2-672-379-13(1)

Enjoying with
your Hard Disk 10
Drive Handycam

Getting Started 13
Camera Operating
Easy
Guide Handycam 22

Read this first Recording

/Playback 28

Using the Setup items 46

Editing images 65
DCR-SR90E/SR100E
Dubbing, Printing 69

Troubleshooting 76

Additional Information 90

Glossary, Index 99

Com
p
App uter
licat
ion G
uide

Additional information on this product and For connecting to

answers to frequently asked questions can be your computer,
found at our Customer Support Website. see “Computer
Application
Guide”.

Printed on 100% recycled paper using GB

VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in Japan © 2006 Sony Corporation

 Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this This product has been tested and found compliant
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
reference. using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. (9.8
feet)

WARNING Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not (Applicable in the European
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Union and other European
countries with separate
CAUTION collection systems)
Replace the battery with the specified This symbol on the product or on its
type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may packaging indicates that this product shall
result. not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED and electronic equipment.
KINGDOM By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC negative consequences for the environment
ADAPTOR and human health, which could otherwise be
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is caused by inappropriate waste handling of
fitted to this equipment for your safety and this product. The recycling of materials will
convenience. help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to recycling of this product, please contact your
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the local Civic Office, your household waste
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI disposal service or the shop where you
to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) purchased the product.
must be used. If the plug supplied with this Applicable Accessories: Remote
equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be Commander
sure to attach the fuse cover after you change
the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse Notice
cover. If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data
If you should lose the fuse cover, please transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the
contact your nearest Sony service station. application or disconnect and connect the USB
cable again.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound of
this camcorder.

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 • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
Notes on use manufactured using extremely high-
Your camcorder is supplied with two precision technology, so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use.
kinds of operations guides.
However, there may be some tiny black
– “Camera Operating Guide” (This manual) points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
– “Computer Application Guide” or green in color) that appear constantly on
the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These
On using the camcorder points are normal.
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder LCD screen

Black point
White, red, blue or
green point

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,

Battery or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods
of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful
• The camcorder is not dust proofed, drip when placing the camera near a window or
proofed or waterproofed. See outdoors.
“Maintenance and precautions” (p.94). • Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause
• To prevent the hard disk from being broken your camcorder to malfunction. Take
or recorded images from being lost, do not images of the sun only in low light
do the followings when either of the conditions, such as at dusk.
respective lamps of the POWER switch
(p.17) or the ACCESS lamp (p.28) is on: On recording
– Removing the battery pack or AC • Before starting to record, test the recording
Adaptor from the camcorder function to make sure the image and sound
– Applying mechanical shock or vibration are recorded without any problems.
to the camcorder • Compensation for the contents of
• Before connecting your camcorder to recordings cannot be provided, even if
another device with a USB cable etc., be recording or playback is not possible due
sure to insert the connector plug in the to a malfunction of the camcorder.
proper direction. If you insert the connector • TV color systems differ depending on the
plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the countries/regions. To view your recordings
terminal may be damaged, or this may on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.
cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, Unauthorized recording of such materials
viewfinder, and lens may be contrary to the copyright laws. You
• A setup item that is grayed out is not cannot dub copyright protected software on
available under the current recording or your camcorder.
playback conditions.
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 Read this first (continued)

Compatibility of images
• You cannot play back both movies and still
images other than the images recorded with
your camcorder. You also cannot play back
images recorded with other DCR-SR100E.

On this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used on this manual are
captured using a digital still camera, and
thus may appear different from what you
see.
• Design and specifications of this camcorder
and accessories are subject to change
without notice.
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p.62).

About the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens, which was developed jointly by Carl
Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation,
and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF* measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical of
a Carl Zeiss lens.
Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -
coated to suppress unwanted reflections and
faithfully reproduce colors.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer
Function. The number value indicates the
amount of light from a subject coming into
the lens.

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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam

Save all your recorded image data Note on using the camcorder in
• In the case of your image data being damaged, highlands
save all your recorded images. It is recommended • You cannot use the camcorder in a low-pressure
that you save the image data on a DVD using your area, where its altitude is more than 3,000 meters
computer (see “Computer Application Guide”). (9,800 feet).
Also, you can save it using VCR/DVD device
(p.69). Note on disposal/transfer
• It is recommended that you save your image data
• If you perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.57) or
periodically after recording.
formatting the camcorder, you may not delete data
from the hard disk completely. When you transfer
Do not apply shock or vibration to your the camcorder, it is recommended that you
camcorder perform [EMPTY HDD] (p.58) to make it
• The hard disk of the camcorder may not be difficult to recover your data. In addition to the
recognized, or recording or playback may not be above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is
possible. recommended that you destroy the actual body of
• Especially, during recording/playback, do not the camcorder. This may prevent data recovery
apply shock. After recording, do not apply on the hard disk of the camcorder.
vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the
ACCESS lamp is lit. If you cannot record/play back images,
• While using the shoulder belt (not supplied), do perform [HDD FORMAT]
not crash the camera against a subject. • If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long
time, fragmentation occurs. Images cannot be
On the drop sensor saved/recorded. In such case, save the images to
• To protect the internal hard disk from the shock perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.57).
by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p.99)
function (p.58). When a drop occurs, or under a
non-gravity condition, the block noise to protect
the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop
sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play
back maybe stopped.

Notes on Battery Pack/AC Adaptor

• While the ACCESS lamp is lit, be sure to avoid
the followings. They may cause malfunctions.
– Removing the battery pack
– Removing the AC Adaptor (while charging
using the AC Adaptor)
• Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch.

Note on operational temperatures

• When the temperature of the camcorder becomes
extremely high or extremely low, you may not
record or playback the camcorder to provide
protection to the camcorder. In case of this, a
message appears on the LCD screen (p.87).

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 Table of Contents

Read this first ............................................................................................ 2

Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam........................................ 5

Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam ......................... 10
Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam .................................................. 12

Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items............................................................. 13
Step 2: Charging the battery pack .......................................................... 14
Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder ................... 17
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder................................... 18
Step 5: Using the touch panel................................................................. 19
Step 6: Setting the date and time............................................................ 20
Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording
image.......................................................................................... 21

Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic

settings
Using Easy Handycam operation............................................................ 22
Recording with ease ............................................................................... 24
Playback with ease ................................................................................. 26

Recording/Playback

Recording................................................................................................ 28
Playback ................................................................................................. 29
Searching for the desired images by date (Date Index) ............................ 30
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ........................................... 32
Recording
To use zoom
To use the flash
To record in dark places (NightShot)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
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 To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)
To adjust the focus for an off center subject
To fix the exposure for the selected subject
To add special effects
To record in mirror mode
To use a tripod
To attach the shoulder belt
Playback
To play back a series of still images (Slide show)
To use Playback zoom
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery
Check the available free hard disk space
To turn off the operation confirmation beep
To initialize the settings (Reset)
Other part names and functions
Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) ..................36
Indicators displayed during recording/playback ......................................37
Remote Commander ...............................................................................39
Playing the image on a TV ......................................................................40
Saving images.........................................................................................42
Deleting images.......................................................................................43

Using the Setup items

Using the Setup items .............................................................................46
Setup items .............................................................................................48
CAMERA SET....................................................................................50
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
STILL SET .........................................................................................54
Settings for still images
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)
PICT. APPLI.....................................................................................55
Special effects on images or additional functions on recording/playback
(PICT. EFFECT/D. EFFECT, etc.)
HDD SET ...........................................................................................57
Settings for the hard disk (HDD FORMAT/HDD INFO, etc.)
STANDARD SET .............................................................................59
Settings while recording or other basic settings
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.)
TIME/LANGU...................................................................................62
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.)

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 Table of Contents (continued)

Customizing Personal Menu ................................................................... 63

Editing images
Creating the Playlist ................................................................................ 65
Playing the Playlist.................................................................................. 67
Setting image protection (Protection)...................................................... 67

Dubbing, Printing
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices ................................................................ 69
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
(For DCR-SR100E only) ......................................................................... 71
Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) ................. 73
Jacks to connect external devices .......................................................... 75

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 76
Warning indicators and messages.......................................................... 86

Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad................................................................. 90
Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure................................... 92
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .................................................... 93
Maintenance and precautions................................................................. 94
Specifications.......................................................................................... 96

Glossary, Index
Glossary.................................................................................................. 99
Index ..................................................................................................... 101

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 Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive

Handycam
You can record images to the hard disk of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers
more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for your convenience and entertainment.

“Recording and viewing” : clear, easy and convenient

Recording onto the hard disk for long hours
(p.15, 28)
You can record more than seven hours* when the
image is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard
disk. All the recorded images are saved on the free
hard disk space. You are not at a risk to write images
onto your favorite images by mistake.
Also, you do not need to rewind or fast-forward your
movie, and you can start recording whenever you
are ready.
* If you change the image quality of a movie, you can record
images for longer hours.

You can find a scene quickly by using the

VISUAL INDEX screen (p.29).
The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check
the recorded images at a glance. All you have to do
is touch the scene you want to view.
Also, you can search for a desired scene by date
using Date Index.

Viewing on a TV or saving to VCR/DVD

devices
You can connect your Handycam directly to a TV
to play back the recorded images (p.40). Also, you
can save them to VCR/DVD devices.

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Realistic sounds can be recorded (5.1ch surround sound) (p.33)

Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

You can record the movie with 5.1ch surround
sound. You can create a DVD containing your
movies with 5.1ch surround sound with supplied
computer software. This provides full sound on a
home theater.

Connecting Hard Disk Drive Handycam to a computer

One Touch DVD Burn
(“Computer Application Guide”)
You can save a recorded image on a DVD with a
simple touch. Images that have not been saved to a
DVD with One Touch DVD Burn can automatically
be saved.

Edit images and create a DVD with selected images

(“Computer Application Guide”)
You can copy images to your computer. You can also edit
images and create a DVD with selected images.

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 Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

Images are recorded on the internal hard disk. When the hard disk becomes full, you cannot
record new images. It is recommended that you save the image data periodically, then delete
the unnecessary images from the hard disk of your camcorder.
• If you delete the images, you can record images on the free hard disk space again.

Preparing (p.13)

Recording (p.28)

Viewing on your Hard Disk Drive Handycam

• Viewing on the LCD screen (p.29)
• Viewing on a TV (p.40)

Saving
Save recorded images on a DVD or alike.
• Saving images on a DVD using a computer (“Computer Application
Guide”).
• Copying images to a computer (“Computer Application Guide”).
• Dubbing on VCR/DVD devices (p.69).

Deleting images
Delete the image data that has been saved on your camcorder.
If you delete the images, you can record new images on the
free hard disk space again.
• Select image and delete it (p.43).
• Delete all the images ([HDD FORMAT], p.57).

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Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have following items Rechargeable battery pack
supplied with your camcorder. NP-FP60 (1) (p.15)
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p.14)

Getting Started
CD-ROM “ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder” (1)

“Camera Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

Mains lead (1) (p.14) “Computer Application Guide” (1)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p.40, 69, 71)

USB cable (1) (p.73, 75)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.39)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

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 Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the battery after attaching the

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) 2 Slide the POWER switch in the
(p.93) to your camcorder. direction of the arrow to set it to
• You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the
battery pack for the model number.) Installing the
battery pack with excess force may lead to
camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in
battery pack performance or difficulty in
removing the battery pack.
POWER switch
ON OFF
MODE (CHG)
CHG lamp POWER

DC IN jack

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC

IN jack on your camcorder.
Open the jack cover to connect the AC
Jack cover Adaptor.
DC plug
Battery
pack

Mains lead
AC Adaptor
To the wall socket
Jack cover

1 Slide the battery pack in the Face down the

direction of the arrow until it clicks. v mark to match
the v mark of
the camcorder.

4 Connect the mains lead to the AC

Adaptor and the wall socket.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.

