To eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and lightly push the Memory Stick PRO Duo in once.
b Notes Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover
during recording. If you force the Memory Stick PRO Duo into
the slot in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick PRO Duo, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed in step 3, format the Memory Stick PRO Duo (p. 61). Note that formatting will delete all data recorded on the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
When inserting or ejecting the Memory Stick PRO Duo, be careful so that the Memory Stick PRO Duo does not pop out and drop.
The capacity and approximate recordable time of the Memory Stick PRO Duo (Unit: min.) The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.
HD (high definition) image quality
SD (standard definition) image quality
b Notes When using a Memory Stick PRO Duo made
by Sony Corporation. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording conditions, [REC MODE] (p. 66), and the type of Memory Stick.
z Tips For the number of recordable still images, see
page 71.
AVC HD 16M (FH)
AVC HD 9M (HQ)
AVC HD 7M (SP)
AVC HD 5M (LP)
1GB 6 (6)
10 (9)
15 (10)
20 (15)