Camera Operating Guide Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started Using the Setup items a Editing images a DCR-SRIO0 Dubbing, Printing / Troubleshooting Additional Information Glossary, _; Additional information on this product and answers In frequently asked quesliens can be found at our Cuslemer Support Website. For connecting your computer, see "Computer Application Guide". http:i/www.sony.
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTIONTO_UC_ THERISKOF _ _CT_ICS_IOCK nO _omREMOWCOVER(O__AC_. _O USER-SEaVlC_A_EPA_TSI_SI_F. REFERSERVlClN_TO OU_IFIED SERVICEPERSO_E[- This symbol tile user uninsulated is intended to file presence to alert of 'dangerous voltage" within enclosure that sut_icient constitute magnJlude to a risk
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, attd keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnittgs, precautiotts and ittstructions oil the appliattce, or the otte described iu the operating instructions :rod adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug the sel fi'om the wall cleaning or polishing or aerosol with outlet belore il. Do not use liquid cleaners.
_MPOR_NT SAFEGUARDS{c0_ti_÷_} Lightning SafetyCheck For _ldded protection for this _t during _Llighming Slol'm, or when it is let_ unatlended and unused lor long periods ol time, unplug it from tile w_dl oul]et _lnd disconnect file illllenlla or c_tble system. This will prevent damage to tile set due to lighming and power-line surges. Upon completion of rely selvice or repairs to tile sel.
Readthis first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony (!ustomer Information (!enter 1-80(I222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the F(!(! related matters only.
Note Tbis equipment has been tested and Ibund to comply with the limits Ior a ('lass B digital device, pursuanl to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Tbese linlils are designed lo provide reasonable protection againsl harnfful interlcmncc ill a residential inslallation. This equipnlent generates, uses. and call radiale radio Irequency energy and. if nol installed and used in accordance with the Jnslruclions, inay cause barll]lll] illtcrlt2rclll2e to radio comnnmications.
Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, lens viewfinder,and • A setup item that is grayed out is not available under tile current recording or playback conditions. • Tile LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so uver99.99% of the pixels are uperational for effective use. Huwever. there may be some tiny black points and/orbright points (white. red. blue. or green in colorl that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder.
Noteson usingthe HardDisk DriveHandycam Save all yourrecordedimage data Note on usingthe camcorder in • hi tile case of your highlands inlage sa_e all your recorded images. that you save tile image computer Also, data being It is recon/mended data on a DVD (see "Computer you can save dmnaged, using Application it using your Guide). VCPJDVD 19,800 lPet). device Noteon disposal/transfer (p.71).
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................................... 3 Read this first ............................................................................................ 5 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 8 ........................................ What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam .......................... ...................................................
TaNe of Ce_te_ts/ce_ti_÷_} To record in dark places (NightShot) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To record sound with more presence (5.
"J'@ TIME/LANGU ................................................................................... (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) 64 Customizing 65 Personal Menu ................................................................... Creating the Playlist ................................................................................ 67 Playing the Playlist ..................................................................................
Et_joy&g _,i_fl ycmr Ha€# Disk Drive Hamfycam What youcan dowith yourHardDisk Drive Handycam You can record images to tile hard disk of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Haudycam offers more options than the tape or tile DVD camcorder for your convenience and entertainmm]t. U Recordingontothe hard disk for long hours (p.17,30) YOU c_m record more thLm seveu ho/lrs* wheu the image is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto file hard disk. All Ihe recorded images are saved on the free hard disk space.
Yuu can record the movie with 5.lch surround sound. You can create a DVD containing your movies with 5. lch surround sound with supplied computer software. This provides full sound on a home theater. OneTouchDVD Burn ("ComputerApplicationGuide") Yuu can save a recorded image oil a DVD with a simple touch, hnages that have not been saved to a DVD with One Touch DVD Burn can automatically be saved.
UsingyourHardDisk DriveHandycam Images are recorded oil tile internal hard disk. When tile hard disk becomes full. you canuut record nc'_ images. It is recommended that you save tile image data periudically, then delete the utmecessary images from the hard disk of your camcurder. • If you delete the images, you can record images on the lree hard disk space again. Preparing(p.15) Recording(p.3O) ViewingonyourHardDiskDriveRandycam • Viewing on the LCD screen (p.3l) • Viewing on aTV (p.
Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems Make _,ure that you haxe lkfilowiug items supplied with your camcorder. The nmnber in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP60 (1)(p.17) (1) (p.16) CD-ROM "lmageMixer for HDD Camcorder" (1) "Camera Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) "Computer Application Guide' (1) Power cord (1) (p.16) AN connecting cable (1) (p.42, 71,73) USB cable (1) (p.75, 77) Wireless Remote A button-type Commander (1) (p.
Step 2: Chargingthe battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.95) to your camcorder. • You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with your camcorder. (See tile reverse side of the baucWpack lot the modelnumber.