CHG

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 Recording time
5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off Approximate time (min.) available when you
when the battery is fully charged. use a fully charged battery pack.
Remove the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack on your camcorder. Continuous Typical
Battery pack recording recording

Getting Started
• Remove the AC Adaptor holding both your
camcorder and the DC plug. time time*
065 030
NP-FP50 070 035
070 035
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 100 050
NP-FP60
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and 110 055
(supplied) 110 055
remove the battery pack.
135 065
NP-FP70 150 075
155 075
165 080
NP-FP71 180 090
185 090
BATT (battery) 250 125
release lever NP-FP90 270 135
275 135
• When you remove the battery pack, make sure
that none of the respective lamps of the POWER * Typical recording time shows the time when you
switch (p.17) is on. repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/
off and zooming.
When storing the battery pack • Times shown vary according to the following
Use up the battery pack completely if you do conditions.
not intend to use it for a long time (p.93). – Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
– Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
To use an outside power source – Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.

Charging time (full charge)

Approximate time (min.) required when you
fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FP50 125
NP-FP60 (supplied) 135
NP-FP70 155
NP-FP71 170
NP-FP90 220
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 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)

Playback time On the AC Adaptor

Approximate time (min.) available when you • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible
wall socket close by. If any trouble occurs while
use a fully charged battery pack. using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power
by removing the plug from the wall socket.
LCD screen LCD screen • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
Battery pack space, such as between a wall and furniture.
opened* closed
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
NP-FP50 105 125 Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
NP-FP60 objects. This may cause a malfunction.
160 190
(supplied)
PRECAUTION
NP-FP70 225 265 • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
NP-FP71 270 315 (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
NP-FP90 400 475

* When the LCD backlight turns on.

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging,
or BATTERY INFO (p.35) 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 fully discharged.
(For BATTERY INFO only.)
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC
IN jack of your camcorder, even when the mains
lead is removed from the wall socket.
• We recommend that you use an NP-FP70, NP-
FP71 or NP-FP90 battery pack when a video light
(optional) is attached.

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)
• Available recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The available recording and playback time will
be shorter depending on the conditions under
which you use your camcorder.

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Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your
camcorder
To record, slide the POWER switch to turn • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK
on the respective lamp. SET], p.20), the next time you turn on the power
When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK of your camcorder, the current date and time will
be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds.
SET] screen appears (p.20).
POWER switch
Lens cover 2 Hold your camcorder correctly.

Getting Started
1 Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch in the direction of
the arrow while pressing the green
3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the
belt.
button in the center.
When you record, switch the power mode
by sliding the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow until the respective
lamp lights up.

Green button

ON OFF
MODE (CHG)
POWER

To turn off the power

(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(PLAY/EDIT): To play back images on
your camcorder, or to edit/delete them • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to
turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder
without any operation for approximately five
minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF],
p.62).

• When you set the POWER switch to (Movie)

or (Still), the lens cover opens up.

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 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder

The LCD screen The viewfinder

Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the You can view images using the viewfinder
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing
to record or play (2). down the battery, or when the image seen on
the LCD screen is poor.
2 180
DISP/BATT INFO
degrees Viewfinder
(max.) Extend the viewfinder
Viewfinder lens
until it clicks.
adjustment lever
Move it until the image
is clear.

2 90 degrees 1 90 degrees to the

(max.) camcorder

• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD

frame accidentally, when you open or adjust the
LCD screen. • You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
• If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the backlight by selecting STANDARD SET -
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p.60).
side, you can close it with the LCD screen side The recorded image will not be affected by the
facing out. This is convenient during playback setting.
operations. • You can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE]
while looking through the viewfinder (p.56).
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
will not be affected by the setting. To cancel,
press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until
disappears.

• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.60) to

adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

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Step 5: Using the touch panel
You can play back recorded images (p.26,
29), or change the settings (p.46) using the
Changing the language setting
touch panel. You can change the on-screen displays to
Touch the buttons displayed on the screen. show messages in a specified language.
Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE]
on the TIME/LANGU. (p.62).
Support the rear of the LCD panel with

Getting Started
your finger. Then, touch the buttons
displayed on the screen.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.

DISP/BATT INFO

• Perform the same actions as described above

when you press the buttons on the LCD frame.
• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD
frame accidentally while using the touch panel.
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION) (p.95).

To hide the screen indicators

Press DISP/BATT INFO to hide or show the
screen indicators (counter, etc.).

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 Step 6: Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when using this

camcorder for the first time. If you do not set 4 Select the desired geographical
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen area with / , then touch .
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or slide the POWER switch. CLOCK SET

AREA1 GMT +0.0

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 Lisbon , London

months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets SUMMERTIME

DATE
OFF

discharged and the date and time settings may be 2006 Y 1M 1D 0 00

cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the OK

rechargeable battery and then set the date and time

again (p.95).
POWER switch 5 Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with
/ , if necessary, then touch
.

6 Set [Y] (year) with / , then

touch .
CLOCK SET

AREA1 GMT +0.0

Lisbon , London

Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the SUMMERTIME
DATE
OFF

first time. 2006 Y 1M 1D 0 00

OK

1 Touch t [SETUP]. • You can set any year up to the year 2079.
60min

CAMERA SET 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and

PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
minute, then touch .
OK

The clock starts.

2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with • Refer to page 91 for information concerning

“World time difference.”
/ , then touch .
• The recording date and time are not displayed
60min
during recording, but are automatically recorded
DISP OUTPUT
SETUP ROTATE
onto the hard disk and displayed during playback
A.SHUT OFF ([DATA CODE], p.60).
CLOCK SET
ARE
SUMMER TIME
LANGUAGE OK

3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / ,

then touch .

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Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of
the recording image
By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you • You cannot change the aspect ratio in the
can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution following cases:
images. – while recording movies
– when [D. EFFECT] is set to [OLD
• If you intend to view images on a wide TV, MOVIE] (p.56)
recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is
• Differences in the angle of view between
recommended.
16:9(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the

Getting Started
POWER switch zoom position.

To play back images after connecting

your camcorder to a TV
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according
to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.40).
• When viewing 16:9 (wide) images with [TV
WIDE SELECT TYPE] set to [4:3], images may appear rough
depending on subjects.

Movies Still images

1 Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to light up 1 Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (Movie) lamp. the (Still) lamp.
The image size ratio changes to 4:3.

2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired setting.

• Still image size is set to [ 2.3M] ( )

when 16:9 (wide) is selected. [3.0M] ( ) is
set in maximum mode when 4:3 is selected.
• The number of recordable still images is 9,999.
2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired screen aspect
ratio.

16:9 (wide)* 4:3*

* When viewing on the LCD screen. The image

may look different in the viewfinder.

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 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

Using Easy Handycam operation

Easy Handycam operation is a function for making
EASY button
nearly all settings automatic with just one press of
the EASY button. Since only basic functions become
available and screen font size increases for easy
viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy
operation.

The settings of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation

Touch [SETUP] to display the available setup items.
For details on setup, See page 47.
60min STBY
EASY EASY
Touch LAN-
GUAGE

CLOCK HDD
SETUP BEEP
SET FORMAT

• Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed.

• is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.
• To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam
operation.

Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation

You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically set. If you set an
invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] may appears.
• BACK LIGHT (p.33)
• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO (p.18)
• Zoom lever/buttons (during playback)

Now try recording page 24

Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 7 (p.13 to 21) before operation.

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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

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 Recording with ease

Slide the POWER switch

in the direction of the
arrow while pressing the
green button only when the
POWER switch is in the
OFF (CHG) position.

To record movies
To record still images

Movies

1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the
(Movie) lamp.

2 Press EASY.
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen.
60min STBY
Easy Handycam EASY
operation
ON.
SETUP

3 Press START/STOP B (or C).

60min STBY 60min REC 00:01:00
EASY EASY

SETUP SETUP

[STBY] [REC]

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

• [REC MODE] is set to [HQ] (default settings) (p.59).
• A recordable time of movies you can record in a succession is up to 12 hours.

To record the next movies

Perform step 3.

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 Still images

1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Still)
lamp.

2 Press EASY.
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen.

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

60min 112
Easy Handycam EASY
operation
ON.
SETUP

3 Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.

Shutter
Beep
click
min 112 min
EASY EASY

SETUP SETUP

Flashing bLights up

A shutter sound is heard. When disappears, the image has been recorded.
•[ QUALITY] is set to [FINE] (default settings) (p.55).

To record the next still images

Perform step 3.

To cancel Easy Handycam

Press EASY again. disappears on the LCD screen.

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 Playback with ease
POWER switch

Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow while
pressing the green button only
when the POWER switch is in the
OFF (CHG) position.

To play back images

1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.

2 Press EASY.
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen.

Recording 60min DATE EDIT

date EASY 21 12 2006 12:34:01 The last recorded/played back

Previous movie is marked with i.
6 images Also, when you touch i, you
Next 6 can play back the movie from
the point you have stopped
images
previously.
SETUP

(Movie) tab (Still) tab (Playlist) tab (p.67)

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3 Start playback.
Movies
Touch (Movie) tab, then touch the thumbnail of the movie to be played back.

60min 100/112
01:12:34 Toggles Play or
EASY Pause as you touch
Beginning of the scene/
previous scene Next scene

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

001-0001 Recording
Stop (go to the date/time
VISUAL INDEX screen)
SETUP
Reverse/ Forward

When the selected movie has played back to the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL
INDEX screen.
• Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly.
• Touch [SETUP] t [VOLUME], then adjust it with / .

Still Images
Touch (Still) tab, then touch the thumbnail of the still image to be played
back.

min 100/112
EASY Slide show button
(p.34)

Recording
date/time
Go to the VISUAL INDEX SETUP
screen
Previous/Next

• It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.

• When you touch [EDIT] on the VISUAL INDEX screen, you can delete images. See “Deleting images” on
page 43.

To cancel Easy Handycam

Press EASY again. disappears on the LCD screen.

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 Recording/Playback

Recording
Zoom lever
Lens cover PHOTO
Opens in accordance POWER switch
with the setting of the
POWER switch.

START/STOP A
ACCESS lamp

START/STOP B

1 Slide the POWER switch in the Press the green button

direction of the arrow repeatedly to only when the POWER
light up the respective lamp. switch is in the OFF
(CHG) position.

2 Start recording.
Movies Still Images
Press START/STOP A (or B). Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the
focus A, then press it fully B.
60min REC 00:01:00

Beep Shutter
60min 3.0M FINE 123
click
P-MENU
START/
STOP

[STBY] b [REC] P-MENU

To stop recording, press START/STOP Flashing b Lights up

again. A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.

• If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the hard disk.
Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor.
• You cannot record movies and still images at the same time.
• A recordable time of movies in a succession is up to 12 hours.
• When a movie data file exceeds 2 GB, the next file is created automatically.
• For image quality of movies, see [REC MODE] (p.59), of still images, see [ IMAGE SIZE] (p.55).

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Playback

1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Recording 60min DATE EDIT
date 21 12 2006 12:34:01 The last recorded/played
Previous back movie is marked with
6 images i. Also, when you touch
i, you can play back the
Next 6
movie from the point you
images
have stopped previously.
P-MENU

(Movie) tab (Still) tab (Playlist) tab (p.67)

Recording/Playback
• Moving the zoom lever changes the VISUAL INDEX screen indication from 6 to 12 and more images
can be displayed at the same time.
• Touch [ DISPLAY] in STANDARD SET to set the number of thumbnails that appear in the
VISUAL INDEX screen (p.61)
• If you press and hold / , you can scroll the thumbnail index quickly.

2 Start playback.
Movies Still Images
Touch (Movie) tab and the movie Touch (Still) tab and the still image
to be played back. to be played back.
Beginning of the Toggles Play
111/112
scene/previous or Pause as you Next 60min

scene touch scene

001-1000 101-0001 Slide show

P-MENU P-MENU button
(p.34)
Stop (go to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward Go to the VISUAL Previous/
INDEX screen) INDEX screen Next
The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX
screen when playback has completed.

