Handycam Handbook: HDR-SR11E/SR12E
Handycam Handbook: HDR-SR11E/SR12E
Handycam Handbook: HDR-SR11E/SR12E
Enjoying your
camcorder
Getting Started
15
Handycam Handbook
HDR-SR11E/SR12E
Recording/Playback 25
Editing
48
62
Customizing your
camcorder
66
Troubleshooting
89
Additional
102
Information
Quick
112
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).
(Memory Stick
PRO Duo)*
(Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo)
* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be
used.
Viewfinder
LCD screen
Memory Stick
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
Battery pack
Shoe cover
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
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, storage
media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need a PAL system-based
TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
Note on disposal/transfer
Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
(p. 63) or formatting the hard disk of the
camcorder, you may not delete data from the
hard disk completely. When you transfer the
camcorder, it is recommended that you perform
[
EMPTY] (p. 64) 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.
Table of Contents
Read this before operating your
camcorder .................................... 2
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive
Handycam .................................... 5
Subject examples and solutions ..... 8
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
.................................................... 15
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
.................................................... 16
Step 3: Turning the power on and
setting the date and time ............ 20
Changing the language setting ... 21
Recording/Playback
Recording and playback with ease
(Easy Handycam operation) ....... 25
Recording ..................................... 29
Zooming ...................................... 31
Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround
recording) ................................. 31
Starting shooting quickly (QUICK
ON) ........................................... 32
Recording high quality still images
during movie recording (Dual Rec)
................................................... 32
Recording in dark places
(NightShot) ................................ 32
Playback ....................................... 35
Searching for desired scene by
pinpoint (Film Roll Index) .......... 37
Searching for desired scene by face
(Face Index) .............................. 37
Searching for desired images by
date (Date Index) ...................... 38
Using PB zoom ............................ 39
Playing back a series of still images
(Slide show) .............................. 39
Editing
(OTHERS) category ................. 48
Deleting images ............................ 49
Capturing a still image from a movie
..................................................... 51
Dubbing/copying images to a
Memory Stick PRO Duo with your
camcorder ................................... 52
Dividing a movie ........................... 54
Creating the Playlist ..................... 55
Dubbing to other devices .............. 58
Printing recorded still images
(PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 60
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................89
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators .................................. 98
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ....102
File/folder structure on the camcorder
hard disk and Memory Stick PRO
Duo ..........................................104
Maintenance and precautions .....105
About the AVCHD format .......... 105
About the Memory Stick ......... 105
About the InfoLITHIUM battery
pack ........................................ 106
About x.v.Color ......................... 107
About handling of your camcorder
................................................. 108
CLOCK/
LANG .......................... 79
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ......112
Indicators displayed during recording/
playback ....................................117
Glossary ......................................120
Index ...........................................121
Capturing still
images during
movie recording
B Dual Rec ................................... 32
Flowers in closeup
B PORTRAIT ................................ 86
B FOCUS ...................................... 84
B TELE MACRO............................ 84
Focusing on the
dog on the left
side of the screen
B FOCUS ...................................... 84
B SPOT FOCUS ............................ 84
Getting a good
shot of a ski slope
or beach
B Backlight ...................................33
B BEACH.......................................86
B SNOW .......................................86
A child on the
stage under a spot
light
B SPOTLIGHT ...............................86
A sleeping child
under dim light
B NightShot ..................................32
B COLOR SLOW SHTR .................87
Operation flow
You can select the media (hard disk or Memory Stick PRO Duo) separately for movie
recording and still image recording (p. 22).
b Notes
When you select the media for movies, select the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard
definition)) as well.
The default setting is as follows:
Movies are recorded on the hard disk with HD (high definition) image quality.
Still images are recorded on the hard disk.
The media and the image quality you select are effective for recording/playback/editing operations.
B Delete images.
If the media is full, you cannot record new images.
Delete the image data that has been saved on your
computer or a disc. If you delete the images, you can
record new images on the free media space again.
x Deleting the selected images (p. 49)
x Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 63)
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Recording mode
HDR-SR12E
7 h 10 m
14 h 40 m
AVC HD 9M (HQ)
(high quality)**
14 h 40 m
29 h 40 m
AVC HD 7M (SP)
(standard quality)**
17 h 50 m
36 h
AVC HD 5M (LP)
(long play)**
22 h 50 m
48 h
HDR-SR12E
14 h 40 m
29 h 40 m
21 h 50 m
44 h
41 h 50 m
84 h 20 m
z Tips
Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
For the recordable time of the Memory Stick PRO Duo, see page 24.
You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999
scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality.
You can record the maximum 9,999 still images on the hard disk. For the Memory Stick PRO Duo, see
page 74.
The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the
recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media.
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces
the overall recording time.
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Category
Item
Page
60
MOVIE*
30
USB CONNECT
48
PHOTO*
30
TV CONNECT Guide*
41
33
Page
Page
22
23
35
INDEX*
37
MEDIA INFO
62
INDEX*
37
MEDIA FORMAT*
63
PLAYLIST
55
REPAIR IMG.DB F.
65
VISUAL INDEX*
(SETTINGS) category
(OTHERS) category
Item
12
Page
Page
DELETE*
49
PHOTO CAPTURE
51
MOVIE DUB
52
PHOTO COPY
53
EDIT
54
PLAYLIST EDIT
55
2 Press
1 Press
(HOME).
(HOME) A
(OTHERS) category
2 Touch
(HELP).
(HELP) turns
13
(OPTION)
14
Getting Started
Getting Started
15
4
3
5
Battery pack
1
2
DC IN jack
DC plug
POWER switch
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
AC Adaptor
Power cord (Mains lead)
b Notes
You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
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b Notes
When inserting the camcorder into the
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.
b Notes
Getting Started
BATT (battery
release) lever
DC IN jack
Open the
jack cover
b Notes
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
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Battery pack
Image quality
HD
SD
150
180
70
160
190
80
90
340
405
170
200
370
430
180
210
NP-FH100
Battery pack
Charging time
Image quality
NP-FH50
HD
SD
80
30
75
90
30
40
40
90
110
40
50
100
120
50
60
180
70
90
160
195
80
90
NP-FH100
340
405
170
200
370
440
180
220
390
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
HD stands for high definition image
quality, and SD stands for standard image
quality.
When the hard disk is selected as
the media:
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SD
70
150
NP-FH100
SD
HD
Typical
recording
time*
NP-FH70
135
Continuous
recording
time
NP-FH50
Continuous
recording
time
135
170
NP-FH60
(supplied)
90
Charging time
NP-FH70
NP-FH50
SD
NP-FH60
(supplied)
NP-FH60 (supplied)
HD
HD
60
65
Image quality
Typical
recording
time*
NP-FH70
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
HD
b Notes
All times measured under the following
conditions:
[REC MODE]: SP
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder
while the LCD panel is closed
Playing time
SD
70
80
30
40
75
85
30
40
90
110
40
50
100
115
50
50
Battery pack
Image
quality
NP-FH50
LCD panel
opened*
HD
LCD panel
closed
SD
HD
SD
95
100
100
105
115
115
NP-FH60
(supplied)
130
130
135
135
140
140
150
150
NP-FH70
200
200
205
205
230
230
245
245
NP-FH100
470
470
500
500
515
515
555
555
On the AC Adaptor
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.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
source (mains) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
Getting Started
95
105
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, then touch
(HOME)
[NEXT].
