3-286-670-11(1) Enjoying your camcorder 8 Getting Started 12 Digital Video Camera Recorder Handycam Handbook DCR-SR45/SR46/SR65/SR85 2008 Sony Corporation Recording/Playback 22 Editing 37 Utilizing recording media 51 Customizing your camcorder 55 Troubleshooting 76 Additional Information 87 Quick Reference 96
Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Notes on use In “Handycam Handbook” (this Handbook) The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer also to “Operating Guide” (the separate volume). Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on the computer “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible equipment.
connect the cables to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder (DCR-SR65/SR85). About menu items, LCD panel and lens A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are effective. 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.
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your computer (p. 36). Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 46).
Table of contents Read this before operating your camcorder.....................................................2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam.....................................................4 Subject examples and solutions..............7 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow...............................................8 “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus........9 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items..........
PHOTO SETTINGS....................................... 60 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET....................................... 62 (Items to customize the display) SOUND/DISP SET........................................ 64 (Items to adjust sound and the screen) OUTPUT SETTINGS..................................... 65 (Items for when connecting other devices) CLOCK/ LANG.......................................... 66 (Items to set clock and language) GENERAL SET.........................
Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing SPORTS.........................................................73 Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT......................................................73 FOCUS...........................................................71 TELE MACRO.................................................71 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen FOCUS...........................................................71 SPOT FOCUS.................................
Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow You can select the media (hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) separately for movie recording and still image recording (p. 20). The media you set is effective for recording/playback/editing operations. Get ready (p. 12). Selecting the media (p. 20) Shoot using your camcorder (p. 25). Play back the images. Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 29) Viewing on the TV connected to your camcorder (p. 34) Save recorded images.
“ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 10) Enjoying your camcorder Category Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category Item Page Item Page MOVIE* PHOTO* 26 26 MOVIE MEDIA SET* PHOTO MEDIA SET* MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT* REPAIR IMG.DB F.
Using the HOME MENU 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch 2 Press (HOME) (or ). (HOME) . When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP 1 Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) 3 Touch the desired category.
3 Touch the item you want to learn more about. Enjoying your camcorder When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 69 for further details.
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 13, 91) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) Picture Motion Browser (Software) PMB Guide Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) “Operating Guide” (1) Handycam Station (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR65/SR85: You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 91) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default setting).
the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the DC plug and the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/ SR85) or your camcorder (DCR-SR45/ SR46). Tips For DCR-SR65/SR85: Same as DCR-SR45/SR46, you can charge the battery pack by connecting the AC Adaptor to your camcorder.
Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time Notes 125 135 170 390 Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-SR45/SR46: Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 17)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 25). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 14) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info only).
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. 4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. 5 Set [Y] (year) with Touch the button on the LCD screen. / 6 Select [M] with / / the month with .
To turn off the power Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Notes If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 94). It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Opening the LENS COVER manually Notes Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. Tips If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 64), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
Step 5: Selecting the media You can select the hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/ editing media on your camcorder. Select the media for movies and still images separately. The default setting is hard disk for movies and still images. Hard Disk Movie 2 Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to select the media for movies, and touch [PHOTO MEDIA SET] to select the media for still images. The media setting screen appears.
The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the LCD screen when you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Inserting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Prepare a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if [MEMORY STICK] has been selected as the media. For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder, see page 2. Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right orientation until it clicks. 3 Touch [YES].
Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playback operations without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 20). Open the LENS COVER (p. 19) If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button.
Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) (or ). The [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some seconds.) Searches for images by date (p. 32) HOME MENU Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded ( for the still image recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”).
Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen. You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during pause. You can adjust the volume by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND SETTINGS] / . [VOLUME], then with Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to be played back. Slide show (p.
Recording The images are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 20). The default setting is hard disk for both movies and still images. (HOME) (HOME) ACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”) PHOTO LENS COVER Open the LENS COVER before recording (p.