• Touch / during pause to play back To adjust the volume

movie slowly.
Touch t [VOLUME], then adjust it
• One touch of / makes the reverse/
fast forward approximately five times faster, two
with / .
touches make it approximately 10 times faster, • If you cannot find [VOLUME] in , touch
three touches make it approximately 30 times [SETUP] (p.46).
faster, four touches make it approximately 60
times faster.

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 Playback (continued)

Searching for the desired images

by date (Date Index) 4 Touch Previous/Next Date button
to select the date of the desired
You can search for desired images by date image.
efficiently.
60min
21DATE
12 2006 12:34
1 Slide the POWER switch 1
5
5
5
2006
2006
END
repeatedly to light up the 10 6 2006
15 6 2006
20 7 2006
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp. 25 7 2006
30 8 2006
1 9 2006 OK
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on P-MENU
the LCD screen.

60min DATE EDIT

21 12 2006 12:34:01
5 Touch while the selected date
of the desired image is highlighted.
The images for selected date are
displayed on the VISUAL INDEX
P-MENU
screen.

2 To search for movies, touch

(Movie) tab. To search for still
images, touch (Still) tab.

3 Touch [DATE].
The recording dates of images are
displayed on the screen.
Return to the VISUAL
INDEX screen

60min
21DATE
12 2006 12:34
1 5 2006 END
5 5 2006
10 6 2006
15 6 2006
20 7 2006
25 7 2006
30 8 2006
1 9 2006 OK
P-MENU

Previous/Next Date button

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Recording/Playback

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 Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to
zoom to a level greater than 10 × (p.54).

To use the flash ...................... 8

Press (flash) 8 repeatedly to select the
setting.
No indicator displayed: Automatically
flashes when there is insufficient
ambient light.
r
(Forced flash): Always uses the
flash regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.7 m (1 to 9 feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be impaired
if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
• The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the
flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is
complete.
• If you use the flash in bright places such as when
shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be
effective.
Recording • The flash does not work when attaching the
conversion lens (optional) or filter (optional).
To use zoom ....................... 17 • You can change the brightness of the flash by
setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent the
Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (p.52).
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom. To record in dark places (NightShot)
.......................................... 9
Wider range of Set the NIGHTSHOT switch 9 to ON. (
view: (Wide) and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear.)
Close view: • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot
(Telephoto) function (p.53). To record an image brighter in
dim light, use Color Slow Shutter function (p.53).
• Be careful not to remove your finger suddenly • The NightShot and Super NightShot use infrared
from the power zoom lever 1. If you do so, the light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 4
sound of the lever moving may be recorded. with your fingers or other objects.
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom • Remove the conversion lens (optional).
buttons 7 on the LCD frame. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.52) when
• The minimum distance required between your it is hard to focus automatically.
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is • Do not use these functions in bright places. This
about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and may cause a malfunction.
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

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To adjust the exposure for backlit To fix the exposure for the selected
subjects (BACK LIGHT) .............. 5 subject................................. 6
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, See [SPOT METER] on page 50.
press BACK LIGHT 5 to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK To add special effects ............... 6
LIGHT again. See PICT. APPLI. on page 55.
To record sound with more presence
(5.1ch surround recording) ..... 23

Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1

Creator installed for recording 5.1ch
surround sound. Using the supplied

Recording/Playback
computer applications, you can create a DVD
containing movies with the 5.1ch surround
sound, which provides full sound on an
appropriate device.

• is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch

recording. 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when
played back on your camcorder.

Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround

sound Glossary (p.99)

Sound picked up by the built-in 4ch

microphone 3 is converted to 5.1ch
surround sound and recorded.

To record with a wireless microphone

You can use a wireless microphone* (optional) to
record distant sound wirelessly.
The sound it picks up is allotted to the front center
part of the 5.1ch surround sound, mixed with the
sound picked up by the internal microphone, and
recorded. You can enjoy more realistic sound by
playing back a DVD created with the supplied
computer application on the device that supports
5.1ch surround sound. Attach the wireless
microphone to the Active Interface Shoe 2 (p.75).
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your
wireless microphone.
* Optional wireless microphone is not available in
all countries.

To adjust the focus for an off center

subject ................................. 6
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 52.
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 Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (continued)

To use a tripod........................ qg
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the
screw must be less than 5.5 mm) to the tripod
receptacle qg using a tripod screw.

To attach the shoulder belt ......... 0

Attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your
camcorder to the hook for the shoulder belt.

Playback
To play back a series of
still images (Slide show) ........... 6
Touch on the still image playback
screen (p.29).
The slide show begins from the selected
image.
Touch to stop the slide show. To restart,
touch again.
• You can touch to set continuous slide show
playback. The default setting is [ON] (continuous
playback).
• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide
show.

To use Playback zoom............ 17

You can magnify images from about 1.1 to 5
times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the power
zoom lever 1 or the zoom buttons 7 on
the LCD frame.
To record in mirror mode............ qs 1 Play back the image you want to magnify.
Open the LCD screen qs 90 degrees to the 2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto).
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to A frame appears on the LCD screen.
the lens side (2). 3 Touch the portion that you want to display
in the center of the LCD screen.
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch [END].
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom
buttons 7 on the LCD frame.
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD
screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.

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 Recording/playback Other part names and functions
3 Built-in 4ch microphone
To check the remaining battery .... qf When an external microphone (optional) is
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then connected, it takes precedence over the internal
press DISP/BATT INFO qf. If you press this microphone.
button once, BATTERY INFO appears on the 4 Remote sensor
screen for about seven seconds. Press the Point the Remote Commander (p.39) towards
button while BATTERY INFO appears on the the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
screen to extend the indication to the 20-
4 Recording lamp
second maximum.
The recording lamp lights up in red during
recording (p.61).
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity
Remaining battery for the battery or the hard disk of the camcorder
REC TIME AVAILABLE (approx.) is running low.

Recording/Playback
LCD SCREEN: 85
VIEWFINDER: 94
qd Speaker
Recording Sounds come out from the speaker while
capacity (approx.) playing back.
• For how to adjust the volume, see page 29.
Check the available free hard disk
space ................................... 6
See [HDD INFO] (p.57).
• During recording, the remaining recordable time/
number of still images are displayed.

To turn off the operation confirmation

beep .................................... 6
See [BEEP] on page 62.

To initialize the settings (Reset) ... qa

Press RESET qa to initialize all the
settings, including settings for date and
time. (Setup items customized on Personal
Menu are not initialized.)

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 Checking/Deleting the last scene
(Review/Review deleting)
You can check the last recorded movies/still
images. Also, you can delete the checked
Deleting the last scene (Review
images. deleting)
If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can
Checking the last scene delete it on the spot.
(Review)
1 Press during the review.
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up 60min 100/112
the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, REVIEW

then touch . Delete?

The playback of the latest scene starts. YES NO

Movie 60min 112/112

REVIEW 01:12:34

101-0001
2 Touch [YES].
00:00:20
• You cannot recover a scene once you delete it.
Touch to display below function
buttons.
• You can delete the last recorded image in a
: Return to the beginning of the
succession with Review deleting.
viewing movie.
• You can only delete the last recorded image in
/ : Adjust the volume. order with Review. To delete the desired image,
Still image 60min 30/30
see page 43.
REVIEW • When the recorded images are deleted in order
with Review deleting, you cannot continue to
delete them if a protected image appears on the
101-0001 screen.
• When you delete still images that were recorded
continuously (p.54), all the images are deleted at
the same time.
To return to recording
Touch .
• Camera data (recording date, conditions etc.) is
not displayed.
• When reviewing still images recorded
continuously (p.54), you can forward/backward
the images with / .

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Indicators displayed during recording/playback

( ) is a reference page.
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
Recording movies Recording still images

60min REC 00:01:00 60min 112

[60min]

P-MENU P-MENU

1 Remaining battery (approx.) (35) 9 Image size (55)

2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) (59) 0 Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (55)

Recording/Playback
3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / qa Number of recordable still images
[REC] (recording))
4 Counter (hour: minute: second)
5 Remaining recordable time of movies
6 5.1ch surround recording (33)
7 Review button (36)
8 Personal Menu button (46)

Viewing movies Viewing still images

60min 100/112 60min 1/12

01:01:00

101-0001 102-0001
P-MENU P-MENU

qs Playback mode qj Number of played back still images /Total

qd Number of played back movies/Total number of recorded still images
number of recorded movies qk Recording folders/files (92)
qf Previous/Next button (27, 29) ql Previous/Next button (27, 29)
qg Recording folders/files (92) w; Slide show button (34)
qh Video operation buttons (27, 29) wa VISUAL INDEX button (27, 29)

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 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (continued)

( ) is a reference page.
Indicators on the LCD screen and Center
viewfinder Indicator Meaning
NightShot (32)
When you can change the setup items, or
during recording or playback, following Super NightShot (53)
indicators are displayed. Color Slow Shutter (53)
Upper left Upper Center Upper right PictBridge connecting (73)
E
60min STBY 00:01:00
[60min]
Warning (86)

Bottom
P-MENU Indicator Meaning
Bottom Center Picture effect (56)
Digital effect (56)
9 Manual focus (52)
Upper left
PROGRAM AE (50)
Indicator Meaning
5.1ch surround . Backlight (33)
recording (33) n White balance (51)
Self-timer recording (53) WIDE SELECT (21)
Continuous photo SteadyShot off (54)
recording /Bracket
Flexible spot meter (50)/
recording (54)
Exposure (51)
Flash light (52) LCD panel off (56)

MICREF LEVEL low (59)

DATA CODE while recording
Upper center The recording date and time are recorded
Indicator Meaning
automatically. They are not displayed while
recording. However, you can check them as
Repeat of Slide show (34) [DATA CODE] during playback (p.60).

Upper right
Indicator Meaning

Fader (55)

LCD backlight off (18)

Drop sensor off (58)
Drop sensor (58)

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Remote Commander
Remove the insulation sheet before using the 1 DATA CODE (p.60)
Remote Commander. Displays the date and time or camera setting
data of the recorded images (p.60) when you
Insulation sheet
press this while playing back.
2 PHOTO (p.25, 28)
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
3 SCAN/SLOW (p.27, 29)
4 . > (Previous/Next) (p.27, 29)
5 PLAY (p.27, 29)
6 STOP (p.27, 29)
7 DISPLAY (p.19)
8 Transmitter

Recording/Playback
9 START/STOP (p.24, 28)
q; Power zoom (p.32, 34)
qa PAUSE (p.27, 29)
qs VISUAL INDEX (p.26, 29)
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you
press this while playing back.
qd b / B / v / V / ENTER
When you press any button, 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.
• Point the Remote Commander towards the remote
sensor to operate your camcorder (p.35).
• When no commands have been sent from the
Remote Commander in a certain period, the
orange frame disappears. When you press any of
b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears
at the position where it was displayed last.
• To change the battery, see page 96.

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 Playing the image on a TV

Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the
supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied
with the devices to be connected.
• To view the recorded images on a computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.

A/V jack
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
IN

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VCRs or TVs

: Signal flow

1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) To set the aspect ratio according to the
Connect to the input jack of the other device. connected TV (16:9/4:3)
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO Change the setting according to the screen
(optional) aspect ratio of the TV you will view images
When connecting to another device via the S on.
VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher 1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the
quality images can be produced than with an (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO 2 Touch t [SETUP] t
plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting STANDARD SET t [TV TYPE] t
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The [16:9] or [4:3] t .
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S • When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image
VIDEO connection only will not output audio. quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded
image’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9
When your TV is connected to a VCR (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN • If you connect the camcorder to a TV, you cannot
input on the VCR. Set the input selector on play back images with 5.1ch surround sound.
Using the supplied computer applications
the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.),
(“Computer Application Guide”), you can create
if the VCR has an input selector. a DVD containing movies with the 5.1ch surround
sound on an appropriate device.

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• On some 4:3 TVs, the still images recorded in 4:3
aspect ratio may not be displayed full screen. This
is not a malfunction.