/
/
, then set
.
2 Touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
LANG] t [CLOCK SET]
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
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z Tips
The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the media, and can be displayed during
playback (see page 75 for [DATA CODE]).
Refer to page 103 for information concerning
World time difference.
If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
(CALIBRATION) (p. 109).
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
LANGUAGE SET] (p. 79).
Getting Started
Step 4: Making
setting adjustments
before recording
DISP/BATT INFO
2180 degrees
(max.)
z 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) t
(SETTINGS) t
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]
(p. 77), and adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
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Viewfinder
Memory Stick
Movie
Still
image
b Notes
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
image is clear.
z Tips
You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by touching
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF
B.LIGHT] (p. 77).
z Tips
See pages 11 and 24 for the recordable time.
See page 52 on dubbing/copying between two
media.
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE
MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
The media setting screen for movies
appears.
HDD
HDD
MEMORY STICK
MEMORY STICK
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3 Touch [YES] t
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO
MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
The media setting screen for still images
appears.
HDD
Getting Started
MEMORY STICK
Media icon
: Hard disk
: Memory Stick PRO Duo
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3 Touch [YES].
To record only still images on a
Memory Stick PRO Duo, touch [NO].
AVC
HD
7M
(SP)
AVC
HD
5M
(LP)
1GB
6
(6)
10
(9)
15
(10)
20
(15)
2GB
10
(10)
25
(20)
30
(20)
40
(35)
4GB
25
(25)
55
(40)
65
(45)
85
(70)
8GB
55
(55)
115
(80)
140
(100)
180
(145)
b Notes
Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover
during recording.
If you force the Memory Stick PRO Duo into
the slot in the wrong direction, the Memory
Stick PRO Duo, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or
image data may be damaged.
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.
It may be possible that there is not enough free
space.] is displayed in step 3, format the
Memory Stick PRO Duo (p. 63). Note that
formatting will delete all data recorded on the
Memory Stick PRO Duo.
When inserting or ejecting the Memory Stick
PRO Duo, be careful so that the Memory
Stick PRO Duo does not pop out and drop.
AVC
HD
9M
(HQ)
SD 9M
(HQ)
SD 6M
(SP)
SD 3M
(LP)
1GB
10
(10)
20
(10)
35
(25)
2GB
25
(25)
40
(25)
80
(50)
4GB
55
(50)
80
(50)
160
(105)
8GB
115
(100)
170
(100)
325
(215)
b Notes
Numbers in the table are based on using a
Memory Stick PRO Duo made by Sony
Corporation. The recordable time may vary
depending on the recording and subject
conditions, [REC MODE] (p. 68), and the type
of Memory Stick.
z Tips
For the number of recordable still images, see
page 74.
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Recording/Playback
switch G in the
direction of the arrow
until the
(Movie)
lamp lights up.
switch G in the
direction of the arrow
until the
(Still) lamp
lights up.
2 Press EASY A.
EASY
Recording/Playback
Recording movies
2 Press EASY A.
EASY
appears on
the LCD screen.
appears on
the LCD screen.
start recording.*
REC
[30min]
10.2M
[STBY] b [REC]
Flashing b Lights up
* The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 68).
z Tips
During Easy Handycam operation, faces are detected with frames ([FACE DETECTION], p. 72).
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The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/
recorded (B for the still image recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo)
HOME MENU
Previous 6 images
Next 6 images
Returns to the
recording screen
1
2
3
4
*
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HDD
appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [MOVIE
MEDIA SET] (p. 22).
3 Start playback.
Movies:
Touch the
or
Next movie
Reverse/Forward
z Tips
Recording/Playback
The recording
date/time*
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) t
(SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t
[VOLUME], then touch
/
.
Still images:
Touch the
tab, then select the desired still image to play back.
Slide show (p. 39)
Returns (to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)
10.2M
The recording
date/time*
Previous/Next
z Tips
To change the media, select the media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 22).
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disappears
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Recording
The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22).
In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the hard disk.
(HOME) A
(HOME) D
PHOTO E
Lens cover
Opens automatically
when the power is
switched on.
START/STOP B
/CHG (charge)
lamp
Recording/Playback
START/
STOP F
(Movie) lamp/
(Still) lamp
ACCESS lamp
(Hard disk)
POWER switch C
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button.
b Notes
If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after
recording is finished, it means data is still being
written onto the media. Do not apply shock or
vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove
the battery or AC Adaptor.
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next
movie file is created automatically.
z Tips
For types of Memory Stick you can use in
your camcorder, see page 2.
You can check the recordable time and the
remaining capacity, etc., by touching
(HOME) A (or D) t
(MANAGE
MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 62).
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Recording movies
[STBY] b [REC]
Flashing b Lights up
appears beside
or
. When
disappears, the image has been
recorded.
z Tips
For the recordable time and the number of
recordable images, see pages 11, 24 and 74.
You can record still images during movie
recording by pressing PHOTO E ([Dual Rec],
p. 32).
A frame is shown on the detected face, and the
detected face image is optimized automatically
([FACE DETECTION], p. 72).
When a face is detected during movie recording,
flashes and the detected face is stored in the
index. You can search for a desired scene by a
face image when playing back ([Face Index],
p. 37).
You can capture still images from recorded
movies (p. 51).
You can switch the shooting mode by touching
(HOME) A (or D) t
(CAMERA)
t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO].
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Zooming
You can magnify images up to 12 times the
original size with the power zoom lever or
the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
Recording/Playback
b Notes
Close view: (Telephoto)
z Tips
You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 70) if you
want to zoom to a level greater than 12 when
recording movies.
z Tips
You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch
SURROUND] (
) or [2ch STEREO]
(
) ([AUDIO MODE], p. 69).
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z Tips
When the POWER switch is set to
(Movie),
the size of still images becomes [
7.6M]
(16:9 wide) or [5.7M] (4:3).
You can record still images during recording
standby in the same way as when the
(Still)
lamp is turned on. You can also record with the
flash.
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Infrared port
z Tips
To record an image brighter, use the Super
NightShot function (p. 87). To record an image
more faithfully to the original colors, use the
Color Slow Shutter function (p. 87).
(CAMERA)
2 Press START/STOP.
A 3-second movie (approx.) is recorded as
a 12-second-slow-motion movie.
[Recording] disappears, when recording
is finished.
Touch
to cancel the smooth slow
recording.
Recording/Playback
1 Touch
(HOME) t
t [SMTH SLW REC].
