Click Table of Contents Handycam Handbook DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E/SR57E/ SR67E/SR77E/SR87E Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-124-311-12(1) GB
Using the Handycam Handbook Searching for information quickly Table of Contents You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” software.
Table of contents Step 1: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Changing the language setting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36 38 38 38 39 40 41 42 Editing 44 46 47 47 48 49 50 51 51 52 53 53 55 56 58 Useful Recording Techniques Deleting movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capturing a photo from a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL SET (Other setup items).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Functions set in the OPTION MENU.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Troubleshooting Additional information Useful Recording Techniques Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing SPORTS...................................................... 81 Backlight................................................... 33 BEACH........................................................ 81 SNOW........................................................ 81 Flowers in close-up Table of Contents Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach A child on the stage under a spot light PORTRAIT...................................................
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. camcorder is reading or writing data.
Center Indicator Meaning [STBY]/[REC] Recording status (23, 29) Photo size (68) POWER button (19) DISP (display) button (34) EASY button (23) (DISC BURN) button (see Operating Warning (89) Upper right Guide) (VIEW IMAGES) button (25, 35) Access lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) (60) Indicator While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
Indicator Meaning Back light (33) OPTION button (10) VIEW IMAGES button (25, 35) Table of Contents Slide show button (41) 101-0001 101-0005 Data file name (26, 36) Protected image (49) VISUAL INDEX button (26, 36) * DCR-SR57E/SR67E/SR77E/SR87E Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some items may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
Using the HELP function Using the To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of turns orange.) Then, touch the item you want to know about. Using the HOME MENU OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. The menu items you can change in the context appear. When you press (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc.
Menu lists List of the (MANAGE MEDIA) category HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 p. 28 p. 30 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX*1 FILM ROLL*1 FACE*1 PLAYLIST AUDIO MODE*2 p. 36 p. 38 p. 38 p. 52 p. 44 DELETE p. 44 p. 47 p. 47 DUB ALL p. 47 PHOTO COPY COPY by select COPY by date p. 48 p. 48 EDIT DELETE p. 44 DELETE p. 44 PROTECT p. 49 PROTECT p. 49 DIVIDE p. 50 PLAYLIST EDIT ADD p. 51 p. 52 ERASE ALL p. 52 MOVE p.
[SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. *1 You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation. List of the Table of Contents *2 DCR-SR57E/SR67E/SR77E/SR87E OPTION MENU Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tab SPOT MTR/FCS p. 78 SPOT METER p. 78 SPOT FOCUS p. 79 p. 79 p. 80 FOCUS p. 80 SCENE SELECTION p. 81 WHITE BAL. p. 82 FADER p. 83 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC p.
Read this before operating your camcorder Battery pack “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” including “PMB Guide” “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) “Operating Guide” (1) See page 59 for the “Memory Stick” media you can use with this camcorder. Menu items, LCD panel, and lens Using the camcorder The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 101). Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) mode lamps (p.
Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder White, red, blue or green points 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.
Note on disposal/transfer Table of Contents Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT], some data might not be entirely deleted from the hard disk. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 63) to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) Table of Contents Battery pack DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 2 3 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.
Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E/SR57E/SR67E Charging time 115 135 170 390 Table of Contents Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 DCR-SR77E/SR87E Battery pack NP-FH50 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 135 170 390 When the battery pack is charged at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) is recommended) Close the LCD screen.
Notes on the AC Adaptor Table of Contents 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.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button Table of Contents 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos / , then touch [NEXT]. Touch the button on the LCD screen. 3 To set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET].
If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 102). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Table of Contents POWER button You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 77) is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER.
Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording Table of Contents Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them.
Recording and playing movies and photos easily Easy Handycam Operation) ( When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Table of Contents Simply press EASY. You can record or play movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation).
Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Table of Contents Press START/STOP to start recording. Useful Recording Techniques [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Tips The [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p. 64). Shooting photos Open the lens cover.
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Table of Contents Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Useful Recording Techniques Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Index Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded on the internal hard disk.
Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Table of Contents The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch the (Movie) tab () a desired movie (). Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen Useful Recording Techniques Searches for images by date (p.
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To fast-forward To fast-reverse To pause/play Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. / during pause. You can slow down the playback speed by touching adjust with / during playback. You can adjust the volume by touching The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 70).