E" ;D The Recordingtime CHG when (charge) the Remove battery the DC IN jack lamp turns is fully off charged. AC Adaptor from Approxilnate lilne (rain.) available use a fully' charged battery pack. when you the on your camcorder. • Remove the AC Adaptor holding bolh your cmncorder mM lhe DC plug.
S'_÷p2: Chargingthebattery pack (co_i_ed/ Playbacktime Approximate titne (rain.) available'Mien use a fully charged battery pack. NP-FP50 you 105 125 160 190 NP-FP70 225 265 NP-FP71 270 315 NP-FPg0 400 475 NP-FP60 (supplied) On the battery pack • Before changing lhe baite D' pack, slide tile POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lanlp flashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.37) will not be correcl/y displayed under lhe lollowing conditions.
Step 3: Turningthe poweron, and holdingyour camcorder To record, slide the POWER switch to turn oil tile respective lamp. When using it for the first time. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.22). • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p.22h the next time you ltlrn on the power of your camcorder, lhe current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen lot a lbw seconds. POWER switch 2 Hold your camcorder correctly.
Step4: Adjustingthe LCDscreenandviewfinder Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to tile camcorder 1(_)), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play 1@). (_) 180 degrees (max.) D]SP/BATT ]NFO You can vic'_x images using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the LCD screen is poor. lens Extend lhe _.iewfinder until il clicks.
Step 5: Usingthe touch panel You can play back recorded images (p.28. 31 ), or change the settings (p.48) using tile touch paneh Touch the buttons displayed on the screen. You can change tile on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] on the (_ TIME/LANGU. (p.641. Support the rearof the LCD panel with your finger. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Touch tile t)ul_onon tile LCD screen.
Step 6: 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 tinm. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn oil your camcorder or slide the POWER switch. 4 Select the desired geographical area with I_q/l_q, then touch Iogl, • If you do not use your camcorder tor about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battcl T gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared lioln the nlemory. In that case.
Step7: Selectingthe aspect ratio (16:9or4:3) of the recordingimage By recording in tile 16:9 (wide) mode, can ettjoy wide-angle, high-resolution images. you • If you intend to view images on a wide TV, rccoMing in the 16:9 (wide) mode is rcconni/ended. POWER switch • You cannot change lhe aspect ratio in tile lollowing cases: while recording movies when [D. EFFECT] is sel to [OLD MOVIE] (p.581 • Dillerenccs in the angle of view between 16:9(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on lhe zoonl positioll.
_sind yo_lr camcorder with a_omag_ sefth_ds UsingEasyHandycameperatien _ Easy fla,d-ycam Easy Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all settings automatic witb just one press of the EASY button. Since only basic functions become available and screen lk_nt size increases for easy -- EASY button viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. The settingsof your camcorderduringEasy Handycamoperation Tom.'b [SETUP] to display the ax ailable For details on setup, See page 49.
Recordingwith ease ! :i_iiii! POWER switch is in tile OFF (CHG) posmon, / green buttl n only LM: _ 1 Slide the POWER (Movie) 2 Press switch [] _ To record still images in the direction of the arrow to light EASY. operation ON.] appears, then _ appears on the LCD operation Easy Handycam EASY 3 I Press START/STOP [] _ o.. _ee_mill STBY I_ (or [_). SIARI/ STOP ISTBYI IRECI To slop recording, press START/STOP again. • [REC MODE] is set to [HQ] (del)tull settings) (p.61).
1 SlidethePOWERswitch[_inthedirectionofthearrowtolightupthe_ (Still) lamp. 2 Press EASY. [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then _ appears on tile LCD screen. _60min _ EASY 112 Easy Handycam operation ON. 3 Press PHOTO [] lightly to adjust the focus O, then press it fully Q. %E Flashing e.Liglas up A shutter sound is heard. When iIIUIil disappears, the image has been recorded. • [_QUALITY] is set to [FINE] (det_mll settings) (p.57). Torecordthe nextstillimages Perform step 3.
Playbackwith ease POWER switch pressing _ ._ow_g_ | the [] green btltton only OFF (CHG) p(silk n, / '_-_ 1 Slide the tile when tile POWER Slide POWER switch switch isinintile tile direclion ol the arrow while T[, l_ay back images POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up (PLAY/EDIT) lamp, Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. 2 Press EASY. [Easy Handycam operation ON.
3 Start playback. Touch _ (Movie)tab, then touchthethumbnail [ ,l_160m n _ 100/112 I_ _egit_nit_g I revIOll • i " "" ) • Touch _/_ [ [ i p:i(_(2 [ _"_+_"""''"=_ When piggyback from the selected VISUAL INDEX scrcett. movie ,_ Toggle Pla_ or P&IIs¢ as ylltl lOtlch Rever'_e/Forv+ard reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the during pause to play back movie slowly. • Touch ISETUP] _ Touch _ back. 01:12:34 I ol lhe _cene/_ gc_D_ of the movieto be played back.