Recording movies Recording still images 1 Turn the POWER switch until the 1 Turn the POWER switch until the 2 Press START/STOP (or ). 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the (Movie) lamp lights up. (Still) lamp lights up. focus (a beep sounds), then press it fully (a shutter click sounds). [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Tips For the recordable time and the number of recordable images, see pages 57 and 60.
Zooming You can zoom in up to the magnifications shown in the following table. (optical zoom) DCR-SR45/SR46 DCR-SR65/SR85 40 × 25 × You can adjust the magnification with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. Tips Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 58) lets you zoom in further than the magnification shown in the table.
Recording in dark places (NightShot plus) Infrared port When you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, appears. You can record images in dark places. Notes The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 71) when it is hard to focus automatically.
Playback You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 20). The default setting is the hard disk. (HOME) Power zoom lever POWER switch (HOME) Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) (VIEW IMAGES) 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) (or ). The [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some seconds.) HOME MENU Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen : Film Roll Index (p.
3 Start playback. Playing movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Returns (to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen) Beginning of the movie/ previous movie Stops (goes to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen) Next movie (OPTION) Reverse/Forward Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen. Touch / during pause to play back a movie slowly.
Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) 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 beforehand the media which contains the recorded movie you want to play back (p. 20). 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on (VIEW The [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen. 2 Touch (Film Roll Index).
Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Set [ INDEX SET] to [ON] (the default setting) before recording to play back from [ INDEX] (p. 59). Make sure that flashes, and detected face images are stored in [Face Index]. 3 Touch the date button at the upper right of the LCD screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen.
Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch . Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) Recording/Playback Touch on the still image playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected still image. Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again.
Playing the image on a TV 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. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Tips You can display the counter on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/ PANEL] (p. 65). When you play back an image recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.
Saving images Due to the limited capacity of the media, make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media such as a DVD-R or a computer. You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below. Tips You can dub/copy the images recorded on the hard disk to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” using this camcorder (p. 41). Using a computer By using “Picture Motion Browser” on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recorded on your camcorder. For details, see “PMB Guide.
Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit the images on the media. Also, you can enjoy your camcorder by connecting to other devices. Deleting images You can delete images recorded on the media using your camcorder. Notes (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE PHOTO CAPTURE You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a still image (p. 40). MOVIE DUB You can dub movies recorded on the hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 41).
4 Touch the movie to be deleted. Deleting still images Select beforehand the media which contains the still image you want to delete (p. 20). 1 Touch The selected image is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm. Touch to return to the previous screen. 5 Touch [YES] (HOME) [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. (OTHERS) . 4 Touch the still image to be deleted. To delete all movies at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES] .
Touch / to select the recording date of . the desired still images, then touch The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Touch the still image on the LCD screen to to return to the previous confirm. Touch screen. Touch [YES] .
Capturing a still image from a movie You can capture a still image at any point during movie playback. Select the media which contains movies, and the media where you want to save still images (p. 20). Notes 1 Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PHOTO CAPTURE]. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. 2 Touch the movie to be captured. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you want to capture. The movie pauses. 4 Touch .
Dubbing/copying images to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your camcorder 3 Select the movie to be dubbed. Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into your camcorder before the operation. [DUB by select]: Touch the movie thumbnail you want to dub to place the mark on the thumbnail. You can select several movies. Notes Tips The original movie will not be deleted after dubbing.
3 Select the still image to be copied. Copying still images You can copy still images from the hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into your camcorder before the operation. [COPY by select]: Touch the still image thumbnail you want to copy to place the mark on the thumbnail. You can select several still images.
Dividing a movie You can divide movies on the media of your camcorder. Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to divide (p. 20). 1 Touch (HOME) [EDIT]. Notes (OTHERS) 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie to be divided. Editing The selected movie starts playback. You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the media.
Creating the Playlist 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 media you want to create or play a Playlist before the operation (p. 20). 1 Touch (HOME) [PLAYLIST EDIT]. (OTHERS) Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movie. Touch while the selected recording date is highlighted.
