2-672-377-12(1) Enjoying with your Hard Disk 12 Drive Handycam Getting Started Camera Operating Guide 15 Easy Handycam 24 Read this first Recording /Playback 30 Using the Setup items 48 Editing images 67 Dubbing, Printing 71 Troubleshooting 78 Additional Information 92 DCR-SR100 Glossary, Index 101 Com p App uter licat ion G u ide For connecting to your computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.
WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
Read this first (continued) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens • A setup item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision 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 and the viewfinder. These points are normal.
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data • In the case of your image data being damaged, save all your recorded images. It is recommended that you save the image data on a DVD using your computer (see “Computer Application Guide”). Also, you can save it using VCR/DVD device (p.71). • It is recommended that you save your image data periodically after recording.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...................................................................3 Read this first ............................................................................................5 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam ........................................8 Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam..........................12 Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam.................................................
Table of Contents (continued) To record in dark places (NightShot) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To record sound with more presence (5.
TIME/LANGU...................................................................................64 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu ...................................................................65 Editing images Creating the Playlist ................................................................................67 Playing the Playlist ..................................................................................69 Setting image protection (Protection) ..................
Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam You can record images to the hard disk of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for your convenience and entertainment. “Recording and viewing” : clear, easy and convenient Recording onto the hard disk for long hours (p.17, 30) You can record more than seven hours* when the image is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard disk.
Realistic sounds can be recorded (5.1ch surround sound) (p.35) Connecting Hard Disk Drive Handycam to a computer One Touch DVD Burn (“Computer Application Guide”) Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam You can record the movie with 5.1ch surround sound. You can create a DVD containing your movies with 5.1ch surround sound with supplied computer software. This provides full sound on a home theater. You can save a recorded image on a DVD with a simple touch.
Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Images are recorded on the internal hard disk. When the hard disk becomes full, you cannot record new images. It is recommended that you save the image data periodically, then delete the unnecessary images from the hard disk of your camcorder. • If you delete the images, you can record images on the free hard disk space again. Preparing (p.15) Recording (p.30) Viewing on your Hard Disk Drive Handycam • Viewing on the LCD screen (p.31) • Viewing on a TV (p.
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP60 (1) (p.17) AC Adaptor (1) (p.16) “Camera Operating Guide” (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p.16) Getting Started CD-ROM “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” (1) “Computer Application Guide” (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 71, 73) USB cable (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the 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 the reverse side of the battery pack for the model number.) Installing the battery pack with excess force may lead to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack performance or difficulty in removing the battery pack.
5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Remove the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack BATT (battery) release lever • When you remove the battery pack, make sure that none of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p.19) is on. When storing the battery pack Use up the battery pack completely if you do not intend to use it for a long time (p.95).
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. LCD screen opened* LCD screen closed NP-FP50 105 125 NP-FP60 (supplied) 160 190 NP-FP70 225 265 NP-FP71 270 315 NP-FP90 400 475 Battery pack * When the LCD backlight turns on. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.
Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder To record, slide the POWER switch to turn on the 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.22), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds. POWER switch 2 Hold your camcorder correctly.
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 180 degrees (max.) The viewfinder You can view images using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor. DISP/BATT INFO Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Extend the viewfinder until it clicks. Move it until the image is clear.
Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded images (p.28, 31), or change the settings (p.48) using the touch panel. Touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Touch the button on the LCD screen. You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] on the TIME/LANGU. (p.64). Getting Started Support the rear of the LCD panel with your finger. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the 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 time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch. 4 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch CLOCK SET AREA26 • 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.
Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording image By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution images. • If you intend to view images on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended. To play back images after connecting your camcorder to a TV Getting Started POWER switch • You cannot change the aspect ratio in the following cases: – while recording movies – when [D. EFFECT] is set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.
Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all settings automatic with just one press of the EASY button. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. EASY button The settings of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation Touch [SETUP] to display the available setup items.
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Recording with ease Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. To record movies To record still images Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press EASY. [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen. 60min STBY EASY Easy Handycam operation ON. SETUP 3 Press START/STOP B (or C).
Still images 1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Still) lamp. 2 Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. 112 60min EASY Easy Handycam operation ON. SETUP 3 Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B. Shutter click Beep min 112 min EASY EASY SETUP SETUP Flashing bLights up A shutter sound is heard. When •[ disappears, the image has been recorded. QUALITY] is set to [FINE] (default settings) (p.57).