Recording Zoom lever Lens cover _ _;OT_ switch AOOESS,amp f START/STOP [] START/STOP [] 1 Slide the POWER switch in the Press direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the respective lamp. (CHG) 2 Start tile green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF position. recording. Press START/STOP [] (or [_). Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus O, then press it fully O. START/ STOP ISTBYI ,k. IRECI To slop recording, press START/STOP again.
Playback 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the [] Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. on tile LCD screen. Recording date Previous 6 images Next 6 The last recorded/l_layed back movie is lnarked wilh I_I. Also, when you touch IIl_l, you can play back tile l/lovie images lrOlll tile 1)oi11[ you have slopped previously. (Movie) tab (Still) tab _ (Playlist) tab (p.
4 Touch Previous/Next Date button to select the date of the desired You can search efficiently. for desired images by dale image. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the [] (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. IH IE Ju. ,8 1888 Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on Ihe LCD screen. _ 60rain _ DEC 21 2006 Ld 12:34:01 5 Touch [5_] while the selected date of the desired image is highlighted. Tile images for selected dale are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
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Functionsusedfor recording/playback,etc. [] • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to zoom to it level greater than l0 x (p.56), Press {_ If lash) setting. [] repeatedly to select tile No indicator displayed: Aut
To adjustthe exposurefor backlit subjects(BACKLIGHT) .............. [] To at[just tile exposure for backlit subjects, press BACKLIGHT [] to display r_. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. To fix the exposurefor the selected subject................................. [] See [SPOT METER] on page 52. Toaddspecialeffects............... See _. [] PICT. APPLI. on page 57. Torecordsoundwith morepresence (5.1chsurround recording) ..... _][] Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.
Fu_io_s use_ fmr recondite/playback, ÷_c. (co_i_ue_} Tousea tripod........................ [] Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 ram) to the tripud receptacle [] using a tripud screw. To attach the shoulder belt ......... [] Attach the shoulder belt (option:d) with your camcorder to the hook for the shoulder belt. To play back a series of 7 ..... iiii_Jill i!ii i!i¸iii_;¸_<:!i!;¸{ii!_¸;_¸ .......... still images(Slideshow)...........
Other part names and functions Tochecktheremainingbattery.... [] [] INFO appears tm tile seconds. Press the button while BATTERY INFO appears on the screen to extend the indication to the 20second maximum. BATTERY INFO "i Remannng balte W 4ch microphone When an exlernal microphone (optional) is connecled, it lakes precedence over the internal nlicrophone, Set tile POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO [_. lfyou press this button once.
Checking/Deletingthe last scene (Review/Reviewdeleting) You can check Ihe last recorded movies/still images. Also, you c:ut delele the checked images. If tile checked scene is unnecessary, you can delele it on file spot. 1 Slide the POWER switch the _ (Movie) or 0 then touch [_7. 1 Press _ during the review. to light up (Still) lamp, nEWEW 7 The playback of the latest scene starts. Movie 2 Touch • You [YES]. cannol recover a SCelle OllCe you delete it.
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback ( ) is a reference page. The indicators din'lug recording ',.','illnot be recorded. [] Remaining battery (approx.) (37) [] Image size (57) [] Recording mode (_/SP/_) [] Quality ([FINE]/ [] Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / IRE(-!] (recording)) [] Number of recurdable still images [] Counter (hour: minute: second) [] Remaining recordable time of movies [] 5.
I_ica_o_s disNay÷d du_i_ r÷co_d[_/Nay_ack {continued) ( ) is a reference page. Center When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators are displayed. Upper left Upper Center Upper right {_ NightShot (34) S[_ Super NightShot (55) ['1_] Color Slow Shutter (55) rztl PictB ridge connecting (75) _\_ [|_ [_"1 Warning (88) Bottom Bottom Center _+, Picture effect (58) Digilal effecl (58) Upper left J_5.
RemoteCommander Remove Remote tile insulation Conlnlander. sheet before using tile [] DATA CODE (p.62) Displays the date and time dala of the rt:corded press [] this while playing (p.62) selling when you back. PHOTO (p.27, 30) The on-screen button % or calnera images will inmge when be recorded [] SCAN/SLOW [] _ [] PLAY (p.29, 31) [] STOP (p.29, 31) _ you press this as a still image. (p.29, 31) (Previous/Next) [] DISPLAY [] Transmitter [] START/STOP (p.
Playingthe image on a TV Connecl your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecgng cable [] or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO [_. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlel using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. • To view tile recorded images on a computer, see "Computer Applicalion Guide". A/V jack VCRs or TVs .........