2 Touch the image from which you Select the destination with / . want to play back. The Playlist is played back from the selected image to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist [YES] . Tips When you select multiple movies, the movies are moved following the order appeared in the Playlist. Editing Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PLAYLIST EDIT]. Touch [ ERASE].
Dubbing to other devices Connecting with the A/V connecting cable You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Select beforehand the media which contains the image you want to dub (p. 20).
and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio. 4 Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. Notes 1 Turn on your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES). Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p.
2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder and a DVD writer, etc., with the supplied USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears automatically. 3 Touch [ USB CONNECT] or [ USB CONNECT] according to the media on which the movie you want to dub is recorded. 4 Operate the device to be connected, and start recording. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. 5 After dubbing is complete, touch [END] [YES], then disconnect the USB cable.
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 AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on the printer. Select beforehand the media which contains the still image you want to print (p. 20). To print still images on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” containing them into your camcorder.
7 Touch [EXEC] [YES] . The still image selection screen appears again. To finish printing Touch on the screen in step 4. Notes 50 We can guarantee the operation of only models that are PictBridge compatible. Refer also to the instruction manual of the printer to be used. Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly.
Utilizing recording media (MANAGE MEDIA) category Checking the media information This category enables you to use the hard disk or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” for various purposes. You can check the remaining recordable time for each image quality of the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 20). Notes (MANAGE MEDIA) category Item list MOVIE MEDIA SET During Easy Handycam operation, media information cannot be checked. Cancel Easy Handycam operation to check.
Deleting all images (Formatting) Formatting deletes all the images to recover recordable free space. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Notes To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p. 36) before performing [MEDIA FORMAT]. While [MEDIA FORMAT] is activated, do not disconnect the AC Adaptor.
Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the hard disk of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder to others, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]. 4 Press and hold the (back light) button for a few seconds. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. Notes 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC 5 Touch [YES] [YES].
Repairing the image database file This function checks the management information and the consistency of movies/ still images in the media and repairs any inconsistencies found. 1 Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] [HDD] or [MEMORY STICK]. 2 Touch [YES]. Your camcorder will check the management file. When mismatching is not found, touch to finish. 3 Touch [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch .
Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the the HOME MENU (SETTINGS) category of You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. 3 Touch the desired setup item. Using the HOME MENU If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) 4 Touch the desired item. If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. (HOME) 2 Touch 5 Change the setting, then touch .
List of the items (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 57) Items Page REC MODE NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME 57 REMAINING SET 59 INDEX SET* 59 2 57 58 58 58 58 58 PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 60) Items Page IMAGE SIZE*2 FILE NO. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT GUIDEFRAME FLASH MODE*1*2 FLASH LEVEL*1 REDEYE REDUC*1 60 61 57 58 61 61 61 VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 62) Items Page DATA CODE 62 DISPLAY 56 63 SOUND/DISP SET*3 (p.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) DCR-SR85: (min.) Recording mode Recordable time 880 HQ SP LP Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / (min.) HQ (HOME) menu page 55 (OPTION) menu page 69 512M The default settings are marked with . REC MODE You can select a recording mode to record a movie with the image quality from 3 levels. SP Records in standard quality mode. (6M (SP)) LP Increases the recording time (Long Play).
WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. 16:9 WIDE Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. Notes Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 34). DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification (p. 27).
REMAINING SET ON Always displays the remaining media capacity indicator. AUTO Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in the following situations.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images) For DCR-SR65/SR85: 1.0M ( ) Records still images clearly (1,152 × 864). 0.7M ( Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / How to set VGA(0.3M) ( (HOME) menu page 55 (OPTION) menu page 69 The default settings are marked with . IMAGE SIZE Capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and the number of recordable images (approx.)* 1.0M 1152 × 864 ) 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Records still images clearly (640 × 480).