[3sec AFTER]
[3sec BEFORE]
[RECORD SOUND]
Select [ON] (
) to superimpose sounds
such as conversation on the slow motion
pictures (The default setting is [OFF]).
Your camcorder records sounds for about
12 seconds while [Recording] is
displayed in step 2.
b Notes
Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a 3second movie (approx.).
Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as
good as that of normal recording.
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DIAL SETTING
MANUAL
CAM CTRL dial
1 Press MANUAL to activate the manual
adjustment mode.
Pressing MANUAL switches the setting
mode between automatic and manual.
2 Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to adjust the
focus.
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z Tips
The functions of the items that can be assigned
to the CAM CTRL dial are the same as those of
menu operation.
You can also assign menu items to the CAM
CTRL dial by touching
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS]/
[PHOTO SETTINGS] t [DIAL SETTING]
(p. 72).
Recording/Playback
Playback
You can play back the images on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22). In the default
setting, the images on the hard disk are played back.
Lens cover
Closes when an INDEX screen appears.
Power zoom lever D
POWER switch E
(HOME) A
(HOME) B
(VIEW IMAGES) C
Recording/Playback
(VIEW
IMAGES) F
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).
Appears with the image on the tab that was lastly played back/recorded
(B for the still image recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo)
Selects images
by date (p. 38)
HOME MENU
Previous
6 images
Next
6 images
Returns to the
recording screen
1
2
3
4
HDD
(OPTION)
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appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [MOVIE
MEDIA SET] (p. 22).
z Tips
The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 y 12 by moving the power
zoom lever D. To fix this number, press
(HOME) B (or A) t
(SETTINGS) t [VIEW
IMAGES SET] t [
DISPLAY] (p. 76).
or
Next movie
(OPTION)
Reverse/Forward
z Tips
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.
/
during pause to play back movie slowly.
Touch
/
makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it
A touch of
approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster, and 4 touches makes it
approximately 60 times faster.
10.2M
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(OPTION)
Previous/Next
4 Touch
/
to search for the
desired scene, then touch the
scene you want to play back.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
z Tips
You can switch the playback mode by touching
(HOME) B (or A) t
(VIEW
IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX].
2 Touch
Returns to the
VISUAL INDEX screen
Recording/Playback
z Tips
2 Touch
(Face Index).
HDD
3 Touch
movie.
HDD
3 Touch
movie.
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4 Touch
b 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. 72). Make sure that
flashes
during recording, and detected face images are
stored in [Face Index].
z Tips
You can display the [Face Index] screen by
touching
(HOME) t
(VIEW
IMAGES) t [
INDEX].
4 Touch
/
to select the date of
the desired image, then touch
.
The images of the selected date are
displayed on the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
z Tips
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Using PB zoom
You can magnify still images from about
1.1 to 5 times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on
the LCD frame.
z Tips
Recording/Playback
Touch
screen.
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Operation flow
A/V Remote
Connector
b Notes
Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are
equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V
OUT jack (p. 112, 115). Connect the A/V
connecting cable or component A/V cable either
to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder.
If you connect A/V connecting cables or
component A/V cable to both the Handycam
Station and your camcorder at the same time,
image disturbance may occur.
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Recording/Playback
41
t (p. 42)
t (p. 43)
: Signal flow
Type
Camcorder
Cable
TV
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[1080i/576i] (p. 79)
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
(White)
(Red)
b Notes
If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to
output audio signals.
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: Signal flow
Type
Camcorder
Cable
TV
HDMI
IN
b Notes
Recording/Playback
t (p. 44)
t (p. 44)
t (p. 44)
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b Notes
When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is not
compatible with the 16:9 signal, touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t
[WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 69).
: Signal flow
Type
Camcorder
Cable
TV
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[576i] (p. 79)
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
(White)
(Red)
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 78)
b Notes
If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to
output audio signals.
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 78)
1
(White)
(Red)
(Yellow)
b Notes
When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio
signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.
This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type
).
(Yellow)
(White)
(Red)
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(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 78)
On PhotoTV HD
Recording/Playback
b Notes
When the A/V connecting cable is used to
output images, images are output with SD
(standard definition) image quality.
HDMI cable
z Tips
If you connect your camcorder to the TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as
follows:
HDMI t component t S VIDEO t video.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality
images and digital audio.
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b Notes
To set your camcorder, touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t
[CTRL FOR HDMI] t [ON] (the default
setting).
Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction
manual of the TV for details.
z Tips
If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned
off simultaneously.
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Saving images
The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22). 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.
z Tips
You can dub/copy the images recorded on the hard disk to the Memory Stick PRO Duo with your
camcorder (p. 52).
Recording/Playback
By using Picture Motion Browser on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save the images
recorded on your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard
definition) image quality.
You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to your
camcorder, if necessary. For details, see PMB Guide.
You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a
computer.
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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.
(OTHERS) category
Item list
DELETE
You can delete images on the media (p. 49).
PHOTO CAPTURE
You can save a selected frame from a
recorded movie as a still image (p. 51).
MOVIE DUB
You can dub movies recorded on the hard
disk to a Memory Stick PRO Duo (p. 52).
PHOTO COPY
You can copy still images recorded on the
hard disk to a Memory Stick PRO Duo
(p. 53).
EDIT
You can edit the images (p. 54).
PLAYLIST EDIT
You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 55).
PRINT
You can print still images on a connected
PictBridge printer (p. 60).
USB CONNECT
You can connect the camcorder to a
computer etc., via the USB cable.
See Operating Guide for connecting to
the computer.
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TV CONNECT Guide
Your camcorder helps you select the
appropriate connection for your device
(p. 40).
Deleting images
You can delete images recorded on the
media using your camcorder.
b 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. It may damage the media.
Do not eject Memory Stick PRO Duo while
deleting images from the Memory Stick PRO
Duo.
When write-protection is set to the images in the
Memory Stick PRO Duo by another device, you
cannot delete the images from the Memory Stick
PRO Duo.
z Tips
Deleting movies
You can free media space by deleting
image data from the camcorder.
You can check the free media space using
[MEDIA INFO] (p. 62).
Select the media which contains the movie
you want to delete before the operation
(p. 22).
5 Touch
t [YES] t
Editing
b Notes
Important data should be saved on external media
(p. 47).
DELETE by date
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
2 Touch [
3 Touch [
[
DELETE].
DELETE] or
DELETE].
2 Touch
/
to select the recording
date of the desired movie, then touch
.
The movies recorded on the selected
date are displayed on the screen.
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to
confirm the movie. Touch
to return
to the previous screen.
3 Touch
t [YES] t
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b Notes
If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist
(p. 55), the movie added to the Playlist is
deleted also from the Playlist.
DELETE by date].
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
2 Touch [
DELETE].
3 Touch [
DELETE].
2 Touch
/
to select the recording
date of the desired still image, then
touch
.
The still images recorded on the
selected date are displayed on the
screen.