Playback with ease POWER switch Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. To play back images 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. 2 Press EASY. [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then Recording date Previous 6 images Next 6 images DATE 60min EASY DEC 21 2006 appears on the LCD screen.
3 Start playback. Movies Touch (Movie) tab, then touch the thumbnail of the movie to be played back. 100/112 01:12:34 60min Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen) EASY 001-0001 Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Next scene Recording date/time JAN 1 2006 12:00:00 AM SETUP Reverse/ Forward When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • Touch [SETUP] t [VOLUME], then adjust it with / .
Recording/Playback Recording Zoom lever Lens cover PHOTO POWER switch Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch. START/STOP A ACCESS lamp START/STOP B 1 Slide the POWER switch in the Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the respective lamp. 2 Start recording. Movies Still Images Press START/STOP A (or B). 60min REC Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.
Playback 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Recording date DATE 60min DEC 21 2006 EDIT 12:34:01 The last recorded/played back movie is marked with i. Also, when you touch i, you can play back the movie from the point you have stopped previously. Previous 6 images Next 6 images P-MENU (Movie) tab (Still) tab (Playlist) tab (p.69) 2 Start playback.
Playback (continued) Searching for the desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently. 4 Touch Previous/Next Date button to select the date of the desired image. 60min 1 Slide the POWER switch 21DATE 12 2006 repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc. • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 × (p.56). To use the flash ...................... 8 Press (flash) 8 repeatedly to select the setting. No indicator displayed: Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness. r (No flash): Records without flash. Recording To use zoom .......................
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) .............. 5 To fix the exposure for the selected subject................................. 6 To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 5 to display .. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. See [SPOT METER] on page 52. To add special effects ............... 6 See PICT. APPLI. on page 57. To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) .....
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (continued) To use a tripod........................ qg Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm) to the tripod receptacle qg using a tripod screw. To attach the shoulder belt ......... 0 Attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder to the hook for the shoulder belt. Playback To play back a series of still images (Slide show) ........... 6 Touch on the still image playback screen (p.31).
Other part names and functions Recording/playback To check the remaining battery .... qf Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO qf. If you press this button once, BATTERY INFO appears on the screen for about seven seconds. Press the button while BATTERY INFO appears on the screen to extend the indication to the 20second maximum. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL Remaining battery (approx.
Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) You can check the last recorded movies/still images. Also, you can delete the checked images. If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can delete it on the spot. Checking the last scene (Review) 1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) or then touch . (Still) lamp, 60min REVIEW 101-0001 1 Press during the review. 100/112 60min REVIEW Delete? The playback of the latest scene starts.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback ( ) is a reference page. The indicators during recording will not be recorded. Recording movies 60min REC Recording still images 00:01:00 [60min] 60min P-MENU 112 P-MENU 9 Image size (57) 2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) (61) 0 Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (57) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / [REC] (recording)) qa Number of recordable still images 4 Counter (hour: minute: second) 5 Remaining recordable time of movies 6 5.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (continued) ( ) is a reference page. Indicators on the LCD screen and viewfinder Center Indicator NightShot (34) Super NightShot (55) Color Slow Shutter (55) PictBridge connecting (75) When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators are displayed.
Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet 1 DATA CODE (p.62) Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images (p.62) when you press this while playing back. 2 PHOTO (p.27, 30) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. 3 SCAN/SLOW (p.29, 31) 4 . > (Previous/Next) (p.29, 31) 5 PLAY (p.29, 31) 6 STOP (p.29, 31) 7 DISPLAY (p.21) 9 START/STOP (p.26, 30) q; Power zoom (p.34, 36) qa PAUSE (p.
Playing the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet 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 the recorded images on a computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.
• If you connect the camcorder to a TV, you cannot play back images with 5.1ch surround sound. Using the supplied computer applications (“Computer Application Guide”), you can create a DVD containing movies with the 5.1ch surround sound on an appropriate device. • On some 4:3 TVs, the still images recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may not be displayed full screen. This is not a malfunction.
Saving images Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of the camcorder. Due to some limitations on the internal hard disk, make sure that you save the image data to the external media. You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below. Saving images on DVD using your computer By using the software in the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recorded on the camcorder. For details, see “Computer Application Guide”.
Deleting images You can provide free hard disk space by deleting image data on the camcorder. • You can check the free hard disk space of the camcorder on [HDD INFO] (p.59). • Protected images cannot be deleted. To delete the images, cancel the protection (p.70). • Important data should be saved (p.44). • Do not delete the image data on the hard disk of the camcorder from your computer. 3 Touch [DELETE]. 4 Select the image to be deleted. The selected image is marked with DELETE DATE .