FILE NO. (File number) SERIES Assigns file numbers of still images in sequence even if the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is replaced with another one. The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is replaced with another. FLASH LEVEL (DCR-SR65/SR85) You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH ( NORMAL ( ) LOW( RESET See page 57.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) CAMERA DATA Movie Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / How to set (HOME) menu page 55 (OPTION) menu page 69 Still image The default settings are marked with . DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data.
DISPLAY You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen. Thumbnail Glossary (p. 104) ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the power zoom lever on your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD screen. Also, you can operate with the buttons on the Remote Commander (DCRSR65/SR85).
SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust sound and the screen) LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight. Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. NORMAL Standard brightness. / BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. How to set Notes (HOME) menu page 55 (OPTION) menu page 69 The default settings are marked with . VOLUME Touch (p. 30).
OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connecting other devices) Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / How to set (HOME) menu page 55 (OPTION) menu page 69 The default settings are marked with . TV TYPE See page 35. DISP OUTPUT Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen. V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen and the LCD screen.
CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / How to set (HOME) menu page 55 (OPTION) menu page 69 CLOCK SET See page 17. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. / when Set your local area using using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 88. DST SET/SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock.
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. Notes Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / QUICK ON STBY (Quick on standby) How to set (HOME) menu page 55 (OPTION) menu page 69 The default settings are marked with . DEMO MODE Tips The demonstration will be suspended in the following situations.
68 In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor is activated. When you record images during activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you ) so that can set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] ( the drop sensor is not activated.
Activating functions using the The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Various available functions are displayed. OPTION MENU Notes Using the OPTION MENU The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. Some items appear without a tab. The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen.
Recording items on the OPTION MENU Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. COLOR SLOW SHTR S. NIGHTSHOT PLS tab FADER D.EFFECT PICT.
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 . FOCUS SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Touch [MANUAL]. appears.
Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 71) when it is hard to focus automatically. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] [END] in step . Notes EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL].
LANDSCAPE* ( ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. Notes PORTRAIT ( ) Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. WHITE BAL.
Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing is flashing quickly. white object while flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps , set [WHITE BAL.] flashing after touching to [AUTO]. When you set [WHITE BAL.
BLACK FADER D.EFFECT (Digital effect) When you select [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old movie effect to images. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF]. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to an image during recording. appears. OFF Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] function. SEPIA Images appear in black and white. PASTEL Images appear as a pale pastel drawing. You can select the microphone level for recording sound.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander.............. 76 Batteries/Power sources............................ 77 LCD screen................................................. 78 “Memory Stick PRO Duo”....................... 78 Recording.............................
The following menu items return to the default settings when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours. [FOCUS] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [SPOT METER] [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.] [MICREF LEVEL] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [DROP SENSOR] [COLOR SLOW SHTR] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically. *1 DCR-SR65/SR85 Your camcorder gets warm. This is because the power has been turned on for a long time.
Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (DCR-SR65/SR85) (p. 13). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 13). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. The temperature of the environment is too high or too low.
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. You cannot record images in sleep mode. Cancel QUICK ON (p. 27). Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot onto the media. You cannot make a new recording during this period. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off the camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not a malfunction. A vertical white line may appear on an image taken in bright light. This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction. Playing back Images cannot be played back. Still images cannot be played back. Undesirable flicker occurs.
Sound is not output when the LCD panel is closed. Open the LCD panel. When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 75) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may be difficult to hear. Images cannot be played back or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized. The device may not support a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Editing images on your camcorder Unable to edit. There are no images recorded. Unable to edit because of the condition of the image. Movies cannot be added in the Playlist.
Cannot use Because of following settings [WHITE BAL.] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [FADER], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION] [FADER], [D.EFFECT] [COLOR SLOW SHTR] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [FADER] [D.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [PICT.EFFECT] 82 [D.EFFECT], [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [CANDLE]/ [FIREWORKS] in [SCENE SELECTION] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:00 (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) C:04: C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source.
(Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) Slow flashing Free space for recording images are running out. For the type of “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder, see page 2. No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted (p. 21). Fast flashing There are not enough free space for recording images. Delete unnecessary images, or format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” after storing the images on other media (p. 36, 37, 52). The Image Database File is damaged (p. 54).
Data error. An error occurred during reading or writing the hard disk of the camcorder. This may occur when constant shock is applied to the camcorder. The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file? The image database file is damaged. When you touch [YES], a new image database file is created. The old recorded images on the media cannot be played back (Image files are not damaged). If you execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.
Other No further selection is possible. You can select only 100 images at one time for: dubbing movies copying still images deleting images printing still images Data protected. 86 You tried to delete data protected on another device. Release the protection of the data on the device used to protect the data.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region 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/L200B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC-systembased 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. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] (p. 17).
File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images or movies by connecting to a computer, see “PMB Guide,” then use the supplied application. * Only for hard disk Image management files When you delete the files, you cannot record/play back the images correctly.
Maintenance and precautions About the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. We do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick” on your camcorder. (See the list below for more details.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with your camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor. Insert the “Memory Stick Micro” into the Duosized M2 Adaptor, and then insert the adaptor into the Memory Stick Duo slot. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” into your camcorder without using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from your camcorder. Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
About the remaining battery time indicator 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. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used.
When not using your camcorder for a long time Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by playing back or recording images for about 3 minutes. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder. If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on.
On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
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Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. Power zoom lever (27, 32) PHOTO button (22, 25) QUICK ON button (27) CHG (charge) lamp (13) (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (25) START/STOP button (22) Battery pack (13) DC IN jack (13) ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (25) A/V Remote Connector (34, 46) (USB) jack (49) POWER switch (17) Grip belt (19) Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
LCD screen/touch panel (19) (HOME) button (10, 55) Zoom buttons (27, 32) START/STOP button (22, 25) Speaker For how to adjust the volume, see page 30. RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time.
You can open/close the shoe cover by the tab with your finger. Memory Stick Duo slot (21) Built-in microphone Remote sensor (DCR-SR65/SR85)/ Infrared port Point the Remote Commander (100) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (3) (DCR Active Interface Shoe SR65/SR85) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone.
For DCR-SR65/SR85: Handycam Station: Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.
When you press any button on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen or Playlist, the orange frame appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item with / / / , then press ENTER to enter. Remote Commander (DCR-SR65/SR85) Notes Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet DATA CODE button (62) Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images when you press this during playback.
WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies HOME button (9, 55) Remaining battery (approx.
Indicators when you made changes Indicator Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.
Glossary Fragmentation The condition of a media in which files are divided into pieces scattered around the media. You may not save your images correctly. You can solve the condition by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 52). JPEG JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, a still image data compression (data capacity reduction) standard. Your camcorder records still images in JPEG format.
Index Numeric 12IMAGES.............................. 63 16:9........................................... 35 16:9 WIDE............................... 58 4:3....................................... 35, 58 CLOCK/LANG....................... 66 ERASE...................................... 45 CLOCK SET............................ 17 ERASE ALL............................. 45 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter).............. 74 EXPOSURE............................. 72 Connection Other devices..................
HQ............................................ 57 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” ............................................ 21, 90 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) .................................................. 75 Number of recordable image................................ 60 PictBridge................................ 49 ID-1/ID-2................................ 35 “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” .................................................. 90 Playback time..........................
S U S. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus).......... 74 USB cable..................... 12, 47, 49 Save........................................... 36 USB jack............................. 96, 99 SCENE SELECTION............. 72 Self-diagnosis display............. 83 SELF-TIMER.......................... 75 SEPIA....................................... 75 SERIES..................................... 61 SETTINGS category............... 55 SIZE.......................................... 49 USB CONNECT.......