Touch the still image on the LCD screen
to confirm the still image. Touch
to
return to the previous screen.
3 Touch
5 Touch
t [YES] t
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t [YES] t
Capturing a still
image from a movie
You can save a selected frame from a
recorded movie as a still image.
Select the media which contains movies,
and the media where you want to save still
images before the operation (p. 22).
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO
CAPTURE].
The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen
appears.
Touch
b Notes
The image size is fixed depending on the image
quality of the movie:
[
2.1M] with HD (high definition) image
quality
[
0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with SD (standard
definition) image quality
[VGA (0.3M)] in 4:3 with SD (standard
definition) image quality
The media where you want to save still images
should have enough free space.
The recording date and time of captured still
images is the same as the recording date and
time of the movies.
If the movie you are capturing from has no data
code, the recording date and time of the still
image will be the date and time you captured
from the movie.
Editing
To finish capturing
4 Touch
0:00:24
9999
To continue capturing
Touch
, then follow the steps 3 to 4.
To capture a still image from another
movie, touch
then follow the steps 2 to
4.
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Dubbing/copying
images to a Memory
Stick PRO Duo with
your camcorder
Dubbing movies
You can dub movies recorded on the
internal hard disk of your camcorder to a
Memory Stick PRO Duo.
Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo into
your camcorder before the operation.
[
t
DUB]: To dub the
movies with SD (standard definition)
image quality
b Notes
When you record a movie on a Memory Stick
PRO Duo for the first time, create the image
database file by touching
(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [REPAIR IMG.DB F.]
(p. 65).
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to
prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during dubbing.
z Tips
The original movie will not be deleted after
dubbing.
All included images in a Playlist will be dubbed.
The images recorded by this camcorder and
stored onto the media are called original.
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [MOVIE DUB].
DUB
DUB
DUB by select
MOVIE DUB
Remaining capacity of
Memory Stick PRO Duo
z Tips
Press and hold the image on the LCD screen
to confirm the image. Touch
to return
to the previous screen.
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DUB by date
copied.
5 Touch
t [YES].
Dubbing starts.
z Tips
To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is
finished, select [
MEMORY STICK]/[
MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET]
and play them back (p. 22).
COPY
Press and hold:PREVIEW
z Tips
b Notes
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to
prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during copying.
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO COPY].
COPY by select
COPY by date
4 Touch
t [YES].
Copying starts.
COPY by date
COPY
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Dividing a movie
z Tips
To check the copied still images after copying is
finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back
(p. 23).
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [EDIT].
2 Touch [DIVIDE].
3 Touch the movie to be divided.
The selected movie starts playback.
4 Touch
5 Touch
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t [YES] t
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
ADD] or [
ADD].
Editing
2 Touch [
4 Touch
t [YES] t
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1 Touch
(HOME) t
(VIEW
IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST].
The Playlist screen appears.
2 Touch /
to select the recording
date of the desired movie.
3 Touch
while the selected recording
date is highlighted.
The movies recorded on the selected
date are displayed on the screen.
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to
confirm the movie. Touch
to return
to the previous screen.
4 Touch
t [YES] t
HDD
b Notes
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while adding to
the Playlist. It may damage the media. Also, do
not eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo while
editing movies on the Memory Stick PRO
Duo.
You cannot add still images to the Playlist.
You cannot create a Playlist which contains
both HD (high definition) image quality and SD
(standard definition) image quality.
z Tips
You can add a maximum of 999 movies with
HD (high definition) image quality, or 99
movies with SD (standard definition) image
quality to the Playlist.
You can add a movie on the playback screen or
the INDEX screen by touching
(OPTION).
You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is, by
using the supplied software.
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(OTHERS)
2 Touch [
ERASE]/[
ERASE].
To erase all the movies from the
Playlist, touch [
ERASE ALL]/
[
ERASE ALL] t [YES] t
[YES] t
.
3 Select the movie to be erased from the
list.
MOVE]/[
(OTHERS)
MOVE].
Editing
Destination bar
6 Touch
t [YES] t
z Tips
When you select multiple movies, the movies
are moved following the order appearing in the
Playlist.
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Editing
(Yellow)
(White)
IN
(Red)
IN
(Yellow)
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
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VCRs or DVD/
HDD recorders
(White)
VIDEO
(Red)
AUDIO
Devices without an
S VIDEO jack
(VIEW IMAGES).
Editing
USB CONNECT
DISC BURN
USB SELECT
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USB CONNECT] or
[
USB CONNECT] according to
the media on which the movie you
want to dub is recorded.
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. 16). Turn on the printer.
Select the media which contains the still
image you want to print before the
operation (p. 23).
To print still images on a Memory Stick
PRO Duo, insert the Memory Stick PRO
Duo containing them into your camcorder.
Attention
This camcorder captures high definition
footage in the AVCHD format. High
definition footage can be copied onto DVD
media. However, DVD media containing
AVCHD footage should not be used with
DVD based players or recorders, as the
DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the
media and may erase its contents without
warning. DVD media containing AVCHD
footage may be played on a compatible
Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other
compatible device.
z Tips
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,
touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t
[USB CONNECT].
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3 Connect the
4 Touch [PRINT].
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears on
the screen.
b Notes
Touch
screen.
6 Touch
To finish printing
In step 4, touch
screen.
Editing
z Tips
PictBridge is an industry standard established
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can print still images without using
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a
digital video camera or digital still camera,
regardless of model or manufacturer.
You can print a still image on the still image
playback screen from
(OPTION) MENU.
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(MANAGE MEDIA)
category
Item list
Touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE
MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO].
z Tips
MEDIA INFO
You can display the media information
such as the recordable time, etc. (p. 62).
MEDIA FORMAT
You can format the media and recover the
recordable free space (p. 63).
REPAIR IMG.DB F.
You can repair the management
information of the media (p. 65).
b Notes
The calculation for media space is 1 MB =
1,048,576 bytes. The fractions less than MB are
discarded when the media space is displayed.
The displayed size of the whole hard disk space
will be slightly smaller than the size shown
below despite displaying both free and used
hard disk space.
HDR-SR11E:
60,000 MB
HDR-SR12E:
120,000 MB
Since there is a management file area, the used
space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63).
z Tips
Only the information of the media selected on
[MOVIE MEDIA SET] is displayed. Change
the media setting if necessary (p. 22).
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2 Touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [MEMORY STICK].
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [HDD].
b Notes
While the ACCESS lamp is lit, do not eject the
Memory Stick PRO Duo from your
camcorder.
Even the still images protected with another
device against accidental deletion are also
deleted.
Do not attempt the following operations when
[Executing...] is on the screen:
Operate the POWER switch or buttons
Remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo
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b Notes
If you perform [
EMPTY], all the images
are deleted. To avoid the loss of important
images, they should be saved (p. 47) 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.
Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the
operation.
While performing [
EMPTY], do not apply
any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder.
(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [HDD].