Tips The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 70). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 59). To cancel Easy Handycam operation disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) to display the menu items available for setup changes. See “Menu lists” (p. 11) on the available menu items. Table of Contents After you finish recording, or close menu setting screen, press EASY again. from the LCD screen. Notes OPTION MENU.
Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal hard disk (p. 59). Fasten the grip belt. Table of Contents Recording movies Open the lens cover. Useful Recording Techniques Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19).
Press START/STOP to start recording. Table of Contents [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Useful Recording Techniques See page 94 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and recording mode (p. 59, 64). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in the default setting.
Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 70). In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal hard disk (p. 59). Open the lens cover. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Table of Contents Flashes Lights up When See page 95 on the recordable number of photos. (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] To change the image size, touch (p. 68). [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting is displayed. You cannot record photos while Useful Recording Techniques disappears, the photo is recorded.
Useful functions for recording movies and photos You can magnify images with the power zoom lever. You can also magnify images with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame (DCR-SR38E/SR48E/ SR57E/SR67E/SR77E/SR87E). The magnifying level of your camcorder is as follows: DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E/SR57E/SR67E: 60 times the original size DCR-SR77E/SR87E: 25 times the original size Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCRSR57E/SR67E/SR77E/SR87E) Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be recorded with the built-in microphone. You can enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Table of Contents Built-in microphone Notes If you play back 5.1ch sound on your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and output in 2ch. Tips ) or [2ch STEREO] ( ) You can select the recording sound from [5.
Recording in mirror mode Table of Contents Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side . Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Switching the screen display Useful Recording Techniques Information (remaining battery capacity, etc.) toggles off and on each time you press DISP.
Playback on the camcorder Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Table of Contents In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal hard disk are played (p. 59). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press (VIEW IMAGES). You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by pressing as well. Touch the (VIEW IMAGES) on the LCD screen (Movie) tab () a desired movie ().
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Next OPTION To stop To fast-forward To fast-reverse To pause/play Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. / during pause to play back movies slowly. Touch / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about As you repeat touching 10 times about 30 times about 60 times.
Your camcorder displays the selected photo. To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips When viewing photos recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, the screen.
Useful functions for playing movies and photos Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before the operation (p. 59). Table of Contents Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch (Film Roll Index).
Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. (Face Index). Table of Contents Touch Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image. Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Tips You can also display the [Face Index] screen by touching [ FACE].
To search for movies, touch the the (Movie) tab. To search for photos, touch (Photo) tab. Table of Contents Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Touch / to select the date of the desired image, then touch . The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Using PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size.
Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. Table of Contents Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch . Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Useful Recording Techniques on the photo playback screen. Touch The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . To restart the slide show Touch again.
Playing images on a TV A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V jack using an A/V connecting cable. Table of Contents Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 17). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 35). To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) . (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9] or Tips (HOME) To check information (counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor, touch [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] (default setting) .
Editing 3 Deleting movies and photos Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Table of Contents You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to delete before starting the operation (p. 59). Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images.
of the desired movies/photos, then touch . The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Table of Contents Tips Touch the image down on the LCD screen to return to confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen. Touch [YES] .
Capturing a photo from a movie Touch Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PHOTO CAPTURE]. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. Touch the movie to be captured. The movie pauses. Play and pause . toggles as you press Adjust the capturing point with more precision after you selected the point with . Useful Recording Techniques The selected movie starts playback. Touch at the point where you want to capture. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie Touch Index 4 .
Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Touch the type of dubbing. Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal hard disk of your camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation.
Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 59). Tips Press and hold the image down on the to screen to confirm the image. Touch return to the previous screen. You can copy photos from the internal hard disk of the camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation.
4 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Touch . To undo the protection of movies and photos Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears. Tips You can protect movies and photos on the OPTION MENU. playback screen from 1 Touch (HOME) [EDIT]. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time (OTHERS) 3 To protect all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date].
Dividing a movie 1 Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [EDIT] [ DIVIDE]. 2 3 Tips You can divide a movie on the playback screen OPTION MENU. from Touch the movie to be divided. Table of Contents Select the recording medium which contains the movie you want to divide before the operation (p. 59). A slight difference may occur from the point and the actual dividing where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.
Using the Playlist of movies To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]. The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen. Table of Contents The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to the Playlist. Select the recording media you want to create, play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p. 59).
Tips Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not erased. Playing the Playlist Select the recording media you want to play a Playlist before the operation (p. 59). To change the order within the Playlist Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PLAYLIST EDIT]. Touch [ MOVE]. Select the movie to be moved. Movies added to the Playlist appear. Touch the movie you want to play back. The selected movie is marked with .