• 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].

Recording/Playback
When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video input jack and
connect the white (left channel) or the red
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.
• You can display the counter on the TV screen by
setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]
(p.62).

If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor

(EUROCONNECTOR)
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view
playback image.

TV/VCR

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 Saving images

Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of the camcorder. Due to some limitations
on the internal hard disk, make sure that you save the image data to the external media.
You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below.

Saving images on DVD using your computer

By using the software in the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recorded on the camcorder.
For details, see “Computer Application Guide”.

Create DVD with One Touch

You can save images recorded on the See “Computer
camcorder directly to a DVD with
Application Guide”.
ease.

Create DVD with the desired

images
You can save images copied to your See “Computer
computer on a DVD. You can also edit Application Guide”.
the images.

Saving images by connecting the camcorder to other VCR/DVD devices

You can save images recorded on the camcorder by connecting to other VCR/DVD devices.

Dub to VCR/DVD devices

You can save the images recorded on See “Dubbing to
the camcorder by connecting the VCR/DVD devices”
camcorder to VCR/DVD devices. on page 69.

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Deleting images

You can provide free hard disk space by

deleting image data on the camcorder. 3 Touch [DELETE].
• You can check the free hard disk space of the
camcorder on [HDD INFO] (p.57).
• Protected images cannot be deleted. To delete the 4 Select the image to be deleted.
images, cancel the protection (p.68).
• Important data should be saved (p.42). The selected image is marked with .
• Do not delete the image data on the hard disk of DELETE DATE END
the camcorder from your computer. Press and hold : PREVIEW

Deleting the desired images

OK

Recording/Playback
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up • Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. to check the movie (Preview). Touch to
return to the previous screen. The Preview
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on screen buttons have the same functions as the
the LCD screen. ones on the Review screen (p.36).
• You can select multiple images at the same
60min DATE EDIT
time.
21 12 2006 12:34:01

5 Touch t [YES].
• You cannot recover an image once you delete
it.
P-MENU

• If you delete an original movie that is listed in a

Playlist (p.65), it is also deleted from the Playlist.
2 Select the (Movie) tab or the
(Still) tab that includes the To delete all movies or still images at
image you want to delete, then once
touch [EDIT]. 1 To delete a movie, touch (Movie) tab,
to delete still images, touch (Still)
60min
21EDIT
12 2006 12:34
tab on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
END 2 Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE ALL] t
DELETE DELETE
DATE [YES] t [YES].
1/2
DELETE PRO-
ALL TECT • Protected images cannot be deleted (p.67).
P-MENU
• To recover all the recordable space of hard disk,
perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.57).

• When you touch [EDIT] during Easy

Handycam operation, only [DELETE],
[DELETE ALL] and [DELETE DATE]
appears (p.26).

Continued , 43
 Deleting images (continued)

Deleting images by date

5 Touch while the selected date
You can delete movies or still images by date of the desired image is highlighted.
at once.
Go back to the VISUAL INDEX screen.

1 Slide the POWER switch to light up 6 Touch [EDIT], then touch [DELETE
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. DATE] t [YES].
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on 60min
the LCD screen. 21EDIT
12 2006 12:34
END
60min DATE EDIT DELETE DELETE
DATE
21 12 2006 12:34:01
1/2
DELETE PRO-
ALL TECT

P-MENU

P-MENU
Delete movies or still images recorded on
the selected date at once.

2 To delete movies, touch

(Movie) tab. To delete still images, • You cannot delete movies and still images
recorded on the same date at the same time.
touch (Still) tab.
• You cannot delete protected images (p.67).
• When the multiple number of the same date is
3 Touch [DATE]. displayed in step 3, only the image data in the
selected date folder can be deleted.
The recording dates of images are
displayed on the screen.
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen

60min
21DATE
12 2006 12:34
1 5 2006 END
5 5 2006
10 6 2006
15 6 2006
20 7 2006
25 7 2006
30 8 2006
1 9 2006 OK
P-MENU

Previous/Next Date button

4 Touch Previous/Next Date button

to select the date of the desired
image.

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Recording/Playback

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 Using the Setup items

Using the Setup items

1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up
the respective lamp.

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button in

the center only when the POWER switch is in the OFF
(CHG) position.

: Settings for movies

: Settings for still images
: Settings for PLAY/EDIT

2 Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item.

Unavailable items will be grayed out.

x To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu

On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added.
• You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p.63).

1 Touch .
60min STBY

SETUP SUR
MONITR

EXPO- SPOT
SURE FOCUS

FADER SPOT
METER

2 Touch the desired setup item.

If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch / until it is displayed.
3 Select the desired setting, then touch .

x To change the setup items

You can customize setup items that are not added to Personal Menu.
1 2 3 4
60min STBY 60min STBY 60min STBY
60min STBY
FOCUS COLOR SLOW S: OFF COLOR SLOW S: ON
SUPER NS
NS LIGHT
CAMERA SET COLOR SLOW S OFF ON OFF ON
PROGRAM AE SELF-TIMER
SPOT METER DIZITAL ZOOM
EXPOSURE STEADYSHOT OK OK
OK

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1 Touch t[SETUP].
2 Select the desired setup item.
Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is the same as that
in step 2.)
3 Select the desired item.
• You can also touch the item directly to select it.
4 Customize the item.
After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to hide the setup screen.
If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen.

x To change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation

does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.22).
60min STBY
EASY

SETUP

Using the Setup items

1 Touch [SETUP].
Available setup items appear.
2 Select the desired item.
3 Customize the item.
Touch after finishing the setting.
If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen.
• Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.25) to change the setup items for the standard operation.

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 Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode.
The following settings are made automatically during Easy
Handycam operation (p.22).

Position of lamp: Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam

CAMERA SET (p.50)

PROGRAM AE z z – AUTO
SPOT METER z z – AUTO
EXPOSURE z z – AUTO
WHITE BAL. z z – AUTO
AUTO SHUTTER z – – ON
SPOT FOCUS z z – AUTO
FOCUS z z – AUTO
FLASH SET – z – *1/OFF
SUPER NS z – – OFF
NS LIGHT z z – OFF
COLOR SLOW S z – – OFF
SELF-TIMER z – – OFF
SELF-TIMER – z – OFF
DIGITAL ZOOM z – – OFF
STEADYSHOT z – – ON

STILL SET (p.54)

BURST – z – OFF
QUALITY – z – FINE
IMAGE SIZE – z – z

PICT. APPLI. (p.55)

FADER z – – OFF
D. EFFECT z – – OFF
PICT. EFFECT z – – OFF
REC CTRL *3 – – z –
USB SELECT *2 z z z –
DEMO MODE z – – ON

HDD SET (p.57)

HDD FORMAT z z z z
HDD INFO z z z –
DROP SENSOR z z z ON
EMPTY HDD z z z –

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 Position of lamp: Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam

STANDARD SET (p.59)

REC MODE z – – HQ
VOLUME – – z z*1
MULTI-SOUND – – z STEREO
MICREF LEVEL z – – NORMAL
SUR MONITOR z – – –
–/NORMAL/–/
LCD/VF SET z z z
NORMAL/–*1
TV TYPE z z z –
USB SPEED z z z –*1
DATA CODE – – z DATE/TIME
DISPLAY – – z –*1
REMAINING z – – AUTO

Using the Setup items

REMOTE CTRL z z z ON
REC LAMP z z – ON
BEEP z z z z*1
DISP OUTPUT z z z LCD PANEL
SETUP ROTATE z z z –
A.SHUT OFF z z z 5min
CALIBRATION – – z –

TIME/LANGU. (p.62)
CLOCK SET z z z z*1
AREA SET z z z –*1
SUMMERTIME z z z –*1
LANGUAGE z z z –*1

*1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained.

*2 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device
with the USB cable.
*3 For DCR-SR100E only.

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 CAMERA SET
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the
recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ SUNSET&MOON**( )
STEADYSHOT, etc.)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when Select to maintain the atmosphere of
the items are selected. situations such as sunsets, general night
See page 46 for details on selecting views or fireworks.
setup items.
LANDSCAPE**( )

PROGRAM AE
You can record images effectively in various
situations with the PROGRAM AE function. Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This
setting also prevents your camcorder from
B AUTO focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows
Select to automatically record images that comes in between the camcorder and
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] the subject.
function. • Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted so as
not to focus on subjects only a short distance away.
SPOTLIGHT*( ) Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to
focus on subjects farther away.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
are lit by strong light.
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong contrast
between the subject and the background,
such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
Select to bring out the subject such as people
or flowers while creating a soft background. SPOT METER STBY

SPORTS* (Sports lesson) ( )

AUTO END

1 Touch the point where you want to fix and

Select to minimize shake when shooting fast adjust the exposure on the screen.
moving subjects. appears.
BEACH&SKI*( ) 2 Touch [END].
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO]t[END].
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
Select to prevent people’s faces from automatically set to [MANUAL].
appearing dark in strong light or reflected • The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or the power source for more than five minutes.
on a ski slope.

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 INDOOR (n)
EXPOSURE
The white balance is adjusted to be
You can fix the brightness of an image appropriate for the following recording
manually. When recording indoors on a clear conditions:
day, for example, you can avoid backlight – Indoors
shadows on people next to the window by – At party scenes or studios where the
fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of lighting conditions change quickly
the room. – Under the video lamps of those at a studio,
or under sodium lamps or incandescent-
60min STBY
EXPOSURE: MANUAL
like color lamps
ONE PUSH ( )
AUTO MANUAL The white balance will be adjusted
OK according to the ambient light.
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
1 Touch [MANUAL].
appears. 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
lighting conditions as you will shoot the

Using the Setup items

/ .
subject.
3 Touch .
3 Touch [ ].
To return the setting to automatic exposure, flashes quickly. When the white
touch [AUTO] t . balance has been adjusted and stored in
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees and close the memory, the indicator stops flashing.
the LCD panel with the screen facing outwards, • Keep framing white object while is
you can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE] flashing quickly.
while looking through the viewfinder (p.56). • flashes slowly if white balance could
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove not be set.
the power source for more than five minutes. • keeps flashing even after you have
touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to
[AUTO].
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the • When you have changed the battery pack while
brightness of the recording environment. [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder
outdoors from inside the house while using fixed
exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder
B AUTO at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for
better color balance adjustment.
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change
OUTDOOR ( ) the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your
The white balance is adjusted to be camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice
appropriate for the following recording versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set to on.
conditions: • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH]
under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.
– Outdoors
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks the power source for more than five minutes.
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps

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 CAMERA SET (continued)

• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the

AUTO SHUTTER power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust
the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust
Automatically activates the electronic the zoom for recording. When you want to record
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when a subject at close range, move the power zoom
recording in bright conditions if you set it to lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.
[ON] (the default setting). • The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is
about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and
SPOT FOCUS about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
You can select and adjust the focal point to • The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
aim it at a subject not located in the center of the power source for more than five minutes.
the screen.
FLASH SET
SPOT FOCUS STBY

You can set this function when you use the

built-in flash or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with your camcorder.
AUTO END

x FLASH LEVEL
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears. HIGH( )
2 Touch [END]. Makes the flash level higher.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch B NORMAL ( )
[AUTO]t[END] in step 1.
LOW ( )
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
Makes the flash level lower.
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove • The setting returns to [NORMAL] after you
the power source for more than five minutes. remove the power source for more than five
minutes.
FOCUS x REDEYE REDUC
You can adjust the focus manually. Select this You can prevent redeye by activating the flash
when you want to focus on a certain subject before recording.
intentionally. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press
(flash) (p.32) repeatedly to select a setting.
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduce redeye before the flash automatically
1 Touch [MANUAL]. flashes when there is insufficient ambient
9 appears. light.
2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ r
(focusing on distant subjects) to (Forced redeye reduction): Always
sharpen the focus. uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-
appears when the focus cannot be flash.
adjusted any closer, and appears when r
the focus cannot be adjusted farther away.
(No flash): Records without flash.
3 Touch .
• The redeye reduction may not produce the desired
To adjust the focus automatically, touch effect due to individual differences and other
[AUTO]t in step 1. conditions.