The [
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b Notes
The actual performing time for [
EMPTY] is
as follows;
HDR-SR11E:
approx. 60 minutes
HDR-SR12E:
approx. 120 minutes
If you stop performing [
EMPTY] while
[Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the
operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or
[
EMPTY] when you use the camcorder
next time.
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t
[REPAIR IMG.DB F.] t [HDD] or
[MEMORY STICK].
YES
NO
REPAIR IMG.DB F.
2 Touch [YES].
3 Touch [YES].
4 After [Completed.] appears, touch
.
b Notes
Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to
your camcorder, and do not remove the AC
Adaptor or the battery pack during the
operation.
While repairing the image database file of the
Memory Stick PRO Duo, do not eject the
Memory Stick PRO Duo.
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REC MODE
1/4
(HOME).
AUDIO MODE
AE SHIFT
WB SHIFT
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
WIDE SELECT
MOVIE SETTINGS
(HOME)
STBY
REC MODE
For setting the quality of movies.
(SETTINGS) category
2 Touch
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(SETTINGS).
List of the
(SETTINGS)
category items
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 68)
Items
Page
ZEBRA
71
FLASH MODE*
71
FLASH LEVEL
72
Items
Page
REDEYE REDUC
72
REC MODE
68
DIAL SETTING
72
AUDIO MODE
69
FACE DETECTION
72
AE SHIFT
69
CONVERSION LENS
73
WB SHIFT
69
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
69
WIDE SELECT
69
DIGITAL ZOOM
70
STEADYSHOT
70
70
X.V.COLOR
70
GUIDEFRAME
70
ZEBRA
71
Items
Page
71
VOLUME*
77
71
BEEP*
77
71
LCD BRIGHT
77
72
LCD BL LEVEL
77
72
LCD COLOR
77
DIAL SETTING
72
VF B.LIGHT
77
FACE DETECTION
72
SUB-T DATE
FLASH MODE*
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
INDEX SET*
72
CONVERSION LENS
75
IMAGE SIZE*
Page
73
Items
Page
DATA CODE
75
DISPLAY
76
Page
TV TYPE
78
DISP OUTPUT
79
COMPONENT
79
CLOCK/
REMAINING SET
FILE NO.
74
AE SHIFT
69
Items
Page
WB SHIFT
69
CLOCK SET*
20
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
69
AREA SET
79
STEADYSHOT
70
SUMMERTIME
79
GUIDEFRAME
70
LANGUAGE SET*
79
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MOVIE SETTINGS
(Items for recording movies)
Page
DEMO MODE
80
REC LAMP
80
CALIBRATION
109
A.SHUT OFF
80
QUICK ON STBY
80
REMOTE CTRL
80
DROP SENSOR
81
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Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 66
(OPTION MENU) t page 82
The default settings are marked with B.
HD HQ (
B HD SP (
HD LP (
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B SD SP (
SD LP (
z Tips
See pages 11 and 24 for the expected recording
time of each recording mode.
You can select the [REC MODE] for each
media separately.
AUDIO MODE
WB SHIFT (White
Balance Shift)
Select [ON] to adjust the white balance to
the desired setting using
/
.
and the setting value appear on the
screen (The default setting is [OFF]).
z Tips
When the white balance is set to a lower value,
images appear bluish, and when set to a higher
value, images appear reddish.
You can also adjust the setting manually using
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 34).
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
2ch STEREO (
b Notes
B 5.1ch SURROUND (
AE SHIFT
Select [ON] to adjust the exposure using
(dark)/
(bright).
and the
setting value appear on the screen (The
default setting is [OFF]).
z Tips
Touch
if the subject is white or the
backlight is bright, or touch
if the subject
is black or the light is dim.
You can adjust the automatic exposure level to
brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to
[AUTO].
WIDE SELECT
When recording with SD (standard
definition) image quality, you can select the
horizontal to vertical ratio according to the
TV connected. Refer also to the instruction
manuals supplied with your TV.
B 16:9 WIDE
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9
(wide) TV screen.
4:3 (
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b Notes
Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV
connected for playback (p. 78).
DIGITAL ZOOM
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 12 during recording. Note that the
image quality decreases when you use the
digital zoom.
X.V.COLOR
When recording, set to [ON] to capture
wider range of colors. Various colors such
as the brilliant color of flowers and
turquoise blue of the sea can be more
faithfully reproduced.
b Notes
Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded
content will be played back on an x.v.Colorcompliant TV.
If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is
played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
[X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:
While recording with SD (standard definition)
image quality
While recording a movie
z Tips
The LCD screen is compatible with x.v.Color.
B OFF
Up to 12 zoom is performed optically.
24
Up to 12 zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 24 zoom is
performed digitally.
150
Up to 12 zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 150 zoom is
performed digitally.
GUIDEFRAME
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear
(The default setting is [OFF]).
STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake (the
default setting is [ON]). Set
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when
using a tripod (optional), then the image
becomes natural.
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z Tips
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
The outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] shows the
display area of a TV which is not compatible
with full pixel display.
ZEBRA
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the
brightness. When you change the default
setting,
is displayed. The zebra pattern
is not recorded.
B OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
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The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
100
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
b Notes
z Tips
IRE represents the screen brightness.
REMAINING SET
B ON
Always displays the remaining media
indicator.
AUTO
Displays the remaining recording time of
movies for about 8 seconds in situations
such as those described below.
When your camcorder recognizes the
remaining media capacity while the
(Movie) lamp lights up
When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the indicator from off to on while
the
(Movie) lamp lights up
When you select the movie recording
mode on the HOME MENU
FLASH MODE
You can select the flash setting when you
record still images with the built-in flash or
an external flash (optional) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
B AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
b Notes
ON ( )
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
OFF (
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B ON (
FLASH LEVEL
REC
B NORMAL( )
LOW(
REDEYE REDUC
You can set this function when you record
still images using the built-in flash or an
external flash (optional) that is compatible
with your camcorder.
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON],
then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or
[ON],
appears. You can prevent redeye
by activating the pre-flash before the flash
flashes.
b Notes
The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
DIAL SETTING
You can select an item you want to set to
the CAM CTRL dial. For details, see page
34.
FACE DETECTION
Detects faces and adjusts the focus, color
and exposure automatically. Also,
optimizes the face image.
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ON[NO FRAMES] (
OFF
Does not use [FACE DETECTION]
function.
b Notes
Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions.
[FACE DETECTION] may not function
properly depending on recording conditions. Set
[FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.
INDEX SET
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
search for faces automatically and to
display the [Face Index] screen (p. 37).
Face icons and their meanings
: When the setting is [ON]
: This icon flashes when your camcorder
detects a face. The icon stops flashing when
the face is recorded in [Face Index].
: This icon appears when faces cannot
be recorded in [Face Index].*
* The number of faces that can be detected is
limited.
PHOTO SETTINGS
(Items for recording still images)
CONVERSION LENS
When using a conversion lens (optional),
use this function to record using the
optimum compensation for camera shake
for each lens.