• If you connect lhe cauncorder Iv)a TV, you cannot play back ilnages with 5.1ch surround sound. Using the supplied computer applications ("Computcr Application Guide"), you can create aDVD containing movies with the 5. Icb surround sound on an appropriate device. • On some 4:3 TVs, the still images recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may not be displayed hill screen. This is not a mallhnction.
Savingimages Recorded images are stored on lhe internal hard disk of tile camcerder. Due Io some limitations on Ihe inlemal hard disk. make sure that you save Ihe image dala to the exlernal media. You can save the images recorded on Ihe camcorder as described below. By,using the software in lhe supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recorded on the camcorder. For delails, see "Compuler Application Guide".
Deletingimages You can provide free hard disk space deleting image data on tile camcorder. by • You can check tile tree hard disk space of the camcorder on [HDD INFO] 1p.59). • Protected images cannot be deleted. To delete the images, cancel tile protection (p.701. • hnportant data should be saved 1p.441. • Do not delete the image data on tile hard disk of the cat/lcordel_ fronl youl_ 3 Touch [DELETE]. 4 the image Tile selected image Select to be deleted. is marked DELETE conlputer.
#÷_÷tisS imaS÷s (ssstisssd} 5 You can delete movies at once. or still images by date Touch _ while the selected date of the desired image is highlighted. Go back to the VISUAL INDEX screen. 4 | Slide the POWER switch to light up the F¢1 (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on tile LCD screen. _ 60rain DEC 21 2006 6 Touch [EDIT], then touch [DELETE DATE] --* [YES]. _60min H _ H 12:34:01 1/2 Delete movies or still ilnages recorded on the selected date at once.
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L;s#_g tl_e Se_p i_em__ Usingthe Setupitems 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the respective lamp. Slide the POWER the center (CHG) [] 2 Touch the Unnx ailable LCD screen only switch when ['or mo',,'ies : Settings for still images : Sellings for PLAY/EDIT items will be grayed pressing switch tile green button in is in the OFF position, : Settings to select while tile POWER the setup item. out.
(_) Touch [gggff01---+[SETUP]. (_ Select the desired setup item. Touch [_B/[ _] to select the item, then touch [_. (The process in step (_) is the same as that in step (_).) (_) Select the desired item. • You can also touch tile item directly 1oselect il, (_) Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch [_--+ E_ (close) to hide the setup screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch _ to return to the previous screen.
The following settings are made Handycana operalion (p.24). Positionoflamp: CAMERA SET PROGRAM ___[ Easy EasyHandycam I @ @ AUTO SPOT METER @ @ AUTO EXPOSURE @ @ AUTO WHITE AE @ @ AUTO AUTO BAh AUTO SHUTTER @ SPOT FOCUS @ @ FOCUS @ @ AUTO @ { *l/OFF FLASH SET SUPER NS COLOR @ SLOW S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL OFF @ OFF @ OFF @ OFF @ ZOOM STEADYSHOT DSTILL ON @ _SELF-TIMER OFF @ OFF @ ON SET (p.56) _BURST @ OFF _QUALITY @ FINE @ @ _IMAGE PICT.
Position oflamp: _STANDARD LEos,,..d,oam J SET (p.61) REC MODE @ HQ VOLUME @ MULTI-SOUND MICREF LEVEL @ @ @.1 STEREO NORMAL SUR MONITOR @ LCDNF @ @ @ TV TYPE @ @ @ USB SPEED @ @ @ .1 @ DATE/TIME SET DATA CODE [] DISPLAY REMAINING REMOTE CTRL @ @ /NORMAL// NORMAL/. .1 AUTO @ @ REC LAMP @ @ BEEP @ @ @ @.1 DISP OUTPUT @ @ @ LCD PANEL SETUP @ @ @ @ @ @ ROTATE A.SHUT OFF 1 CALIBRATION @ ON ON 5rain @ __'_TIME/LANGU. (p.64) CLOCK @ @ @ @.
CAMERASET Settingsto adjustyour camcorder tothe recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ SUNSET&MOON**( _ ) STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with _. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 48 for details on selecting setup items. You can record images effectively in various situations wilh Ihe PROGRAM AE fuuclion. P,'AUTO Select to automatically record images efli:ctively without the [PROGRAM AE] function.
INDOOR (;_-) You can fix the brightness of an image manually. When recording ittdoors on a clear day, for example, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to tile window by fixing tile exposure to that of the wall side of the room.
Automatically activates the electrottic shutter tu adjust tile shutter speed whett recurding in bright conditious if you set it to ION]/the default setting).
• Tile setting power returns source _r to [OFF] more alter than you remove tile five l/dnlltes. • Tile shluler depending image You can record images at a maximunl of 16 times tile sensitivity of NightShot in dark places. Set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while tile NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON. S[_ and ["SUPER NS"] flash on the screen. To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NS] to [OFF]. • Do not use NightShot and [SUPER NS] in bright places. This may cause a mallunction.