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• The setting returns to [OFF] after you remove the • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
power source for more than five minutes. depending on the brightness. The motion of the
image may slow down at this time.

SUPER NS (Super NightShot)

SELF-TIMER
You can record images at a maximum of 16
times the sensitivity of NightShot in dark The self-timer starts recording a movie after
places. about 10 seconds.
Set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the Press START/STOP when
NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON. and [ SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] ( ).
[”SUPER NS”] flash on the screen. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NS] to To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
[OFF]. • You can also use the self-timer with START/
STOP on the Remote Commander (p.39).
• Do not use NightShot and [SUPER NS] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers SELF-TIMER
or other objects (p.32).
The self-timer starts recording a still image

Using the Setup items

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
after about 10 seconds.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.52) when
it is hard to focus automatically.
Press PHOTO when [ SELF-TIMER] is
set to [ON] ( ).
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
image may slow down at this time. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
• You can also use the self-timer with PHOTO on
the Remote Commander (p.39).
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)
You can record clearer images with the light
which emits infrared light while using
NightShot. The default setting is [ON].
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects (p.32).
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).

COLOR SLOW S
(Color Slow Shutter)
You can record an image brighter in color
even in dark places.
Set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON]. and
[COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash on the
screen.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.52),
when it is hard to focus automatically.

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 CAMERA SET (continued) STILL SET
Settings for still images
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)
DIGITAL ZOOM The default settings are marked with B.
You can select the maximum zoom level in The indicators in parentheses appear when
case you want to zoom to a level greater than the items are selected.
10×(the default setting) while recording. See page 46 for details on selecting
Note that the image quality decreases when setup items.
you are using the digital zoom.
BURST
You can record several still images one after
another by pressing PHOTO.
B OFF
Select this when not recording continuously.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone appears NORMAL ( )
when you select the zooming level. Records still images continuously at
approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The
B OFF
numbers of the maximum recordable
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically. images are as follows:
20 × 3.0M ( ) : 3 images
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and 1.9M ( ) : 4 images
after that up to 20 × zoom is performed VGA (0.3M) ( ) : 21 images
digitally. 2.3M ( ) : 3 images
120 × EXP. BRKTG ( )
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and Records 3 images consecutively with
after that, up to 120 × zoom is performed different exposures at approximately 0.5
digitally. second intervals. You can compare the three
images and select an image recorded at the
STEADYSHOT best exposure.
• The flash will not function during continuous
You can record images using recording.
[STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is
• The maximum number of images will be recorded
[ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) in the self-timer mode or when you are operating
when using a tripod or the conversion lens with the Remote Commander.
(optional). • You may not be able to record continuous images
up to the maximum number depending on the
image size and the remaining hard disk space of
the camcorder.
• [EXP. BRKTG] does not function, if the hard disk
space is only available for less than three still
images.
• It takes longer to record continuous images to the
hard disk compared to normal recording. Record
the next still image after the scroll bar indicator
( ) and the ACCESS lamp turns off.

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 PICT. APPLI.
Special effects on images or additional
functions on recording/playback
QUALITY (PICT. EFFECT/D. EFFECT, etc.)
B FINE ( ) The default settings are marked with B.
Records still images at the fine image quality The indicators in parentheses appear when
level. the items are selected.
See page 46 for details on selecting
STANDARD ( ) setup items.
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
FADER
The size of still images (Approx. kB) You can add the following effects to currently
VGA recording images.
3.0M 1.9M
2.3M (0.3M)
1 During standby (fade in) or recording (fade
out), select the desired effect, then touch .
FINE When you select [OVERLAP] or [WIPE], the
1540 1150 960 150
(FINE) image is stored as a still image. (While storing
STANDARD the image, the screen turns to blue.)

Using the Setup items

640 480 420 60
(STD) 2 Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
IMAGE SIZE To cancel the current setting before your
B 3.0M ( ) operation, touch [OFF] in step 1. Once you
Records still images clearly. press START/STOP, the setting is cancelled.

1.9M ( )
Allows you to record more still images in Fading out Fading in
relatively clear quality.
VGA (0.3M) ( ) WHITE FADER
Allows for the maximum number of images
to be recorded.
• When the aspect ratio is changed to 16:9 (wide),
the image size is changed to [ 2.3M] ( ) BLACK FADER
(p.21).
• The number of pixels for each image size is as
follows:
3.0M : 2016×1512
OVERLAP (fade in only)
1.9M : 1600×1200
VGA (0.3M) : 640×480
2.3M : 2016×1134
• The maximum number of recordable still images
is 9,999. WIPE (fade in only)

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 PICT. APPLI. (continued)

Using the viewfinder OLD MOVIE

You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] Adds an sepia colored effect to movies.
while using the viewfinder by having the • The aspect ratio cannot be changed to 16:9 (wide)
LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed when [OLD MOVIE] is selected.
with the screen facing out.
1 Make sure the (Movie) lamp lights up.
PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)
2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD You can add special effects to a picture during
screen with the screen facing out. recording. appears.
appears.
3 Touch . B OFF
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen. Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.
4 Touch [YES]. SEPIA
The LCD screen is turned off.
Picture appears in sepia.
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the
display in the viewfinder. B&W
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed. Picture appears in black and white.
6 Touch the button you want to set.
[EXPOSURE] : Adjust with / , and PASTEL
touch .
[FADER] : Touch it repeatedly to select a desired
effect.
: The LCD screen lights up.
Picture appears like a pale pastel drawing.
To hide the buttons, touch .
MOSAIC
D. EFFECT (Digital effect)
You can add digital effects to your
recordings. appears. Picture appears mosaic-patterned.

1 Touch the desired effect.

REC CTRL (DCR-SR100E)
2 When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the
effect with / , then touch . See page 71.
The image displayed when you touch
is saved as a still image.
USB SELECT
3 Touch .
appears. You can copy images to a computer when
To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step connecting your camcorder to your computer
1. with the USB cable or print still images when
connecting to the PictBridge compliant
LUMI. KEY (luminance key) printer (p.73).
Replaces a brighter area in a previously
recorded still image (e.g. a person) with a DVD BURN
movie.
The item has the same function as DVD
BURN button on the camcorder body. See
“Computer Application Guide”.

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 HDD SET
Settings for the hard disk (HDD
FORMAT/HDD INFO, etc.)
HDD
By connecting the USB cable between the See page 46 for details on selecting
camcorder and a computer, you can access setup items.
from the computer to the hard disk of the
camcorder.
HDD FORMAT
PictBridge PRINT
You can delete all the images on the hard disk
See page 73. of the camcorder to recover recordable free
• For details on a computer connection, see space to allow you to write in.
“Computer Application Guide”. • To avoid the loss of important images, they should
be saved (p.42) before performing [HDD
FORMAT].
DEMO MODE
1 To perform [HDD FORMAT], touch [YES]
The default setting is [ON] so that you can t [YES].
view the demonstration in about 10 minutes, 2 When [Completed.] is displayed, touch
after you have set the POWER switch to .
(Movie). • Protected images are also deleted.

Using the Setup items

• The demonstration will be suspended in • While [HDD FORMAT] is activated, do not
situations such as those described below. remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack.
– when you touch the screen during the • While [HDD FORMAT] is activated, do not apply
demonstration (The demonstration starts again vibration or shock.
in about 10 minutes.)
– when you operate the buttons and switches HDD INFO
– when the POWER switch is set to (Still)
– when you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON The hard disk information of the camcorder
(p.32) can be displayed to allow you to check
approximate used and free spaces.
HDD INFO

Used Space: 14,800MB

Free Space: 15,200MB

• The calculation for hard disk space is 1MB =

1,048,576. The fractions less than MB are
discarded when the hard disk space is displayed.
Only the figures that are less than 30,000 MB for
available and unavailable hard disk spaces appear.
• Since there is the management file area, the used
space is not displayed as 0MB when you perform
[HDD FORMAT] or [EMPTY HDD].

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 HDD SET (continued)

• If you do not follow the instructions above to turn

DROP SENSOR on the switch, [EMPTY HDD] cannot be
The [DROP SENSOR] is set to [ON] as the displayed on the set up items.
default setting. When the drop sensor senses • The actual performing time for [EMPTY HDD]
a drop of the camcorder ( appears), you is approximately 30 minutes.
may not record/play back the images to • Remove all cables except the AC Adaptor. Do not
remove the AC Adaptor during the operation.
protect the internal hard disk.
• While performing [EMPTY HDD], do not apply
• Set the drop sensor to [ON] (default setting) when
any vibrations or shocks.
you use the camcorder. Otherwise when you drop
the camcorder, you may damage the hard disk of • When you have cancelled [EMPTY HDD] during
the camcorder. the operation, perform [HDD FORMAT] or
[EMPTY HDD] when you use the camcorder for
• In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor
the next time.
activates. When you record images during activity
such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you can set • Protected images (p.67) are also deleted.
[DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] ( ) not to activate
the dropsensor.
• [DROP SENSOR] is automatically set to [ON]
after you remove the power source for more than
five minutes.

EMPTY HDD
[EMPTY HDD] allows you to write non
important data onto the hard disk of the
camcorder. In this way, it may become more
difficult to recover any original data. When
you dispose or transfer the camcorder to
others, it is recommended that you perform
[EMPTY HDD].
• If you perform [EMPTY HDD], all the images
are deleted. To avoid the loss of important images,
they should be saved (p.42) before performing
[EMPTY HDD].

1 Be sure the AC Adaptor is connected. While

pressing DISP/BATT INFO, slide the
POWER switch to turn on.
• You can perform this operation, whichever
position of the (Movie) / (Still) /
(PLAY/EDIT) is lit.
2 Touch t HDD SET t
[EMPTY HDD] t [YES] t [YES].
3 When [Completed.] is displayed, touch
.

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 STANDARD SET
Settings while recording or other basic
settings
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, MULTI-SOUND
etc.)
You can select whether to play back audio
The default settings are marked with B. recorded using [REC CTRL](p.71) with dual
The indicators in parentheses appear when sound or stereo sound.
the item is selected.
See page 46 for details on selecting B STEREO
setup items. Plays back with main and sub sound (or
stereo sound).

REC MODE (Recording mode) 1

Plays back with main sound or the left
You can select an image quality of the movie channel sound.
from three levels.
2
B HQ ( HQ ) Plays back with sub sound or the right
Records in high quality mode channel sound.
(approx. recordable time is up to 7 hours 20 • The setting returns to [STEREO] after you
min.). remove the power source for more than five

Using the Setup items

SP ( SP ) minutes.
Records in standard quality mode
(approx. recordable time is up to 10 hours MICREF LEVEL
50min.).
You can select the microphone level for
LP ( LP ) recording sound.
Increases the recording time (Long Play) Select [LOW] when you want to record
(approx. recordable time is up to 20 hours exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall,
50 min.). etc.
• The remaining recordable time is displayed on the B NORMAL
screen.
Records various surround sounds,
• The maximum number of recordable movies is converting them into the same level.
9,999.
• If you record in the LP mode, the quality of scenes LOW ( )
may be degraded, or scenes with quick Records surround sound faithfully. This
movements may appear with a block noise when setting is not suitable for recording
you play back the images. conversations.
• The setting returns to [NORMAL] after you
VOLUME remove the power source for more than five
minutes.
See page 29.

SUR MONITOR
You can display the direction from which the
recording sound comes when recording in
5.1ch mode.