You can select [WIDE CONVERSION]
( ) or [TELE CONVERSION] ( ). The
default setting is [OFF].
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 66
(OPTION MENU) t page 82
The default settings are marked with B.
IMAGE SIZE
B 10.2M (
10.2M )
7.6M (
7.6M )
6.1M (
6.1M )
1.9M (
VGA (0.3M) (
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1GB
230
2GB
475
4GB
930
8GB
1900
b Notes
When using a Memory Stick PRO Duo made
by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable
still images varies depending on the recording
conditions or type of Memory Stick.
You can record up to 9,999 still images on the
hard disk.
The unique pixel array of Sonys ClearVid
CMOS sensor and image processing system
(BIONZ) allows for still image resolution
equivalent to the sizes described.
z Tips
You can also use a Memory Stick Duo with a
capacity of under 1 GB for recording still
images.
RESET
Assigns file numbers in sequence,
following the largest file number existing
on the current recording medium.
AE SHIFT
See page 69.
WB SHIFT (White
Balance Shift)
See page 69.
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
See page 69.
STEADYSHOT
See page 70.
GUIDEFRAME
See page 70.
ZEBRA
See page 71.
FLASH MODE
See page 71.
FLASH LEVEL
See page 72.
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REDEYE REDUC
See page 72.
DIAL SETTING
See page 72.
FACE DETECTION
See page 72.
CONVERSION LENS
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 66
(OPTION MENU) t page 82
DATA CODE
During playback, displays the information
(data code) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
Data code is not displayed.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time.
CAMERA DATA
Displays camera setting data.
DATE/TIME
B OFF
A Date
B Time
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CAMERA DATA
6IMAGES
Movie
12IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
* You can also operate with the zoom
buttons on the LCD frame or on the
Remote Commander.
Still image
10.2M
C SteadyShot off
D Brightness
E White balance
F Gain
G Shutter speed
H Aperture value
I Exposure
z Tips
DISPLAY
You can select the number of thumbnails
that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Thumbnail
B ZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
with the power zoom lever on your
camcorder.*
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SOUND/DISP SET
(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
How to set
b Notes
VOLUME
Touch
(p. 37).
B ON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
LCD COLOR
OFF
LCD BRIGHT
Low intensity
High intensity
z Tips
BEEP
z Tips
z Tips
This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
B NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
77
OUTPUT SETTINGS
(Items for when connecting other devices)
b Notes
When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
z Tips
This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 66
(OPTION MENU) t page 82
The default settings are marked with B.
TV TYPE
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back the
image. The recorded images are played
back as following illustrations.
B 16:9
Select this to view your images on a 16:9
(wide) TV.
16:9 (wide)
images
4:3 images
4:3
Select this to view your images on a 4:3
standard TV.
16:9 (wide)
images
4:3 images
b Notes
Horizontal to vertical ratio of the image
recorded with HD (high definition) image
quality is 16:9.
78
CLOCK/ LANG
(Items to set clock and language)
DISP OUTPUT
B LCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code in
the viewfinder and on the LCD screen.
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code in
the viewfinder, on the TV screen and LCD
screen.
COMPONENT
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting
your camcorder to a TV with the
component input jack.
576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV with the component input jack.
B 1080i/576i
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 66
(OPTION MENU) t page 82
CLOCK SET
See page 20.
AREA SET
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock.
Set your local area using
/
when
using your camcorder in other time zones.
Refer to the world time difference on page
103.
SUMMERTIME
You can change this setting without
stopping the clock.
Set to [ON] to move the time forward
1 hour.
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
LANGUAGE SET
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
z Tips
79
GENERAL SET
(Other setup items)
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 66
(OPTION MENU) t page 82
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
b Notes
When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is
automatically set to [NEVER].
DEMO MODE
z Tips
b Notes
CALIBRATION
See page 109.
80
DROP SENSOR
When the drop sensor has detected that the
camcorder has been dropped, your
camcorder may not allow you to record and
play back correctly to protect the internal
hard disk, as the default setting is [ON].
When dropping is detected,
appears.
b Notes
Set the drop sensor to [ON] when you use the
camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the
camcorder, you may damage the internal hard
disk.
In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor
activates. When you record images during an
activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving,
you can set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] (
)
so as not to activate the drop sensor.
81
(OPTION)
Tab
82
OPTION MENU
b Notes
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.
Items
Items
Page
tab
Page
tab
FOCUS
84
DELETE
49
SPOT FOCUS
84
DELETE by date
49
TELE MACRO
84
DELETE ALL
49
EXPOSURE
85
SPOT METER
85
tab
AE SHIFT
69
DIVIDE
54
SCENE SELECTION
85
ERASE ALL
56
WHITE BAL.
86
MOVE
57
WB SHIFT
69
87
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
87
56
56
87
ADD by date**
D.EFFECT
PICT.EFFECT
56
88
ADD by date**
56
60
SLIDE SHOW
39
VOLUME
77
68
DATA CODE
75
88
39
55
88
tab
REC MODE
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
MICREF LEVEL
IMAGE SIZE
SELF-TIMER
FLASH MODE
TIMING
RECORD SOUND
88
ADD
73
ADD
55
88
ADD by date
56
71
ADD by date
56
33
COPIES
60
33
DATE/TIME
60
SIZE
60
ERASE
56
ADD**
ADD**
tab
FADER
83
FOCUS
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch
(focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen the focus.
appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
3 Touch
.
z Tips
It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to
adjust the zoom for recording. When you want
to record a subject at close range, move the
power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.
The focal distance information (distance at
which the subject is focused on, if it is dark and
focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few
seconds in the following cases (This
information will not display correctly if an
optional conversion lens is being used).
When the focus mode is switched from
automatic to manual
When you set focus manually
84
SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located at the center
of the screen.
TELE MACRO
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]
( ), the zoom (p. 31) moves to the top of
the T (telephoto) side automatically and
allows recording subjects at a close distance
down to about 47 cm (18 5/8 in.).
b Notes
EXPOSURE
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is too bright or too dark.
SCENE SELECTION
You can record images effectively in
various situations.
B AUTO
1 Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
.
3 Touch
.
TWILIGHT* (
/
TWILIGHT PORT. (
CANDLE ( )
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a
candlelit scene.
SUNRISE&SUNSET* (
FIREWORKS* (
85
LANDSCAPE*(
B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
OUTDOOR (
SPOTLIGHT**(
Outdoors
Night views, neon signs and fireworks
Sunrise or sunset
Under daylight fluorescent lamps
INDOOR (n)
BEACH** (
SNOW** (
b Notes
If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE
BAL.] setting is canceled.
86
ONE PUSH (
b 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
white objects while
is flashing quickly.
z Tips
FADER
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,
then touch
.
2 Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
STBY
Fading out
REC
Fading in
WHITE FADER
BLACK FADER
87
PICT.EFFECT (Picture
effect)
LOW (
SELF-TIMER
SEPIA
PASTEL
MICREF LEVEL
(Microphone reference
level)
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
Select [LOW] when you want to record an
exciting and powerful sound in a concert
hall, etc.
