3-286-586-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-SR11E/SR12E For details on the advanced operations, please refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones cause hearing loss.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 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.
• Connect cables to the connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the Handycam Station. Do not connect the cables to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. The internal hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized or recording/ playback may not be possible. • Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas. The hard disk of your camcorder may not be recognized, or recording may not be possible.
• See page 11 for the recordable time of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” • “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both called as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc.
Table of Contents Read this first .................................. 2 Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack ...................................................... 8 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ............ 10 Changing the language setting ................................................... 10 Step 3: Selecting the media .......... 11 Recording/Playback Recording ..................................... 13 Playback .......................................
Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 5 /CHG lamp 4 3 5 Battery pack 1 2 DC IN jack POWER switch To the wall outlet (wall socket) DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug is facing up.
To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. POWER switch DC IN jack Open the jack cover. DC plug Available running time for the supplied battery pack Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack. Recording/Playback time: Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (HOME) (p. 20) Touch the button on the LCD screen. 1 POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. (Movie): To record movies The clock starts. (Still): To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time.
Step 3: 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 HDD HDD MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK MOVIE MEDIA SET Select the media and image quality. image quality.
1 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover. 3 Touch [YES]. To record only still images on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” touch [NO]. To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in once.
Recording/Playback Recording The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 11). In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the hard disk. POWER switch C START/STOP D : To record movies : To record still images [STBY] t [REC] START/STOP A PHOTO E 10.2M Flashing t Lights up Recording/Playback (HOME) B (p. 20) 1 Turn the POWER switch C until the respective lamp lights up.
Playback You can play back the image recorded in the media that has been set on the media setting (p. 11). In the default setting, the images on the hard disk are played back.
To adjust the sound volume of movies When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / . z Tips • On the VISUAL INDEX screen, i/B appears with the image on the tab that was most recently played back/recorded. When you touch an image marked with i/B, you can play it back from the point it was previously stopped. Handycam Station Playing the image on a TV b Notes • When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV.
Name and functions of each part Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in other chapters, are explained here. 8 1 2 3 4 5 9 0 qa qs 6 Recording/Playback 1 Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in the center of the LCD screen.
qg Zoom buttons Press for zooming in/out. You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in the center of the LCD screen. qh RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. ql DISP/BATT INFO button You can switch the screen display when you press while the power is set to on.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A HOME button B Remaining battery (approx.) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording quality (HD/SD) and Recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) E Recording/playback media F Counter (hour/minute/second) G Recording remaining time Recording still images H OPTION button I FACE DETECTION J VIEW IMAGES button 10.2M K Face Index set L 5.
Indicators when you made changes Upper right Indicator Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.
Performing various functions - “ “ OPTION” You can display the menu screen by pressing (HOME) A (or B)/ (OPTION). For details of the menu items, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) (p. 25). HOME” and To see the explanation of the HOME MENU (HELP) 1 Press (HOME) A (or B). 2 Touch (HELP). The bottom of (HELP) turns orange. (HOME) B (OPTION) (HOME) A Using the HOME MENU You can change the operating settings for your convenience. Press (HOME) A (or B) to display the menu screen.
b Notes • When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function is not available under the current situation. • The (OPTION) MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category TV CONNECT Guide* (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET* PHOTO MEDIA SET* MEDIA INFO MOVIE* PHOTO* (VIEW IMAGES) category MEDIA FORMAT* [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] REPAIR IMG.DB F.
SOUND/ DISP SET** [VOLUME]*, [BEEP]*, [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR], [VF B.LIGHT] OUTPUT SETTINGS [TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT], [COMPONENT] CLOCK/ LANG [CLOCK SET]*, [AREA SET], [SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]* GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [REC LAMP], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [QUICK ON STBY], [REMOTE CTRL], [DROP SENSOR], [CTRL FOR HDMI] * You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation. ** The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
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. Using a computer For details, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). Connecting with the A/V connecting cable You can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDD recorders with SD (standard definition) image quality. Connecting with the USB cable You can dub to movie dubbing compatible DVD writers, etc.
Deleting images Select the media which contains the image you want to delete before the operation (p. 11). Deleting movies 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE] or [ DELETE], then touch the movie to be deleted. The selected movie is marked with 4 Touch t [YES] t . . To delete all movies at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . To delete still images 1 In step 2, touch [ DELETE].
Enjoying with a computer Performing with a computer Handbook/software to be installed 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. The installation screen for “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) appears. x “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) explains in detail about your camcorder and its practical use. x “Picture Motion Browser” (only for Windows users) “Picture Motion Browser” is the supplied software. You can enjoy the following operations.
Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is recommended.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Set your camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn on your camcorder. 3 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station (p. 17) to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on your camcorder automatically. 4 Touch [ USB CONNECT] or [ USB CONNECT] on the [USB SELECT] screen of your camcorder.
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. Notes before sending your camcorder for repair • Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on the hard disk will be deleted.
You cannot install “Picture Motion Browser.” • Check the computer environment required to install “Picture Motion Browser.” • Install “Picture Motion Browser” in the proper order (p. 26). “Picture Motion Browser” does not work correctly. • Quit “Picture Motion Browser” and restart your computer. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following.
• The temperature of your camcorder is low. Make the camcorder warm. • When the indicator flashes slowly, free space for recording images are running out. • No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted (p. 11). • When the indicator flashes quickly, 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. 23). • The Image Database File is damaged. • The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is damaged.
Additional Information Precautions On use and care • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: – Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. – Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. – If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: – When there are fingerprints on the lens surface. – In hot or humid locations – When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside. • Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above.
Specifications System ** The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (BIONZ) allows for still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack: HDMI Type C mini connector Headphone jack: Stereo minijack (∅ 3.5mm) MIC input jack: Stereo minijack (∅ 3.5mm) USB jack: mini-B LCD screen Image: 8.0 cm (3.
Mass (approx.): HDR-SR11E: 560 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only 640 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-SR12E: 570 g (1 lb 4 oz) main unit only 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack Handycam Station DCRA-C210 Input/Output connectors A/V OUT jack: Component/video and audio output jack USB jack: mini-B AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.
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