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 STANDARD SET (continued)

LCD/VF SET x VF WIDE DISP

You can select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio
The recorded image will not be affected even image appears in the viewfinder.
when you change the setting.
B LETTER BOX
x LCD BRIGHT Normal setting (standard type of screen)
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD SQUEZE (Squeeze)
screen.
Expands the image vertically if black bands
1 Adjust the brightness with / . at the top and bottom in 16:9 (wide) aspect
2 Touch . ratio are undesirable.

x LCD BL LEVEL TV TYPE

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight. See page 40.
B NORMAL
Standard brightness. USB SPEED
BRIGHT You can select data transfer speed used to
Brightens the LCD screen. transfer data to your computer.

• When you use the AC Adaptor as the power B AUTO

source, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for Sends data by switching automatically
the setting. between the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is the speed corresponding to USB1.1 (full
slightly reduced during recording. speed transfer).

x LCD COLOR FULL SPEED

You can adjust the color on the LCD screen Sends data corresponding to USB1.1 (full
with / . speed transfer).

DATA CODE
Low intensity High intensity You can check the information recorded
automatically (data code) during playback.
x VF B.LIGHT B OFF
You can adjust the brightness of the
Data code is not displayed.
viewfinder.
DATE/TIME
B NORMAL
Displays the date and time of recorded
Standard brightness.
images.
BRIGHT
CAMERA DATA
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
Displays the camera setting data of recorded
• When you connect your camcorder to AC images.
Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for
the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.

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DATE/TIME B ZOOM LINK
60min 00:00:00
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*
6IMAGES
1 1 2006
1:12:34 Displays thumbnails of 6 images.
12IMAGES
1Date
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
2Time
* You can operate with the zoom buttons on the
CAMERA DATA LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.

Movie 60min 00:00:00

REMAINING
B AUTO
AWB
Displays the remaining hard disk free space
for about eight seconds as described below.
– When your camcorder recognizes the free

Using the Setup items

Still image 60min 10/10
hard disk space, with the POWER switch
is set to (Movie)
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the screen display from off to on,
with the POWER switch is set to
(Movie)
3SteadyShot off
– When the available free space of the hard
4Exposure disk remains less than five minutes for
5White balance movies
6Gain – When you start recording from the line
7Shutter speed input (For DCR-SR100E only)
8Aperture value
ON
9Exposure value
Always displays the remaining hard disk
free space indicator.
• appears for an image recorded using a flash.
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen, if
you connect your camcorder to a TV. REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
• The indicator toggles through the following
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the The default setting is [ON] so that you can
Remote Commander: DATE/TIME t use the supplied Remote Commander (p.39).
CAMERA DATA t OFF (no indication). • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
• Depending on the hard disk condition of the responding to a command sent by other device’s
camcorder, bars [--:--:--] appear. remote control.
• The setting returns to [OFF] after you remove the • The setting returns to [ON] after you remove the
power source for more than five minutes. power source for more than five minutes.

DISPLAY REC LAMP (Recording lamp)

You can select the number of thumbnails that The camera recording lamp will not light up
appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. during recording when you set this to [OFF].
Thumbnail Glossary (p.100) (The default setting is [ON].)

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 STANDARD SET (continued) TIME/LANGU.
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE,
etc.)
BEEP See page 46 for details on selecting
B ON setup items.
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel. CLOCK SET
OFF See page 20.
Cancels the melody.

DISP OUTPUT AREA SET

You can adjust a time difference without
B LCD PANEL stopping the clock.
Shows displays such as the counter on the Set your local area with v/V when using your
LCD screen and in the viewfinder. camcorder overseas.
V-OUT/PANEL Refer to “World time difference” on page 91.
Shows the display also on the TV screen.
SUMMERTIME
SETUP ROTATE You can change this setting without stopping
the clock.
B NORMAL
Set to [ON] to move the time forward one
Scrolls the setup items downwards by hour.
touching .
OPPOSITE LANGUAGE
Scrolls the setup items upwards by touching
. You can select the language to be used on the
LCD screen.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot
B 5min find your native tongue among the options.
The camcorder is automatically turned off,
when you do not operate your camcorder for
more than approximately 5 minutes.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.

• When you connect your camcorder to a wall

socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].

CALIBRATION
See page 95.

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Customizing Personal Menu
You can add desired setup items to Personal
Menu, and customize Personal Menu
Deleting a setup item
settings. This is convenient if you add
frequently used setup items to Personal
Menu.
1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP]
t [DELETE].

Adding a setup item If the desired setup item is not displayed,

touch / .
You can add up to 27 setup items for
60min
(Movie), (Still) or (PLAY/EDIT). STBY
Select button to delete.

Delete a less important setup item, if you SETUP SUR

MONITR
END

want to add more. EXPO-

SURE
SPOT
FOCUS

FADER SPOT
METER

1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP]

t [ADD].
60min STBY
2 Touch the setup item that you want

Using the Setup items

Select the category to delete.
END
CAMERA SET
PICT. APPLI.
HDD SET 60min STBY
STANDARD SET DELETE
TIME / LANGU.
Delete this from
OK
mode's
P-MENU?

YES NO

2 Touch / to select a setup

category, then touch .
60min STBY
3 Touch [YES] t .
END • You cannot delete [SETUP] and [P-MENU
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
SET UP].
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL.
AUTO SHUTTER
OK

3 Touch / to select a setup

item, then touch t [YES] t
.
The setup item is added to the end of list.

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 Customizing Personal Menu (continued)

Arranging the order of setup

items displayed on Personal
Menu

1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP]

t [SORT].
If the desired setup item is not displayed,
touch / .

2 Touch the setup item you want to

move.

3 Touch / to move the setup

item to the desired place.

4 Touch .
To sort more items, repeat step 2 to 4.

5 Touch [END] t .
• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].

Initializing the Personal Menu

settings (Reset)
Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t
[RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t .

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Editing images

Creating the Playlist

A Playlist is a list displaying your favorite
movies selected from the original movies. 5 Touch t [YES].
Playlist Glossary (p.99)
60min
ADD
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor
Add?
from you camcorder while editing the Playlist. It
may damage the hard disk of the camcorder. YES NO

• You can add up to 99 scenes in the Playlist.

• You cannot add still images on the Playlist.
• If you delete the original image data from the
camcorder, they are automatically deleted from
the Playlist. To add all the images selected by date
on the Playlist
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up Touch [ ADD DATE] in step 3.
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
Erasing unnecessary scenes
from the Playlist
2 Select (Movie) tab, then touch
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up

Editing images
[EDIT].
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
60min
21EDIT
12 2006 12:34
END
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
DELETE DELETE
DATE
1/2
DELETE PRO-
ALL TECT

P-MENU 2 Touch (Playlist) tab t [EDIT] t

[ERASE].
ERASE END

3 Touch [ ADD].
Press and hold : PREVIEW

• Touch / to display [ ADD] when

[ ADD] is not displayed. OK

4 Select the scene to be added to the 3 Select the scene to be deleted from
Playlist.
the list.
ADD DATE END
Press and hold : PREVIEW
ERASE END
Press and hold : PREVIEW

OK

OK

The selected scene is marked with .

• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the The selected scene is marked with .
image, you can check the image. Touch • If you press and hold the thumbnail of the
to return to the previous screen. image, you can check the image. Touch
• You can select several images at once. to return to the previous screen.
• You can select multiple images at once.

Continued , 65
 Creating the Playlist (continued)

4 Touch t [YES]. 5 Select the designated position

with [T]/[t].
MOVE END

To erase all the scenes at the same time Press and hold : PREVIEW

Touch [ERASE ALL] in step 2 t [YES].

OK
• The original images are not changed even if you
erase the images from the Playlist. Move destination bar

Changing the order within the

Playlist 6 Touch t [YES].
• When you have selected multiple scenes, the
scenes are moved following the order
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up appeared in the Playlist.
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.

2 Touch (Playlist) tab t [EDIT] t

[MOVE].
MOVE END
Press and hold : PREVIEW

OK

3 Select the scene to be moved.

MOVE END
Press and hold : PREVIEW

OK

The selected scene is marked with .

• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the
image, you can check the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
• You can select several images at once.

4 Touch .

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Playing the Playlist Setting image
protection (Protection)
You can play the Playlist. You can protect selected images not to be
deleted (p.43). By setting protection, you can
prevent your images from being deleted by
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up mistake.
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on Protecting the desired image
the LCD screen.
You can set protection to an individual image.

2 Touch (Playlist) tab.

1 Slide the POWER switch to light up
A list of the scenes added in the Playlist the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
appears.
60min EDIT
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
1:23:01 the LCD screen.

P-MENU
2 Touch [EDIT] t [PROTECT].
PROTECT DATE END
Press and hold : PREVIEW

Editing images
3 Touch the image from which you
want to playback. OK

The screen returns to the VISUAL

INDEX screen when the Playlist is
played back from the selected scene to
the end.
3 Touch the desired image you want
to protect.
The selected image is marked with -.
• You can save images in your Playlist on a DVD PROTECT DATE END
Press and hold : PREVIEW
using a computer. For details, see “Computer
Application Guide”.

OK

• You can select several images at once.

• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the
image, you can check the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.

4 Touch t [YES].
Protection on the image is set.

• The protected image is marked with - on the

VISUAL INDEX screen.

Continued , 67
 Setting image protection (Protection) (continued)

To cancel protection from the desired To cancel protection from the desired
image image by date
Touch the image marked with - in step 3. Touch [EDIT] t [PROTCT DATE] t
- mark disappears. [OFF] in step 4. - does not appear on the
images that are cancelled for protection.

Protecting images by date

You can set protection for selected images by
recording date.

1 Slide the POWER switch to light up

the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.

2 Touch [DATE].
60min
21DATE
12 2006 12:34
1 5 2006 END
5 5 2006
10 6 2006
15 6 2006
20 7 2006
25 7 2006
30 8 2006
1 9 2006 OK
P-MENU

Previous/Next
Date button

3 Select the desired date to protect

with Previous/Next Date button,
then touch .
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen.

4 Touch [EDIT] t [PROTCT DATE]

t [ON].
Set protection for all the images in the
selected folder by date.

• Protected images are marked with - on

VISUAL INDEX screen.

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Dubbing, Printing

Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices

You can save images on your camcorder to VCRs or DVD recorders.
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p.14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
• To save image data on your computer or to save DVD using a computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.
• You cannot use the i.LINK cable.
• Since you dub your data to other device through analogue data, the image quality may decline.

(Yellow) (White) (Red)

A/V jack
IN

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VCRs or
DVD
recorders

: Video/Signal flow

Dubbing, Printing
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) • To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,
Connect to the input jack of the other device. etc.) on the screen of the monitor device
connected, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO PANEL] (the default setting, p.62).
(optional) • To record the date/time and camera settings data,
When connecting to another device via the S display them on the screen (p.60).
VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable • When you are connecting your camcorder to a
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
quality images can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel)
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV.
plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.

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 Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices (continued)

1 Slide the POWER switch to light up

the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback
device (p.40).

2 Insert the recording media for your

VCR or DVD recorder.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.

3 Connect your camcorder to the

VCR/DVD device with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
the A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
• Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of
a VCR or DVD device.

4 Start the playback on your

camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied
with your recording device for details.

5 When dubbing is finished, stop

your camcorder and the recording
device.

• After dubbing your images, it is recommended

that you delete unnecessary images from the hard
disk of the camcorder (p.43).

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Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
(For DCR-SR100E only)
You can record images or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of
camcorder.
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p.14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
• On your camcorder, you cannot view images copied from a computer.

(Yellow) (White) (Red)

A/V jack
OUT

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VCRs, DVD
devices or TVs

: Video/Signal flow

Dubbing, Printing
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) • You cannot record images from a TV with no
Connect to the output jack of the other device. output jacks.
• You cannot record TV programs which allow you
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO to record once, or have copy control technology.
(optional) • When you are connecting your camcorder to a
When connecting to another device via the S monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable A/V connecting cable to the video output jack,
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher and the red (right channel) or the white (left
quality images can be produced than with an channel) plug to the audio output jack on the VCR
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and or the TV.
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO • Your camcorder can only record from a PAL
plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting
source. For example, French video or TV
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S correctly. See page 90 for details on TV color
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
systems.
• If you use a 21-pin adaptor to input PAL source,
you need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor
(optional).