88
B NORMAL
z Tips
You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on
the Remote Commander (p. 116).
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 .............89
Batteries/Power sources ........................90
Viewfinder/LCD screen ........................91
Memory Stick PRO Duo....................91
Recording ..............................................92
Playing back images ..........................94
Playing back images stored on a Memory
Stick PRO Duo on other devices .........95
Editing images on your camcorder .......95
Viewing on the TV................................95
Dubbing/Connecting to other
devices...................................................96
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously.......................................96
Troubleshooting
Overall operations/Easy
Handycam operation/Remote
Commander
89
The
(OPTION) button is not
displayed.
The OPTION MENU cannot be used
during Easy Handycam operation.
90
[
IMAGE SIZE]
[FILE NO.]
[
DISPLAY]
[VOLUME]
[BEEP]
[TV TYPE]
[COMPONENT]
[CLOCK SET]
[AREA SET]
[SUMMERTIME]
[
LANGUAGE SET]
[DEMO MODE]
[CTRL FOR HDMI]
Batteries/Power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
Use the AC Adaptor.
In the default setting, when approximately
5 minutes have elapsed while you do not
operate your camcorder, the camcorder is
automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF).
Viewfinder/LCD screen
Menu items are grayed out.
Troubleshooting
91
Recording
Refer also to Memory Stick PRO Duo
(p. 91).
92
Troubleshooting
93
94
Troubleshooting
Viewing on the TV
95
Dubbing/Connecting to other
devices
Cannot use
[FADER]
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[D.EFFECT],
[CANDLE],
[FIREWORKS]
[D.EFFECT]
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[FADER], [SCENE
SELECTION],
[PICT.EFFECT]
[OLD MOVIE]
[SCENE SELECTION],
[PICT.EFFECT]
[PICT.EFFECT]
[OLD MOVIE]
96
Because of following
settings
Backlight
[SPOT METER],
[FIREWORKS],
[MANUAL] in
[EXPOSURE]
[SCENE
SELECTION]
NightShot, [COLOR
SLOW SHTR],
[SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[FADER], [OLD
MOVIE], [TELE
MACRO]
[SPOT METER]
NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[EXPOSURE]
NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[WHITE BAL.]
NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[ONE PUSH] in
[WHITE BAL.]
[SPOT FOCUS]
[SCENE SELECTION]
[SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[FADER], [D.EFFECT]
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR]
[FADER],
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE
SELECTION]
Because of following
settings
[TELE MACRO]
[SCENE SELECTION]
[AUTO SLW
SHUTTR]
[AE SHIFT]
[FIREWORKS],
[MANUAL] in
[EXPOSURE]
Cannot use
[FACE
DETECTION]
Because of following
settings
NightShot, [SMTH
SLW REC], [DIGITAL
ZOOM], [FOCUS],
[SPOT FOCUS],
[EXPOSURE], [SPOT
METER],
[TWILIGHT],
[TWILIGHT PORT.],
[CANDLE],
[SUNRISE&SUNSET],
[FIREWORKS],
[LANDSCAPE],
[SPOTLIGHT],
[BEACH], [SNOW],
[WHITE BAL.],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[D.EFFECT],
[PICT.EFFECT]
[CTRL FOR HDMI]
[MICREF
LEVEL]
Troubleshooting
[DISP OUTPUT]
97
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
If indicators appear in the viewfinder or on
the LCD screen, check the following.
If the problem persists even after you have
tried to fix a couple of times, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
C:04:00
C:13:ss / C:32:ss
Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.
98
Slow flashing
The battery pack is nearly used up.
Depending on the operating
environment or battery conditions, E
may flash, even if there are
approximately 20 minutes remaining.
Fast flashing*
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your
camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
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. 47, 49, 63).
The Image Database File is damaged
(p. 65).
Troubleshooting
99
Description of warning
messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
x Media
HDD format error.
The hard disk of the camcorder is set
differently from the default format.
Performing [
FORMAT] (p. 63)
may enable you to use your camcorder.
This will delete all data in the hard disk.
Data error.
An error occurred during reading or
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.
This may occur when you keep
applying shock on the camcorder.
Buffer overflow
You cannot record because the drop
sensor senses a drop of the camcorder
repeatedly. If you are at risk of
dropping the camcorder constantly, set
[DROP SENSOR] to [OFF], and you
may be able to record the image again
(p. 81).
Recovering data
Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was
not performed properly.
100
x Other
No further selection is possible.
You can select only 100 images at one
time for:
Deleting images
Dubbing movies
Copying still images
Editing the playlist of HD (high
definition) movies
Printing still images
Data protected.
You tried to delete data protected on
another device. Release the protection
of the data on the device used to protect
the data.
Troubleshooting
101
Additional Information
On TV color systems
102
System
PAL
Used in
PAL - M
Brazil
PAL - N
NTSC
SECAM
Time-zone
differences
Area setting
GMT
Lisbon, London
+11:00
Solomon Is
+01:00
Berlin, Paris
+12:00
Fiji, Wellington
+02:00
12:00
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
+03:00
Moscow, Nairobi
11:00
Samoa
+03:30
Tehran
10:00
Hawaii
+04:00
09:00
Alaska
Kabul
08:00
LosAngeles, Tijuana
+05:00
Karachi, Islamabad
07:00
Denver, Arizona
+05:30
06:00
+06:00
Almaty, Dhaka
05:00
NewYork, Bogota
+06:30
Rangoon
04:00
Santiago
+07:00
Bangkok, Jakarta
03:30
St. Johns
+08:00
03:00
Brasilia, Montevideo
+09:00
Seoul, Tokyo
02:00
Fernando de Noronha
+09:30
Adelaide, Darwin
01:00
+10:00
Melbourne, Sydney
+04:30
Additional Information
Area setting
Time-zone
differences
103
104
Video signal*3:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 1080/50i,
1440 1080/50i
Audio signal:
Dolby Digital 5.1/2ch
Recording media:
Internal hard disk drive, Memory Stick
PRO Duo
*1: 1080i specification
A high definition specification which utilizes
1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace
system.
Recording/
Playback
a*
Additional Information
105
106
Additional Information
About x.v.Color
x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark
of Sony.
xvYCC is an international standard for color
space in video. This standard can express a
wider color range than the currently used
broadcast standard.
107
108
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.
x If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour
without turning it on.
x Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use
your camcorder in a humid place as
follows:
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into
a place warmed up by a heating device.
You bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.
LCD screen
(SETTINGS)
b Notes
Additional Information
109
On trademarks
Handycam and
are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
Memory Stick,
, Memory Stick
Duo,
, Memory Stick
PRO Duo,
,
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,
, MagicGate,
, MagicGate Memory
Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
x.v.Colour is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
BIONZ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, and
are not mentioned in each case in this Handbook.