[] STILLSET Settingsforstill images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE,etc.) You c:m select the mnximum zoom level ill case you Waltt to zooul to ;i level greater thau IO×/the delkmlt setting) while recording. Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom. W[_ W The default settings are marked with _'. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 48 for details on selecting setup items.
PICT.APPLI. Special effectsonimages oradditional functionson recording/playback (PICT. EFFECT/D.EFFECT,etc.) FINE (FINE) Records still images at the fine in/age qu alily Icxel. STANDARD (STD) Records still images quality level. at the standard image The size of still images (Approx. RB) FINE 1540 (FINE) STANDARD 640 (STD) 1150 960 150 480 420 60 still images You can add the following recording images.
_, NCT. APPLL {continued} Using the viewfinder You c_madjust IEXPOSUREI and I FADERI 'a hile using tile vie'M-inder by having the LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. (!) Make sure Ihe _ (Movie) lamp lights up. (_) Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD screen x_iththe screen facing out. appears. @ Touch [_il. [Set LCD off?] appears on lhe scrcen. @ Touch [YESI. The LCD screen is turned o11. (_) Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in Ihe viewfinder.
HDD SET Settingsfor the hard disk (HDD FORMAT/HDDINFO, etc.) IW HOD By conm:cting the USB cable bct_ ec.n the camcorder a computer, and lronl the computer yo/i cull access See page 48 for details setup items. on selecting Yuu can delete all the images of the camcorder to recover on the hard disk recordable free to the hard disk of the camcordelL PictBridge PRINT See page 75. space • For details "Computer on a conlpllter Application COllnecth)n, see Guide".
The [DROP SENSOR[ is set to [ON] as the default setting. When the drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder 1_ appears), may not record/play back tile images protect tile internal hard disk. you to • Set tile drop sensor to [ON] (delault _tting) when you use tile canlcordeE Olherwise when you drop lhe canlcorder, you nlay danlage tbe hard disk of lhe calllcordel2 • In a non-gravity situation, tile drop sensor aclivatcs.
STANDARD SET Settings while recording or other basic settings (RECMODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are marked with P,'. The indicators in parentheses appear when the item is selected. See page 48 for details on selecting setup items. You can select whether to play, back audio recorded using [RE(7 CTRL]/p.73 )with dual SO/lnd or stereo Sollnd. P,'STEREO Plays back with main and sub sound (or stereo sound). 1 You can select an image quality of tile movie from three levels.
_ $_NDARD SET {c0_i_e_} You can select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio image appears in the viewfinder. The recorded image will not be affected when you change the setting. even Normal setting (standard type of screen) N LCD BRIGHT You can a@ist screen. the brightness (_) Acliust the brightness _" LETTERBOX of the LCD with [_/Ei_. SQUEZE(Squeeze) Expands the image vertically if black bands at the top and bottom in 16:9 (x_ide) aspect ratio are undesirable. (_) Touch [_.
DATERIME _'ZOOMLINK I I _omm Change the numhcr of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the 7oolIl lever on your camcorder.* 61MARES JAN 1 20_ Displa} s thumbnails of 6 images. 121MARES [l_Date Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom butlons on the [2_Time CAMERADATA LCD ]]';lille or on the Renlote Colnnlallder. Movie •_ 6omin ' _"AUTO Displa3 s the remaining hard disk free space for ahout eight seconds as dcscrihed helots.
_ $_NDARD SET {c0_ti_e_} (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) See page 48 for details on selecting setup items. I,,.ON A melody sounds _hen you start/st%:_ recording_ or operate the touch paneh OFF See page 22. Cancels the melody. LCD PANEL Sho_xs displays such as the counter on the LCD screen and in the vicwfinder. V-OUT/PANEL You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local areawith A/V when using your camcorder overseas. Refer to "World time difference" on page 93.
CustomizingPersonalMenu Yuu can add desired setup items to Personal Menu. and customize Personal Menu settings. This is convenient if you add frequently used setup items to Personal Mmm. 1 Touch I_ggg01--+ [P-MENU SET UP] --+ [DELETE]. If the desired setup item is not displayed. touch [_/[_. Yuu can add up to 27 setup items for (Movie),Q (Still)orfTl (PLAY/EDIT). Delete a less important setup itmn, if you want to add more. 1 Touch I_ggg01--* [P-MENU SET UP] --+ [ADD].
g_stomizi_ 4 / P÷_so_a_r_e_u (so_ti_sd) Touch _ -+ [P-MENU SET UP] -* [SORT]. If the desired setup item is not displayed, touch [_/[X]. 2 Touch the setup item you want to move. 3 Touch _,_ tomove the setup item to the desired place. 4 Touch I0_1. To sort more items, repeat step 2 to 4. 5 Touch [END] --* [_3. • You cannot in(we [P-MENU SET UP]. Touch _ --* [P-MENU SET UP] --* [RESET] --* [YES] --* [YES] --* I_.