Continued , 71
 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (For DCR-SR100E only)
(continued)

1 Connect your camcorder to the TV 8 Touch [END].

or VCR/DVD device with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or • There may be a time difference between the point
the A/V connecting cable with S where you press [REC] and the actual point that
VIDEO (optional) 2. the recording starts/stops.
• You cannot record an image as a still image even
• Connect your camcorder to the output jacks if you press PHOTO during recording.
of a TV or VCR/DVD device.

2 If you are recording from a VCR/

DVD device, insert the video tape
or the DVD into the playback
device.

3 Slide the POWER switch to light up

the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.

4 Touch t [REC CTRL].

If you connected your camcorder to the
device which has the S VIDEO jack,
touch [SET] t [VIDEO INPUT] t
[S VIDEO] t .
• Touch [SET] to change the recording mode
or adjust the volume.
• Touch [SET] t [ REMAIN] t [ON]
to display the remaining hard disk free space
indicator all the time.

5 Start playing the cassette or the

DVD on the play back device, or
select a TV program.
The image played on the connected
device appears on the LCD screen of your
camcorder.

6 Touch [REC] at the point you want

to start recording.

7 Touch at the point you want

to stop recording.
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Printing recorded still images
(PictBridge compliant printer)
You can print out still images using a
PictBridge compliant printer without 3 Touch [PictBridge PRINT].
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears
on the screen.
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket
using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
1/10
operation. PictBridge PRINT
100-0002 END
Turn on the power of the printer.
• To print still images after having copied them onto
a computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.
SET EXEC

Connect your camcorder to the The still image appears.

printer
• You can also display [USB SELECT] screen by
touching t [SETUP] t
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on. PICT. APPLI. t [USB SELECT].
• We cannot guarantee the operation of models that
• You can perform this operation, whichever
are not PictBridge compatible.
position of the (Movie) / (Still) /
(PLAY/EDIT) is lit.
Printing
2 Connect the

Dubbing, Printing
(USB) jack of your
camcorder to the printer using the 1 Select the image to be printed with
USB cable (supplied). / .

2 Touch [SET] t [COPIES].

3 Select the number of copies to be
printed with / .
You can set a maximum of 20 copies of
one image to be printed.

4 Touch t [END].
To print the date on the image, touch
[SET] t [DATE/TIME] t [DATE] or
[DAY&TIME] t .
[USB SELECT] screen appears on the
LCD screen.

Continued , 73
 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (continued)

5 Touch [EXEC] t [YES].

When printing is finished, [Printing...]
disappears and the image selection screen
appears again. You can continue to print
other images.

6 When printing is finished, touch

[END] t [END].

• Refer also to the instruction manual for the printer

to be used.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
is on the screen. The operations may not be
performed properly.
– Operating the POWER switch
– Removing the USB cable (supplied) from the
printer
• If the printer stops working, remove the USB
cable (supplied), turn the printer off and on again
and restart the operation from the beginning.
• If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9
(wide) ratio, left and right ends of the image may
be cut off.
• Some printer models may not support the date
printing function. Refer to your printer’s
instruction manual for details.
• Still images that have a file size of 2 MB or more
or are larger than 2304 × 1728 pixels cannot be
printed.
• 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.

To remove the USB cable from the

camcorder and the printer
1 Touch [END].
2 Remove the USB cable from the camcorder
and the printer.

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Jacks to connect external devices

1 REMOTE jack
• Connect other optional accessories.
2 Active Interface Shoe
The Active Interface Shoe supplies power
to optional accessories such as a video
light, a flash, or a microphone. The
accessory can be turned on or off as you
operate the POWER switch on your
camcorder. Refer also to the instruction
manual supplied with your accessory for
details.
• The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device
for fixing the installed accessory securely. To
connect an accessory, press down and push it
to the end, and then tighten the screw. To
remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and
then press down and pull out the accessory.
• When you are recording with the external
flash (optional), turn off the power of the
external flash to prevent charging noise being
recorded.
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)
and the built-in flash at the same time.

Dubbing, Printing
• When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, it takes precedence over the
internal microphone (p.33).
2...Open the shoe cover.
456...Open the jack cover. 3 Shoe cover
4 A/V (audio/video) jack (p.40, 69, 71)
5 (USB) jack (p.73)
6 DC IN jack (p.14)

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 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the
problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer.
• For connecting your camcorder to your computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.

Note before sending your camcorder for repair

• Your camcorder may be needed to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending
on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on the hard disk will be deleted. Be sure to save (backup)
the data on the hard disk (p.42) on the other media before sending your camcorder to repair. We cannot
guarantee any loss of your hard disk data.
• When repairing the camcorder, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the hard disk in order
to improve the condition. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data.

Overall operations/Easy Handycam

The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
• Remove the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it
after about one minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p.35) using
a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings are reset, except the Personal
Menu items.)
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Move it to a warm place and turn on the
power after a little while.

Buttons do not work.

• During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation (p.25).

You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off.

• You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off while recording or communicating with
another device via USB cable.

Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.

• Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy
Handycam operation (p.22). The settings return to the ones before Easy Handycam operation
when you cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.25).

[DEMO MODE] does not start.

• You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON. Set the
NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.32).
• Set the POWER switch to (Movie).

A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.

• This is not a malfunction.

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Your camcorder gets warm.
• This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn
off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

Batteries/Power sources
The power does not turn on.
• The battery pack is not attached to the camcorder. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder
(p.14).
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.14).
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been removed from the wall socket. Connect it to the wall
socket (p.14).

The power abruptly turns off.

• When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the
camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]
(p.62), or turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.14).

The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p.14).
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.14).
• Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly.
• The battery charge is completed (p.14).

Troubleshooting
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.14). If the problem persists, remove the
AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be
damaged.

The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
• A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not
been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p.14).

The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
• The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem
persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.14).
• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open
or close the LCD screen, it takes about one minute to display the correct remaining battery time.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

• The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem
persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.14).
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 Troubleshooting (continued)

A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.

• Turn off the power, and remove the AC Adaptor from the wall socket. Then, connect it again.

LCD screen/viewfinder
An unknown image appears on the screen.
• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p.57). Touch the LCD screen.

An unknown indicator appears on the screen.

• They may be warning indicators or messages (p.86).

The image remains on the LCD screen.

• This occurs if you remove the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack
without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.

• During Easy Handycam operation (p.22), you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off pressing
and holding DISP/BATT INFO. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.25).

The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.

• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p.19,
39).

The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
• Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p.95).
• If you change the aspect ratio of the image, the aspect ratio of the buttons of the touch panel
and indicators will switch to the selected one (p.21).

The image in the viewfinder is not clear.

• Extend the viewfinder (p.18).
• Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens (p.18).

The image in the viewfinder has disappeared.

• The image is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen is open. Close the LCD
screen (p.18).

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 Recording
Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p.80).

Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images.

• Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) or the (Still) lamp.
• Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder.
You cannot press PHOTO while [CAPTURE] or appears on the LCD screen (p.25, 28).
• The hard disk of the camcorder is full. Delete unnecessary images. Or perform [HDD FORMAT]
(p.57).
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn on your camcorder and leave it for
a while. If you still cannot operate the camcorder, move it to a warmer place.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about one hour.
• The folder number shows 999, and the file number shows 9,999. Delete images (p.43) or perform
[HDD FORMAT] (p.57).
• While activating [DROP SENSOR] (p.58), you may not record movies/still images.

The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.

• Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder.
Do not remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the lamp is turned on.

The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.
• The recording angle for the still image is wider than the one for the movie.

Troubleshooting
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
• Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p.62).

The flash does not work.

• You cannot record with the flash with:
– During recording movies
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D. EFFECT]
– [ BURST]
– When the conversion lens attached
• The flash does not light up in the following cases even when you set [AUTO] or [REDEYE
REDUC] in [FLASH SET]:
– NightShot
– [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] in [PROGRAM AE]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
• The power of the external flash (optional) is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly.

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 Troubleshooting (continued)

The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate
recording time.
• When you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten (p.15,
59).

The recording stops.

• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn on your camcorder and leave it for
a while. If you still cannot record, take the camcorder to a warm place.
• The maximum continuous recordable time is 12 hours.
• If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may stop.
• Fragmentation has occurred. Perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.57).

There is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and
the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press
START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.

Adjusting the image during recording

Refer also to “Setup items” (p.82).

The auto focus does not function.

• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.52).
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p.52).

[STEADYSHOT] does not function.

• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p.54).
• [STEADYSHOT] may not work for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is set
to [ON].

The back light function does not function.

• The back light function is cancelled when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p.51) or select
[SPOT METER] (p.50).
• The back light function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy
Handycam operation (p.25).

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 band appears when recording a bright subject.

• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.

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Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
• The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not
a malfunction.

The color of the image is not correctly displayed.

• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.32).

The image appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on
the screen.
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.32).

The image appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on
the screen.
• The LCD screen backlight is switched off. Turn on the LCD backlight by pressing and holding
DISP/BATT INFO (p.18).

Flickering or changes in color occurs.

• This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp
with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in this case (p.50).

Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.

• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.54).

Remote Commander

Troubleshooting
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p.61).
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks
(p.96).
• Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.

Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote
Commander.
• Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your
DVD device with black paper.

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 Troubleshooting (continued)

Playback
“ ” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power
and then turn it on again.
• You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack before the ACCESS lamp is turned on after
recording. This may damage your image data and is displayed.

“ ” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.

• The image data is damaged. Delete the image marked with (p.43).

No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back.

• Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p.59).
• Turn up the volume (p.29).
• Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open the LCD screen.
• When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p.59) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may
be difficult to hear.

Image data
Images cannot be deleted.
• Protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the image protection (p.68).

The data file name is not indicated correctly.

• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the camcorder
standard.
• The file is damaged.
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p.92).

The data file name flashes.

• The file is damaged.
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p.92).

Setup items
Setup items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the current situation.

is not displayed.
• You can operate limited operations during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation (p.25).

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You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
• You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [OLD MOVIE]
• [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to (Still).

You cannot use [SPOT METER].

• You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].

You cannot use [EXPOSURE].

• You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].

You cannot use [WHITE BAL.].

Troubleshooting
• You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]

You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].

• You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE].

You cannot use [SUPER NS].

• The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON.
• You cannot use [SUPER NS] together with:
– [FADER]
– [D. EFFECT]

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 Troubleshooting (continued)

[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.

• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].
• You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with:
– [FADER]
– [D. EFFECT]
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]

You cannot use [ SELF-TIMER].

• You cannot use [ SELF-TIMER] together with [FADER].

You cannot use [FADER].

• You cannot use [FADER] together with:
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D. EFFECT]

You cannot use [D. EFFECT].

• You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with:
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [FADER]
• You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [PICT. EFFECT]

You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT].

• You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT] together with [OLD MOVIE].

You cannot view [SUR MONITOR].

• You cannot view the [SUR MONITOR] either you are not recording in 5.1ch surround recording
or together with [FADER].

You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].

• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from the AC Adaptor, or when
you turn the LCD panel facing out on your camcorder when the POWER switch is set to
(movie) or (Still).

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 Editing for movies and still images
Scenes cannot be added in the Playlist.
• The added scenes exceed 99. Delete unnecessary scenes (p.43, 65).

A scene cannot be deleted.

• Protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the image protection (p.68)

Dubbing/Connecting to other devices

Images from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the
viewfinder (For DCR-SR100E only).
• Touch t [REC CTRL] (p.72).

The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder
to the TV.
• Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV (p.40).

Images from connected devices cannot be zoomed.

• You cannot zoom scenes input from the other device on your camcorder.

No sound is heard during playback.

• The audio will not be output when you connect a device via the S VIDEO plug only. Connect
the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable, too (p.40, 69).