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. Operating on the camcorder screen, you can save movies on a disc when using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). You can also play back images on a created disc. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. DVDirect Express is referred to as “DVD writer” in this section.
To create a disc with the selected images Close the disc tray on the DVD writer, and disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. To dub a desired image onto the disc or to create many of the same discs, perform this operation. To play back a disc on the DVD writer Table of Contents Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 3 above. Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen appears.
Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc., to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied). The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal hard disk, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media on the camcorder screen. Record movies on the connected device. Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc.
A/V Remote Connector Creating a disc with a recorder, etc. Table of Contents You can dub images played back on your camcorder to a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, etc., with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. Table of Contents When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.
Checking the battery information Touch (HOME) [BATTERY INFO]. Table of Contents You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. (OTHERS) The remaining battery capacity is shown. Useful Recording Techniques To close the battery information screen Touch .
Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media Selecting the recording media for photos The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording medium. Hard disk Touch [YES] Photos Movies “Memory Stick” media You can do recording, playback, and editing operations on the selected medium. See page 94 for the recordable time of movies. See page 95 for the number of recordable photos.
(“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. See page 94 for the recordable time of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Table of Contents “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media . (This size can be used with your camcorder.) Access lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) “Memory Stick” media. (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) Touch [YES]. You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above.
Checking the media information Table of Contents You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 59), and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. Notes During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot check the media information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO]. Useful Recording Techniques The remaining recordable time for each recording mode is displayed.
Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting) Table of Contents Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 17). To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p. 53, see Operating Guide too) before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be deleted.
4 Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered Touch [EMPTY]. 5 EMPTY] screen appears. Touch [YES] [YES] Notes If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are deleted. To avoid the loss of important images, they should be saved (p. 53, see Operating Guide too) before performing [ EMPTY]. You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) The default settings are marked with . Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [REC MODE] a desired setting Table of Contents REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select a recording mode to record movies from 3 levels. HQ ( Records in high quality mode (9M (HQ)). ) SP ( ) Records in standard quality mode (6M (SP)). LP ( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play) (3M (LP)).
WIDE SELECT You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [WIDE SELECT] a desired 16:9 WIDE 4:3 ( Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. ) Table of Contents Steps (HOME) setting Notes Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 74).
STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ ON OFF ( STEADYSHOT] a desired The SteadyShot function is used. Table of Contents Steps (HOME) setting The SteadyShot function is not used. ) AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) When recording in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/25 second.
REMAINING SET ON REMAINING SET] a Always displays the remaining recording media indicator. Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) The default settings are marked with . You can select a photo size to be shot. Steps (HOME) setting (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired Table of Contents IMAGE SIZE DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E/SR57E/SR67E VGA(0.3M) ( 0.2M ( ) Records photos clearly (640 × 480). Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded (640 × 360). The image size is set to [ 0.2M] automatically in the 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio.
AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) When recording in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/25 second. ON The Auto Slow Shutter function is used. The Auto Slow Shutter function is not used. OFF Table of Contents Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] a desired setting GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) The default settings are marked with . During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. Steps (HOME) setting (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired OFF Table of Contents DATA CODE Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data.
Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.
SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) The default settings are marked with . You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [VOLUME] (louder) (quieter)/ Table of Contents VOLUME BEEP Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] a desired setting A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. Cancels the melody. OFF LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. You can adjust the color of the LCD screen. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD COLOR] (higher intensity) intensity)/ (lower Table of Contents LCD COLOR Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.
OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV) The default settings are marked with . See page 43. DISP OUTPUT (Display output) You can set where the screen displays are to be output. Steps (HOME) setting Table of Contents TV TYPE (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] a desired LCD PANEL V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen. Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen, and on the TV screen.
CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) The default settings are marked with . See page 19. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 97.
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) The default settings are marked with . When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after you turn on the (Movie) lamp by pressing MODE. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [DEMO MODE] a desired setting Table of Contents DEMO MODE ON The demonstration appears. The demonstration does not appear. OFF Tips When you set this item to [ON] and touch , the demonstration starts playing.
POWER ON BY LCD You can set your camcorder to turn on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [POWER ON BY LCD] a desired ON The camcorder turns on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. The camcorder does not turn on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. OFF Table of Contents Steps (HOME) setting DROP SENSOR Your camcorder detects that it is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk.
Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. The default settings are marked with . You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 78) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 79) at the same time.
SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. Table of Contents Steps [SPOT FOCUS] touch the point to be In recording mode, (OPTION) focused within the frame on the screen [END] To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer.
EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. (OPTION) [EXPOSURE] [MANUAL] (darker)/ Table of Contents Steps In recording mode, (brighter) To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. FOCUS Steps [FOCUS] [MANUAL] In recording mode, (OPTION) (focusing on distant subjects) close subjects)/ (focusing on Useful Recording Techniques You can adjust the focus manually.
SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. (OPTION) [SCENE SELECTION] a desired setting Automatically records images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. AUTO Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes. CANDLE ( ) Maintains the dim atmosphere of a candlelit scene. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. FIREWORKS* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of fireworks.
Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. WHITE BAL. (White balance) Steps In recording mode, AUTO [WHITE BAL.] a desired setting The white balance is adjusted automatically.
Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance.
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound. (OPTION) [MICREF LEVEL] a desired setting NORMAL LOW ( ) Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 16). Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation ............................................................................ p. 85 Batteries/power sources ................................. p. 86 LCD screen....................................................... p. 86 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.................. p. 87 Recording.......................................................... p.
Some menu items retain the setting made during Easy Handycam operation even after Easy Handycam operation is finished. The following items return to the default settings in more than 12 hours after you close the LCD screen. [DROP SENSOR] [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] Back light The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media The ACCESS/access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Operations using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media cannot be performed. If you use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 62). The imaging field looks different. Images stored on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media cannot be deleted.
SteadyShot does not function. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 66). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON], your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. is indicated on an image on the VISUAL INDEX screen. This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not a malfunction. is indicated on an image on the VISUAL INDEX screen. A vertical white line may appear on an image taken in bright light.
Playing back images stored on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media on other devices The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV. Images are not dubbed correctly. The device may not support “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Editing movies/photos on your camcorder The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. Unable to edit.
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 16). (Low temperature warning) C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Make the camcorder warm. (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out.
Data error. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file? (Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor) The drop sensor function (p. 77) is activated, and has detected that the camcorder has been dropped. Therefore, the camcorder is taking steps to protect the hard disk. Recording/ playback may be disabled as a result.
Other Recovering data. Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly. No further selection is possible. Writing data onto the recording media of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media could be damaged. Try with another “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (unit: minute) Battery pack Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack DCR-SR77E/SR87E: Recording time (unit: minute) Battery pack Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
* You can change the recording sound format on [AUDIO MODE] (p. 64).
(unit: minute) LP (2ch)** 355 (230) 340 (205) 655 (435) 715 (460) SP 8GB 115 (100) 16GB 230 (205) 1.0M 1,152 × 864 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB ** You can change the recording sound format on [AUDIO MODE] (p. 64). Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [REC MODE] (p. 64), and the type of “Memory Stick” media. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Table of Contents 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 Hz/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME) [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 75).
File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF] [102MSDCF] Image management files When you delete the files, you cannot record/play back the images correctly. The files are defaulted as hidden files and not usually displayed. Photo files (JPEG files) The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The file numbers go up automatically.
Maintenance and precautions “Memory Stick” media are a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use only “Memory Stick Duo” media, which are about the half size of standard “Memory Stick” media, with your camcorder. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick Duo” media on your camcorder.
your camcorder: When playing back image data modified on your computer When playing back image data recorded with other devices About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). “InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs mark. have the On “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media The maximum memory capacity of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media that can be used with your camcorder is 16 GB.
Put About battery life About handling of your camcorder On use and care When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly.
LCD screen When not using your camcorder for a long time Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.
Notes If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen. You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated, or closed with the screen facing out. will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.
On trademarks “C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Read “license1.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.
Index Symbols A A.SHUT OFF...............................76 A/V connecting cable.................56 Abroad..........................................96 Altitude.........................................14 AREA SET....................................75 AUDIO MODE............................64 AUTO SLW SHUTTR..........66, 69 B C CALIBRATION.........................102 CAMERA DATA.........................70 CANDLE......................................81 Capturing a photo from a movie..........................
R S U USB cable......................................55 USB CONNECT..........................55 V VBR...............................................94 VIEW IMAGES SET...................70 Viewing...................................26, 36 VISUAL INDEX....................25, 35 Volume..........................................36 W Warning messages.......................91 WHITE BAL................................82 WHITE FADER...........................83 Wide angle....................................
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