Edith_g images Creatingthe Playlist A Playlist is a list displaying your favorite movies selected lrom the original movies. Playlist (_ Glossary (p.101/ 5 Touch F5_ --* [YES]. _rrin • Donor remove the battery pack orthe AC Adaptor flom you camcorder while editing the Playlisl. It may damage tile hard disk of tile camcorder. • You can add up lo 99 scenes in the Playlisl. • You cannot add still images on the Playlisl.
grea_ia# the P_ayHst(aa_ti_ued) 4 Touch [5_] --* [YES]. 5 Select the designated position with [*--]/[-*]. To erase all the scenes at the same time Touch IERASE ALLI in step 2 _ • The original erase images the images are not changed IYESI. even if you Move destination l]'oln the Playlist. 0 Touch _ bar -* [YES]. • When you have selected multiplescenes, tile scenes 4 / Slide the POWER switch to light up the F_ (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on tile LCD screen.
PlayingthePlaylist Setting image protection(Protection) You can play tile Playlist. You can protect selected images not to be deleted (p.45). By setting protection, you can prevem your images from being deleted by mistake. 1 Slidethe POWER switch to light up the []_ (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on tile LCD screen. You can set protection Io an individual image. Touch _ 4 (Playlist)tab. A list of the scenes appears.
$÷tti_ imaSs p_ots+tis_ (Protection} {c+_ti_s_l To cancel protection from the desired image Touch tileimage marked wifll o-_ ill step 3. o-_ m:u'kdisappears. You can set protection for selected images by recording date. 4 / Slide the POWER switch to light up the [] (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on tile LCD screen. 2 Touch [DATE]. Date button r,j •) Select the desired date to protect with Previous/Next Date button, then touch r_R3. Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Duflfliflg, Pfi#fing Dubbingto VCR/DVDdevices You can save images on your camcurder to VCRs or DVD recorders. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor lk)r this operation /p. 16). Refer alsu to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. • To saveimage data on your computeror 1osave DVD using a computer, see "Computer ApplicationGuide". • You cannol use the i.LINK cable. • Since you dub your data lo olher device tbrougb analogue dala.
gubbi_ to VCR/gVgdevices (c0_ti_ued) 1 Slide the POWER the _ switch to light up (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. Set ITV TYPE] accoMing to Illeplayback device (p.42). 2 Insert the recording media for your VCR or DVD recorder. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the inpul mode. Connect your camcorder to the VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) [] or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) [_. • Connect your camcorder _ VCR or DVD device.
Recordingimagesfrom a TV or VCR/DVDdevice You catt record camcorder. images or TV programs from a VCR. TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of Comtect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor lk_r this operation /p. 16). Refer also to the instructiott mattuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Rec0_die_ imagesfroma TV 0r VCR/DVDdevine {coe_ie_ed} 1 Connect your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) [] or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) [_. • (_'onnecl your calncorder of a TV or VCR/DVD / to the outpul .iltcks de_ice. If you are recording from a VCR/ DVD device, insert the video tape or the DVD into the playback device. 3 Slide the POWERswitch to light up the _ (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. II HI"Touch _ -_ [REC CTRL].
Printingrecordedstill images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can prittt out still images using a PictBridge compliattt printer without counectiug tile camcorder to a computer. 3 Touch [PictBridge PRINT]. When connection is complete, (PictBridge connecling) appears on tile screen. _'PictBridge Conttect _our camcorder to tile wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation. Turn on the power of the printer. • Toprint slill imagesafter having copiedd/era onto a computer, .
?_i_ti_ reco_d÷_still ima_÷s (?ictB_id_÷ compliant pri_te_) (co_tim_ed) 5 Touch [EXEC] -_ [YES]. When printing is finished. [Printing...] disappears and the image selection screen appears again. You can contintte to print other images. 6 When printing is finished, [END] -* touch [END]. • Relcr also to the instruction manual lor tile prinler to be used. • Do not attempt the lollowing operations when [] is on file screen. The operations may not be perlormed properly.
Jacksto connectexternaldevices [] REMOTE jack • Connecl ()tiler optional accessories. [] Aclive htterface Shoe oA_uvo interfaceslue The Active httefface Shoe suppliespower to optitmal accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. Tile accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch oil your camcorder. Refer also to the instructiott manual details.
Troubleshoo#_g Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use tile %llowing table to troubleshoot tile problem. If tile problem persists, remove tile power source and contact your Sony defiler. Lo For connecting your camcerder to your cempuler, see "Computer Applicalion Guide". Note before sending your camcorder for repair • Your camcorder may be needed to initialize or change the currcnl hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the problem.