Deleting images (continued) Deleting images by date You can delete movies or still images by date at once. 5 Touch while the selected date of the desired image is highlighted. Go back to the VISUAL INDEX screen. 1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. DATE] t [YES]. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
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Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the respective lamp. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button in the center only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. : Settings for movies : Settings for still images : Settings for PLAY/EDIT 2 Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
1 Touch t[SETUP]. 2 Select the desired setup item. Touch / to select the item, then touch in step 2.) 3 Select the desired item. . (The process in step 3 is the same as that • You can also touch the item directly to select it. 4 Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to hide the setup screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen.
Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.24). Position of lamp: Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam CAMERA SET (p.52) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL.
PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam Movie Still REC MODE VOLUME MULTI-SOUND MICREF LEVEL SUR MONITOR z – – HQ – – z Position of lamp: STANDARD SET (p.61) – z z – – NORMAL z – – LCD/VF SET z z z – –/NORMAL/–/ NORMAL/–*1 TV TYPE USB SPEED DATA CODE DISPLAY REMAINING REMOTE CTRL REC LAMP BEEP DISP OUTPUT SETUP ROTATE A.
CAMERA SET Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 48 for details on selecting setup items. SUNSET&MOON**( ) Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets, general night views or fireworks. LANDSCAPE**( ) PROGRAM AE You can record images effectively in various situations with the PROGRAM AE function.
INDOOR (n) EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of an image manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for example, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room.
CAMERA SET (continued) AUTO SHUTTER Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions if you set it to [ON] (the default setting). SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen. • It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.
• The setting returns to [OFF] after you remove the power source for more than five minutes. SUPER NS (Super NightShot) You can record images at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot in dark places. Set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON. and [”SUPER NS”] flash on the screen. To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NS] to [OFF]. NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) SELF-TIMER The self-timer starts recording a movie after about 10 seconds.
CAMERA SET (continued) STILL SET Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10×(the default setting) while recording. Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 48 for details on selecting setup items.
PICT. APPLI. Special effects on images or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT. EFFECT/D. EFFECT, etc.) QUALITY B FINE ( ) Records still images at the fine image quality level. STANDARD ( ) Records still images at the standard image quality level. The size of still images (Approx. kB) 3.0M 1.9M VGA (0.3M) 1150 960 150 480 420 60 FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording images.
PICT. APPLI. (continued) Using the viewfinder You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Make sure the (Movie) lamp lights up. 2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD screen with the screen facing out. appears. 3 Touch • The aspect ratio cannot be changed to 16:9 (wide) when [OLD MOVIE] is selected. PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to a picture during recording.
HDD SET Settings for the hard disk (HDD FORMAT/HDD INFO, etc.) HDD By connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and a computer, you can access from the computer to the hard disk of the camcorder. See page 48 for details on selecting setup items. PictBridge PRINT You can delete all the images on the hard disk of the camcorder to recover recordable free space to allow you to write in. See page 75. • For details on a computer connection, see “Computer Application Guide”.
HDD SET (continued) DROP SENSOR The [DROP SENSOR] is set to [ON] as the default setting. When the drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder ( appears), you may not record/play back the images to protect the internal hard disk. • Set the drop sensor to [ON] (default setting) when you use the camcorder. Otherwise when you drop the camcorder, you may damage the hard disk of the camcorder. • In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor activates.
STANDARD SET Settings while recording or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the item is selected. See page 48 for details on selecting setup items. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select an image quality of the movie from three levels. B HQ ( HQ ) SP ( SP ) Records in standard quality mode (approx. recordable time is up to 10 hours 50min.).
STANDARD SET (continued) You can select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio image appears in the viewfinder. LCD/VF SET The recorded image will not be affected even when you change the setting. x LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 Adjust the brightness with 2 Touch . / . B LETTER BOX Normal setting (standard type of screen) SQUEZE (Squeeze) Expands the image vertically if black bands at the top and bottom in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio are undesirable.
DATE/TIME B ZOOM LINK 60min 00:00:00 Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the zoom lever on your camcorder.* 6IMAGES JAN 1 2006 1:12:34 AM 12IMAGES 1Date 2Time Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander. CAMERA DATA Movie Displays thumbnails of 6 images.
STANDARD SET (continued) TIME/LANGU. (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) BEEP B ON A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. OFF Cancels the melody. DISP OUTPUT B LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the counter on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. V-OUT/PANEL Shows the display also on the TV screen. SETUP ROTATE B NORMAL Scrolls the setup items downwards by touching . OPPOSITE Scrolls the setup items upwards by touching . A.