110
Additional Information
111
Quick Reference
112
Quick Reference
113
A Speaker
Playback sounds come out from the
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,
see page 37.
B NIGHTSHOT switch (32)
C
(Movie)/
(20)
L POWER switch (20)
M Memory Stick Duo slot (23)
N
114
Handycam Station
B Flash (71)
E DC IN jack (16)
F Tripod receptacle
Attach the tripod (optional) to the tripod
receptacle using a tripod screw
(optional: the length of the screw must
be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
G Interface connector
Connects your camcorder to the
Handycam Station.
Quick Reference
B Interface connector
Connects your camcorder to the
Handycam Station.
115
Remote Commander
b Notes
Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
Insulation sheet
Tab
H Transmitter
I START/STOP button (30)
J Power zoom buttons (31, 39)
K PAUSE buttons (36)
L VISUAL INDEX button (35)
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen during
playback.
M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons
When you press any button on the [VISUAL
INDEX]/[Film Roll Index]/[Face Index]/
Playlist screen, the orange frame appears on the
LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item
with b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter.
116
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.
10.2M
Viewing movies
O Return button
P Playback mode
Q Current playing movie number/Number
of total recorded movies
R Previous/Next button (36)
T Current playing still image number/
Number of total recorded still images
U Playback folder
Displays only when the playback media of
still images is a Memory Stick PRO Duo.
Quick Reference
117
Upper right
Indicator
Fader (87)
Center
Meaning
Upper right
Bottom
Indicator
Bottom
Meaning
Upper left
Indicator
Meaning
SCENE SELECTION
(85)
Backlight (33)
.
n
Center
AE SHIFT (69)
Indicator
10.2M
7.6M
WB SHIFT (69)
Meaning
Zebra (71)
6.1M
X.V.COLOR (70)
NightShot (32)
CONVERSION LENS
(73)
118
z Tips
PictBridge connecting
(60)
Warning (98)
Quick Reference
119
Quick Reference
Glossary
x 5.1ch surround sound
x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
x AVCHD format
A high definition digital video camera format
used to record an HD (high definition) signal
using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.
x Dolby Digital
An audio encoding (compression) system
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.
x 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. 63).
x 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.
x MPEG
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,
the group of standards for the coding (image
compression) of video (movie) and audio. There
are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your
camcorder records movies with SD (standard
definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.
120
x Thumbnail
Reduced-size images which enable you to view
many images at the same time. [VISUAL
INDEX]/[
INDEX]/[
INDEX] are
thumbnail display system.
x VBR
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the recording
format for automatically controlling the bit rate
(the volume of recording data in a given time
segment) according to the scene being recorded.
For fast-moving video, a lot of media space is
used to produce a clear image, so the recording
time to the media shortens.
Quick Reference
Index
Numeric
1080i/576i .............................79
CALIBRATION................. 109
DISP OUTPUT.....................79
16:9 .......................................78
DISPLAY .............................76
16:9 WIDE............................69
21-pin adaptor.......................45
CANDLE ............................. 85
DIVIDE ................................54
4:3 ...................................69, 78
4:3 TV...................................43
576i .......................................79
Pre-installed rechargeable
battery ......................... 110
Charging time....................... 18
AC Adaptor...........................16
CLOCK/LANG .................... 79
AE SHIFT.......................69, 96
COMPONENT..................... 79
EMPTY.................................64
EXPOSURE ...................85, 96
Computer.............................. 47
Connection
AUDIO MODE.....................69
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto Slow Shutter)........70, 96
E
Easy Handycam operation ....25
Editing ..................................48
4:3 TV ........................... 43
FADER ...........................87, 96
Printer............................ 60
FH .........................................68
VCR .............................. 58
File ......................................104
Wide TV ....................... 43
FIREWORKS .......................85
FLASH LEVEL....................72
BEACH.................................86
BEEP ....................................77
BLACK FADER...................87
DC IN jack ........................... 16
DC plug ................................ 16
Flash .....................................92
FLASH MODE.....................71
FOCUS ...........................84, 93
Quick Reference
Folder..................................104
FORMAT
Hard disk .......................63
Memory Stick PRO Duo
.......................................63
DELETE
By date .................... 49, 50
Fragmentation.....................120
Movies .......................... 49
121
Grip belt................................22
GUIDEFRAME....................70
LANDSCAPE...................... 86
LCD BL LEVEL
(LCD back light level) ......... 77
LCD BRIGHT...................... 77
LCD COLOR....................... 77
LCD panel............................ 21
LCD BRIGHT .............. 77
LCD COLOR................ 77
M
MANAGE MEDIA category
............................................. 62
CLOCK/LANG .............79
Media ................................... 22
Media setting........................ 22
MOVIE SETTINGS......68
PAL ....................................102
PASTEL ............................... 88
PB zoom ............................... 39
PHOTO CAPTURE .............51
PHOTO SETTINGS.............73
PictBridge.............................60
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
........................................88, 96
Playback .........................26, 35
Playing time.......................... 18
Mirror mode......................... 33
Playlist ..................................55
Power cord (Mains lead) ...... 16
Pre-installed rechargeable
battery.................................110
Movie
Print ......................................60
Dubbing movies............ 52
Recording mode............ 68
Shooting........................ 30
QUICK ON .......................... 32
QUICK ON STBY
(Quick on standby) ............... 80
Indicators ............................118
INDOOR ..............................86
InfoLITHIUM battery pack
............................................106
J
JPEG...........................104, 120
NightShot ............................. 32
122
OLD MOVIE........................ 96
Maintenance....................... 105
PHOTO SETTINGS......73
Recording........................25, 29
Still image
IMAGE SIZE................ 73
Remaining
Shooting ........................ 30
WB SHIFT
(White Balance Shift) ...........69
Battery ...........................17
SUNRISE&SUNSET........... 85
Wide angle............................31
Remaining battery.................17
REMOTE CTRL
(Remote control)...................80
Telephoto ............................. 31
S
S VIDEO cable .....................44
S VIDEO jack .......................58
SCENE SELECTION.....85, 96
SD movie files ....................104
Wide TV ...............................43
Zoom.....................................31
TV TYPE ............................. 78
ZOOM LINK........................76
TWILIGHT .......................... 85
TWILIGHT PORT. .............. 85
SEPIA ...................................88
SETTINGS ...........................66
SETTINGS category.............66
SNOW ..................................86
VF B.LIGHT
(Viewfinder brightness) ....... 77
SPOT METER
(Flexible spot meter).......85, 96
SPOTLIGHT ........................86
STEADYSHOT ..............70, 93
Quick Reference
SELF-TIMER .......................88
SPOT FOCUS.................84, 96
Z
ZEBRA .................................71
Self-diagnosis display...........98
SP....................................68, 69
X.V.COLOR.................70, 107
TV CONNECT Guide.......... 41
SOUND/DISP SET...............77
Slide show.............................39
W
Wall outlet (Wall socket) ..... 16
123
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