Your camcorder gets warm. • This is bcc:msc the po_ cr has bc_'n turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. off your c mlcorder :rod le:we it for a while in :l cool pl ice. The power does • Thcbattcry (p.16). not turn on. pack is not attached to the camcorder. • The battery pack is discharged • The plug of the AC Adaptor (p.16). The power abruptly turns or running Attach a charged low. Charge has been removed battery pack to thecamcordcr the battery pack (p.16).
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor. • Turn off the power, and remo_e the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again. An unknown image • The camcorder An unknown appears indicator remains MODE] appears • They may be _xarning The image on the screen. is in [DEMO indicators on the LCD (p59) Touch the LCD screen on the screen. or messages (p.88). screen.
Refer also to "Adjusting Pressing the image START/STOP during or PHOTO recording" does (p.82). not record movies/still images. • Slide the POWER swilch Io light up Ihe _ (Movie) or Ihc _ (Still) hunp. • Your camcorder is recording the image you hax e.just shot on the haM disk of the camcorder. You cannot press PHOTO while [CAPTURE] or |||1 appears on the LCD screen (p.27, 30). • Thehard disk of the camcorder islhlh Delete unnecessary images. Or perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59).
The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time. • When you record an object that moves fast. the time available for recording ma) shorten (p.I 7. 61). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn on your camcorder and leave it lbr a while. If you still cannot record, take the camcorder to a warm place.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • The spots appear _hen you are recoMing in IS UPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a mall_mction. The color of the image is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.34). The image appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.34). The image appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
"{Z]" is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of the data may have faih:d. It may be indicated correctly _hen you turn off the po_ er and then turn it on again. • You removed the AC Adaptor or the batteU pack bel)ore the ACCESS lamp is turned on after recording. This may damage your image data and [] is displayed. "_" is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • The image data is damaged. Dclctc the image marked with _ (p.45).
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with: NightShot [SUPER NS] [COLOR SLOW S] [OLD MOVIE] • [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to _ You cannot (Still). use [SPOT METER]. • You cannot use [SPOT METER[ together with: NightShot [SUPER NS] [COLOR SLOW S] • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO]. You cannot use [EXPOSURE].
[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. UseNightShot or [SUPER NS]. • You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with: IFADERI [D. EFFECT] IPROGRAM ALl IEXPOSUREI [SPOT METER] You cannot use [_ SELF-TIMER]. • You cannot use IN SELF-TIMER] together with [FADER]. You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [FADER] together xqth: [SUPER NS] [COLOR SLOW S] [D. EFFECT] You cannot use [D. EFFECT]. • You cannot use [D.
Scenes cannot be added in the Playlist. • The added scenes exceed 99. Delete unnecessary scenes (p.45, 67). A scene cannot be deleted. • Protected im.ges cannot be deleted. C.ncel the im.ge protection (p.70) Images from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • Touch Ig2g_ff_ _ The aspect to the TV. ratio of the • Set ITV TYPE] Images • from Yo[I No sound IREC CTRLI cHnnot playback depending connected zool]/ is heard 1p.74).
Warningindicatorsand messages _}_ (Warning camcorder)* If indicators appear on tile LCD screen or in the vie'_ finder, check the lk)llowiug. Some symptums you can fix by yourself. If the prublem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact yuur Sony dealer or local authorized SoW service lhcility. on the hard disk of the Fast flashing An error might have occurred _ith the hard disk drive in your camcorder. • _-_ (Warning camcorder)* on the hard disk of the Fast flashing .
"_'_ (Warning camera-shake indicator warning) pertaining to g___'_HDD full. Cannot • Delete unnecessa • The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. • Tile camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder ste idy with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camerashake warning indicator does not disappear. * You hear a nmlody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p.64). _-_ Movie scene Cannot record.
War_i_ Access iaNeatars a_ messa_÷s {ca_tia_ed} error. • An error occurred during reading or writing the hard disk of the camcorder. Management new file? file damaged. • Tile drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder, and you may not record the image. Set the drop sensor to [OFF], and you may be able to record the image again. • Yotlr data camcordcr Error. Cancel the task. • Check the printer. Cannot print. Check the printer.
• EasyHandycam Already added to _ Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p.24) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p.24) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected. (p.24) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected. (p.24) mode's P-M ENU. Drop sensor activated. ended. USB function Press END button and end USB connection. • During USB connection, you cannot perform One Touch DVD Burn. Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.24) • Other _-\_ Please connect AC Adaptor.
Usingyourcamcorderabroad Power supply Yuu can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using tile AC Adaptor supplied "_ith your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially axailable AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. [AO-L200_ ................... @_@ [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is a NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV.
Setting to the localtime You cnn easil) set the clock to tile local time by setting a time difference "_x hen using your camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [DST SET] in the _ TIME/LANGU. (p.22).