Customizing Personal Menu You 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 Menu. Adding a setup item 1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [DELETE]. If the desired setup item is not displayed, touch / . You can add up to 27 setup items for (Movie), (Still) or (PLAY/EDIT). Delete a less important setup item, if you want to add more. 1 Touch Deleting a setup item STBY 60min Select button to delete.
Customizing Personal Menu (continued) Arranging the order of setup items displayed on Personal Menu 1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [SORT]. If the desired setup item is not displayed, touch / . 2 Touch the setup item you want to move. 3 Touch / to move the setup item to the desired place. 4 Touch . To sort more items, repeat step 2 to 4. 5 Touch [END] t . • You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP]. Initializing the Personal Menu settings (Reset) Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t .
Editing images Creating the Playlist A Playlist is a list displaying your favorite movies selected from the original movies. Playlist Glossary (p.101) 5 Touch t [YES]. 60min • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from you camcorder while editing the Playlist. It may damage the hard disk of the camcorder. • You can add up to 99 scenes in the Playlist. • You cannot add still images on the Playlist.
Creating the Playlist (continued) 4 Touch 5 Select the designated position t [YES]. with [T]/[t]. END MOVE To erase all the scenes at the same time Press and hold : PREVIEW Touch [ERASE ALL] in step 2 t [YES]. OK • The original images are not changed even if you erase the images from the Playlist. Changing the order within the Playlist 6 Touch 1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Playing the Playlist Setting image protection (Protection) You can play the Playlist. You can protect selected images not to be deleted (p.45). By setting protection, you can prevent your images from being deleted by mistake. 1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. 2 Touch (Playlist) tab. A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears.
Setting image protection (Protection) (continued) To cancel protection from the desired image To cancel protection from the desired image by date Touch the image marked with - in step 3. - mark disappears. Touch [EDIT] t [PROTCT DATE] t [OFF] in step 4. - does not appear on the images that are cancelled for protection. Protecting images by date You can set protection for selected images by recording date. 1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can save images on your camcorder to VCRs or DVD recorders. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. • To save image data on your computer or to save DVD using a computer, see “Computer Application Guide”. • You cannot use the i.LINK cable.
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices (continued) 1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback 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 input mode. 3 Connect your camcorder to the VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2. • Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or DVD device.
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device You can record images or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of camcorder. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. • On your camcorder, you cannot view images copied from a computer.
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (continued) 1 Connect your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2. • Connect your camcorder to the output jacks of a TV or VCR/DVD device. 2 If you are recording from a VCR/ DVD device, insert the video tape or the DVD into the playback device. 3 Slide the POWER switch to light up the 4 Touch (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. t [REC CTRL].
Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation. Turn on the power of the printer. 3 Touch [PictBridge PRINT]. When connection is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen.
Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (continued) 5 Touch [EXEC] t [YES]. When printing is finished, [Printing...] disappears and the image selection screen appears again. You can continue to print other images. 6 When printing is finished, touch [END] t [END]. • Refer also to the instruction manual for the printer to be used. • Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly.
Jacks to connect external devices 1 REMOTE jack • Connect other optional accessories. 2 Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with your accessory for details. 3 Shoe cover 4 A/V (audio/video) jack (p.42, 71, 73) 5 Dubbing, Printing 2...Open the shoe cover. 456...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • For connecting your camcorder to your computer, see “Computer Application Guide”. Note before sending your camcorder for repair • Your camcorder may be needed to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the problem.
Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Batteries/Power sources The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not attached to the camcorder. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.16). • The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.16). • The plug of the AC Adaptor has been removed from the wall outlet.
Troubleshooting (continued) A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor. • Turn off the power, and remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again. LCD screen/viewfinder An unknown image appears on the screen. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p.59). Touch the LCD screen. An unknown indicator appears on the screen. • They may be warning indicators or messages (p.88). The image remains on the LCD screen.
Recording Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p.82). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images. • Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) or the (Still) lamp. • Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder. You cannot press PHOTO while [CAPTURE] or appears on the LCD screen (p.27, 30). • The hard disk of the camcorder is full. Delete unnecessary images. Or perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59).
Troubleshooting (continued) 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 may shorten (p.17, 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 for a while.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a malfunction. 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.
Troubleshooting (continued) Playback “ ” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power and then turn it on again. • You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack before 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. Delete 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 (Still). You cannot 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].