Filesonthe camcorderharddisk/folderstructure The files/folder structure are shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge tile files/ folder structure, whett recording/phlyittg back images ott a camcurder. To et\ioy still images or movies by connecting to a computer, refer to "Computer Application Guide." then use the supplied application. -- OTDVDBRN.IND -- [AVFJNFO]_ AVIN0001JNP -- MODELCFGJND__ E -- [_/IP_ROOT] -- [DCJM] _ AVIN0001 VINO001 .BNP .
Aboutthe "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack This unit is compatible wilh an "In%LITHIUM" battery pack (P series). Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. "Inlk_LITHIUM" P series battery packs have the ('_),_,o,,H,,_,_O.+ mark. What is an "InfoLITHIUM" pack? battery An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is :, lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger (optional).
Maintenanceand precautions Onuseandcare • Do not use or store file calncorder _lld _Lccessol'ies in tile R_llowing locatbms. Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid pblc*$s. Ne'_'er ]eil_.e theln exposed to tmnperatures abo_e 60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near beaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may nlalhmctbm or become delormed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration, The cmncorder may malhmction. Near strong radio waves or radiation.
OntheLCDscreen • Do not use a sharp-pointed • Do not exert excessive pressure on tile LCD sclven. Blurs appem" and it may cause a Inalhlllction ol your LCD screen. Doing of tile screen. • You cannot canlcorder, • 11 your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual inlage may appeal on the LCD screen. This is not a nmlfimcfion. • While you are using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may Ileal up. This is nol a malhmction.
Maistssasss ass p_÷sa_[tioss {ssstisss_} M Procedures Connect your camcorder to a _all outlet using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leax e your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours. To changethe battery of the Remote Commander (_) While pressing (m the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull ()tit the battery case. @ Place a new batte U with the + side l_Jcing up. (_) Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks.
Specifications System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Hard Disk 31)GB Audiocompressionformat Dolby Digital 2/5. I ch Dolby Digital 5,1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recording format Movie MPEG2-PS Still image Exif .1 ¥i: r.2,2 Recording/playback time HQ:Approx. 44t1 rain SP: Approx. 6511rain LP: Approx. 1 250 nlin Number of recordable movies/still images Movie: Maximum of 9 999 Still image: Maximum of 9 999 Viewfinder Electric x iewfinder coh)r Image device 5.
Dimensions (Approx.) 82 × 69 × 149 mm (3 3/8 × 2 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.) (w×h×d) Mass (Approx.) 535 g (t lb 2 oz) main unit only 615 g ( 1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FP60 rechargeabte battery pack Ontrademarks and l-"mr_lr-JN/CZF_l'T= • "Handycam" registered trademarks • "InIoLITHIUM • "MenloryStick • Do]by • Dolby Hz Power consumption 18w All other Storage temperature -20°C to + 6()°C 48×29×81 Digital 5.
@ 5.1chsurround sound A s) stem tlmt pla) s back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at tile rear (right and left) with an additional low-pass sub woofer counted as a 0.1 channel for ftcquencies of 120Hz or lower. The stlb wool_:r is only counted as 0.1 channel because its playback band is narrow. The all-round audio reproduction is more realistic than stereo, which only reproduces movement of sound from side to side.
Gtossary (co_tim_÷_} Protection The setting for preventing image data. )ou fronl deleting Recording mode By setting the recording mode be_)re recording, you can select the image quality. There arc 3 modes: HQ (high qualityL SP (standard play) and LP (long play). The higher the recording quality, the shorter the recording time. Thumbnail Reduced-size images which en ible )ou to view many images at the same time. The VISUAL INDEX screen uses a Ihumbnail display system. USB 2.0 USB 2.
Index Numeric 121MAGES ........................... 63 16:9 (wide) ............................ 23 4:3 ......................................... 23 5.1 ch surround recording 5.1 ch surround sound 6IMAGES ......35 .......... ............................. 101 63 A A/V connecting 15, 42, 71, 73 A/V .jack .............. Adaptor ACCESS 42, 71,73, ..................... lamp Active Shoe 77 30 ........... 35 ............................... C Digital ......................
Holding the camcorder ......... 19 Moisture 61 MOSAIC HQ ........................................ condensation ......... 96 .............................. 58 REC lcon.......,be_ Image Di_7)lal management IMAGE SIZE hnageMixer Camcorder INDOOR indicat_:_ files-,.,., ....................... 94 57 15 .............................. 53 "Ink)LITHIUM" battm T pack .............................................. 95 Initialize/Reset) Insulation sheet ................... 37 ................
Recording lime ..................... 17 Speaker ................................. 37 REC (-WRL ........................... 74 Specifications ....................... 99 REC LAMP .......................... 63 SPORTS (Sports lesson) ,,,... 52 REC MODE .......................... 61 SPOTLIGHT ........................ 52 REDEYE REDUC ................ 54 SPOT FOCUS ................ 54, 85 REMAINING ....................... 63 SPOT METER Remaining battery ................. 37 (Flexible spol meter) .,....