Troubleshooting (continued) [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS]. • You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with: – [FADER] – [D. EFFECT] – [PROGRAM AE] – [EXPOSURE] – [SPOT METER] You cannot use [ • You cannot use [ SELF-TIMER]. SELF-TIMER] together with [FADER]. You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [FADER] together with: – [SUPER NS] – [COLOR SLOW S] – [D. EFFECT] You cannot use [D. EFFECT].
Editing for movies and still images Scenes cannot be added in the Playlist. • The added scenes exceed 99. Delete unnecessary scenes (p.45, 67). A scene cannot be deleted. • Protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the image protection (p.70) Dubbing/Connecting to other devices Images from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • Touch t [REC CTRL] (p.74). The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error might have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder.
(Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. • The camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camerashake warning indicator does not disappear. * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p.64). Description of warning messages HDD full. Cannot record. • Delete unnecessary images (p.45).
Warning indicators and messages (continued) Access error. • An error occurred during reading or writing the hard disk of the camcorder. Management file damaged. Create new file? • The image management file is damaged. When you touch [YES], a new image management file is created. When a new management file is created, the old recorded images on the hard disk of the camcorder cannot be played back. (Image files are not damaged.
x Easy Handycam Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p.24) Already added to mode's P-MENU. Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p.24) Drop sensor activated. USB function ended. Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected. (p.24) Press END button and end USB connection. Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected. (p.24) • During USB connection, you cannot perform One Touch DVD Burn. Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p.24) x Other E Please connect AC Adaptor.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L200 [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is a NTSC system-based camcorder.
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [DST SET] in the TIME/LANGU. (p.22). World time difference 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 Area code Time-zone differences Area setting Area code 1 2 Time-zone differences GMT Lisbon, London 17 +11:00 Solomon Is.
Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure The files/folder structure are shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the files/ folder structure, when recording/playing back images on a camcorder. To enjoy still images or movies by connecting to a computer, refer to “Computer Application Guide,” then use the supplied application. 1 Image management files When you delete the files, you cannot record/playback the images correctly.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series). Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have the mark. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger (optional).
Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations. – Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid places. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. – Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. – Near strong radio waves or radiation.
On the LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. • While you are using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction. x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, use the cleaning cloth (optional) to clean the LCD screen.
Maintenance and precautions (continued) x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours. To change the battery of the Remote Commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks.
Specifications System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Hard Disk 30 GB Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recording format Movie MPEG2-PS *1 *2 “Exif” is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording.
Specifications (continued) Dimensions (Approx.) 82 × 69 × 149 mm (3 3/8 × 2 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.) (w×h×d) Mass (Approx.) 535 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 615 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FP60 rechargeable battery pack Supplied accessories See page 15. AC Adaptor AC-L200 Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W • “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Glossary, Index Glossary x 5.1ch surround sound A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an additional low-pass sub woofer counted as a 0.1 channel for frequencies of 120Hz or lower. The sub woofer 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.
Glossary (continued) x Protection The setting for preventing you from deleting image data. x Recording mode By setting the recording mode before recording, you can select the image quality. There are 3 modes: HQ (high quality), SP (standard play) and LP (long play). The higher the recording quality, the shorter the recording time. x Thumbnail Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time. The VISUAL INDEX screen uses a thumbnail display system. x USB 2.0 USB 2.
Index Numeric 12IMAGES ...........................63 16:9 (wide)............................23 4:3 .........................................23 5.1ch surround recording ......35 5.1ch surround sound..........101 6IMAGES .............................63 Button-type lithium battery ..............................................98 B&W ....................................58 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator ...................................... 35, 101 DROP SENSOR................... 60 C DST SET ....................
Index (continued) Holding the camcorder .........19 Moisture condensation ......... 96 (Picture Application)............ 57 HQ ........................................61 MOSAIC .............................. 58 PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect) ............... 58, 86 Movie I Playback......................... 28, 31 Icon.......See Display indicators REC MODE (Recording mode) ......... 61 Image management files.......94 Recording................ 26, 30 Playback zoom .....................
Recording time .....................17 Speaker .................................37 USB cable ...................... 15, 75 REC CTRL ...........................74 Specifications .......................99 USB jack ........................ 75, 77 REC LAMP ..........................63 SPORTS (Sports lesson) ......52 USB SELECT ...................... 58 REC MODE..........................61 SPOTLIGHT ........................52 USB SPEED......................... 62 REDEYE REDUC ................