Troubleshooting
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable
is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a image from,
or to the input jack of another device for dubbing a image from your camcorder (p.69, 71).

Others
The beep sounds for five seconds.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• Some problems have occurred in your camcorder. Turn off and on, then operate your camcorder
again.

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 Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display/Warning (Warning on the hard disk of the

indicators camcorder)*

If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in Fast flashing

the viewfinder, check the following. • An error might have occurred with the
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If hard disk drive in your camcorder.
the problem persists even after you have tried
(Warning on the hard disk of the
a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer
camcorder)*
or local authorized Sony service facility.
Fast flashing
• The hard disk of the camcorder is fully
C:04:00
recorded.
• An error might have occurred with the
hard disk drive in your camcorder.

E (Battery level warning)

C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis Slow flashing
display) • The battery pack is nearly used up.
C:04:ss • Depending on the operating
• The battery pack is not an environment or battery conditions, E
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an may flash, even if there are
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p.93). approximately 20 minutes remaining.
• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
to the DC IN jack of your camcorder (High temperature warning)
securely (p.14). Slow flashing
C:13:ss • The temperature of your camcorder is
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it getting higher. Turn off your camcorder
and operate your camcorder again. and leave it for a while in a cool place.

C:32:ss Fast flashing*

• Remove the power source. Reconnect it • The temperature of your camcorder is
and operate your camcorder again. extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40:ss /
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / (Low temperature warning)
E:94:ss
Fast flashing
• A malfunction that you cannot service
• The temperature of your camcorder is
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer
extremely low. Make the camcorder
or local authorized Sony service facility.
warm.
Inform them of the 5-digit code, which
starts from “E.”
(Warning indicator pertaining to the
100-0001 (Warning indicator flash)*
pertaining to files) Slow flashing
Slow flashing • Still charging.
• The file is damaged. Fast flashing
• The file is unreadable. • There is something wrong with the flash.

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 (Warning indicator pertaining to HDD full. Cannot record.
camera-shake warning) • Delete unnecessary images (p.43).
• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the Movie scene number is full.
flash. Cannot record.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera- • Delete unnecessary images (p.43).
shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder
steady with both hands and record the Movie folder full. Cannot record
image. However, note that the camera- movies.
shake warning indicator does not
• Delete unnecessary images (p.43) or
disappear.
perform [HDD FORMAT].

* You hear a melody when the warning indicators Still scene number is full. Cannot
appear on the screen (p.62). record.
• Delete unnecessary images (p.43).
Description of warning
messages Still pic folder full. Cannot record
stills.
If messages appear on the screen, follow the • Delete unnecessary images (p.43) or
instructions. perform [HDD FORMAT].

x Battery Movie recording disabled.

• Movies cannot be recorded due to some
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. limitations of the hard disk of the
(p.93) camcorder. However, you may be able to

Troubleshooting
record still images.
Battery level is low. (p.14, 93)
Still recording disabled.
Old Battery. Use a new one. (p.93)
• Still images cannot be recorded due to
x Hard disk some limitations of the hard disk of the
camcorder. However, you may be able to
Drive error. Turn on power again. record movies.
• A problem occurred with the hard disk. No applicable files available.
Turn off and then on again.
• Image files have been deleted.
Overheated. Cannot access HDD.
Format error. Please format.
Low temperature. Cannot access • The hard disk of the camcorder is set
HDD. differently from the default format.
Performing [HDD FORMAT] (p.57)
Recording disabled. may enable you to use your camcorder.
• A malfunction has occurred with the
Data error.
hard disk of the camcorder. Turn off and
then on again. • An error occurred during reading or
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.

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 Warning indicators and messages (continued)

Access error. Connect the camcorder to a

• An error occurred during reading or PictBridge compatible printer.
writing the hard disk of the camcorder. • Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
Management file damaged. Create reconnect it.
new file?
• The image management file is damaged. Error. Cancel the task.
When you touch [YES], a new image • Check the printer.
management file is created. When a new
management file is created, the old Cannot print. Check the printer.
recorded images on the hard disk of the • Turn off the printer and on again, then
camcorder cannot be played back. remove the USB cable (supplied) and
(Image files are not damaged.) reconnect it.
In this case, copy the image files to
computer by following the steps in
“Copying images to a computer” in x Flash
“Computer Application Guide”.
Charging... Cannot record still
Buffer overflow images.
• The drop sensor senses a drop of the • You are trying to record a still image
camcorder, and you may not record the while the flash is charging.
image. Set the drop sensor to [OFF], and
you may be able to record the image Flash cannot charge. Not available.
again.
• A malfunction has occurred with the
Recovering data Avoid any strobe and disable charging.
vibration.
Lens accessory attached. Cannot use
• Your camcorder tries to recover data flash.
automatically if the data writing was not
performed properly. • The flash does not work when attaching
the conversion lens (optional) or filter
Cannot recover data. (optional).
• Writing data onto the hard disk of the
camcorder has failed. Attempts were x Lens cover
made to recover the data, but they were
unsuccessful. Lens cover not fully open. Turn power
off then on. (p.17)
x PictBridge compliant printer Lens cover is not closed. Turn the
power off once. (p.17)
Check the connected device.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
reconnect it.

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x Easy Handycam Already added to mode’s P-MENU.
Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p.22)
Drop sensor activated. USB function
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p.22) ended.

Cannot start Easy Handycam with Press END button and end USB
USB connected. (p.22) connection.
• During USB connection, you cannot
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with perform One Touch DVD Burn.
USB connected. (p.22)

Invalid during Easy Handycam

operation (p.22)

x Other
E Please connect AC Adaptor.
• You are trying to format the camcorder
hard disk, while the battery capacity is
low. Use the AC Adaptor as the power
source to prevent the battery from
wearing out in the middle of this
operation.

Playback prohibited.

Troubleshooting
• You can only play back the images
recorded by the camcorder.

Playlist full.
• You cannot create the playlist exceeding
99 scenes.

Data protected.
• The data is protected (p.67).

Copy Inhibit.
• The copyright protected images cannot
be dubbed on the camcorder.

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 Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply
You can use your camcorder in any countries/
regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240
V, 50/60 Hz range.

On TV color systems
Your camcorder is a PAL system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system
based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input
jack.

System Used in
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
PAL
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL - M Brazil
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America, Chile,
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
NTSC Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.
Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Iran,
SECAM Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.

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Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your
camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] in the TIME/LANGU. (p.20).

World time difference

1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31

Area Time-zone Area Time-zone

Area setting Area setting
code differences code differences
1 GMT Lisbon, London 17 +11:00 Solomon Is.
2 +01:00 Berlin, Paris 18 +12:00 Fiji, Wellington
3 +02:00 Helsinki, Cairo 19 –12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein

Additional Information
4 +03:00 Moscow, Nairobi 20 –11:00 Midway Is., Samoa
5 +03:30 Tehran 21 –10:00 Hawaii
6 +04:00 Abu Dhabi, Baku 22 –09:00 Alaska
7 +04:30 Kabul 23 –08:00 LosAngeles, Tijuana
8 +05:00 Karachi, Islamabad 24 –07:00 Denver, Arizona
9 +05:30 Calcutta, New Delhi 25 –06:00 Chicago, Mexico City
10 +06:00 Almaty, Dhaka 26 –05:00 NewYork, Bogota
11 +06:30 Rangoon 27 –04:00 Santiago
12 +07:00 Bangkok, Jakarta 28 –03:30 St. John’s
13 +08:00 HongKong, Singapore 29 –03:00 Brasilia, Montevideo
14 +09:00 Seoul, Tokyo 30 –02:00 Fernando de Noronha
15 +09:30 Adelaide, Darwin 31 –01:00 Azores
16 +10:00 Melbourne, Sydney

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 Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure
The files/folder structure are shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the files/
folder structure, when recording/playing back images on a camcorder. To enjoy still images or
movies by connecting to a computer, refer to “Computer Application Guide,” then use the
supplied application.

1 Image management files • Do not modify the files or folders on the

The files are defaulted as hidden files and camcorder through the computer without using
not usually displayed. When you delete the supplied computer application. The image
files may be destroyed or may not be played back.
the files, you cannot record/playback the
images correctly. • Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the
above operation without using the supplied
computer application.
2 Movie files (MPEG2 files)
The extension of the files is “.MPG”. The • When you delete image files, see the steps on page
43. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder
maximum size is 2GB. When the capacity directly from the computer.
of a file exceeds 2GB, the file becomes
• Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder
divided. using the computer. It may not operate correctly.
The file numbers go up automatically. • When the file extensions are not displayed on the
When the file numbers exceeds 9,999, screen of the computer, see “Troubleshooting” in
another folder is created to store new the “Computer Application Guide”.
movie files. • Do not copy the files on the hard disk of the
The folder name goes up: [100PNV01] camcorder from the computer. Operation is not
t [101PNV01] guaranteed.
• When the folder number shows 999 and file
3 Still image files (JPEG files) number exceeds 9,999, recording may not be
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The possible. In this case, perform [HDD FORMAT]
file numbers go up automatically. When (p.57).
the capacity of a file number exceeds
9,999, another folder is created to store For DCR-SR90E only:
new image files. • You cannot copy data on the hard disk of the
The folder name goes higher as shown camcorder from the computer.
here: [100MSDCF] t [101MSDCF]

• You can access from the computer when you set

[USB SELECT] to [ HDD] (p.56) on the hard
disk of the camcorder by connecting the USB
cable to your computer.

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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

This unit is compatible with an • Be sure to slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series). when not shooting or playing back on your
Your camcorder operates only with an camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed
when your camcorder is in the standby mode or
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
playback is paused.
“InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
the mark. times the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings before making the actual recording.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery • Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
pack? battery pack is not water-resistant.
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions Remaining battery time indicator
for communicating information related to • If the power goes off even though the remaining
operating conditions between your battery time indicator indicates that the battery
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ pack has enough power to operate, charge the
charger (optional). battery pack fully again so that the indication on
the remaining battery time indicator is correct.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates
Note, however, that the correct battery indication
the power consumption according to the sometimes will not be restored if the battery is
operating conditions of your camcorder, and used in high temperatures for a long time or left
displays the remaining battery time in in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is used
minutes. frequently. Regard the remaining battery time
indication as the approximate shooting time.
Charging the battery pack • The E mark indicating that there is little
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start remaining battery time sometimes flashes
using your camcorder. depending on the operating conditions or ambient
temperature and environment even if the
• It is recommended that you charge the battery
remaining battery time is approximately 20
pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C
minutes.
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until CHG (Charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
of this temperature range, you may not be able to How to store the battery pack

Additional Information
charge the battery pack efficiently. • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully
• After charging is complete, either remove the charge the battery pack and discharge it on your
cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or camcorder once a year to maintain the proper
remove the battery pack. function. To store the battery pack, remove it from
your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.
Effective use of the battery pack • To use the battery pack up on your camcorder,
leave your camcorder in the recording standby
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
with the [A.SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in the
surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F) or below,
STANDARD SET in the SETUP screen until the
and the length of time you can use the battery pack
power goes off (p.62).
becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the
following to use the battery pack for a longer time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
Battery life
and insert it in your camcorder right before you • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops
start taking shots. little by little as you use it more and more, and as
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/ time passes. When the available battery time is
NP-FP90 (optional). shortened considerably, a probable cause is that
the battery pack has reached the end of its life.
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent Please buy a new battery pack.
playback, fast forward or reverse operation wears
out the battery pack faster. It is recommended that • The battery life varies according to how it is
you use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/ stored, the operating conditions, and environment
NP-FP90 (optional). in which each battery pack is used.

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 Maintenance and precautions

On use and care accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor

immediately.
• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories
in the following locations. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid – consult your local authorized Sony service
places. Never leave them exposed to facility.
temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as – wash off any liquid that may have contacted
under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car your skin
parked in the sun. They may malfunction or – if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty
become deformed. of water and consult a doctor.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. x When not using your camcorder for a long
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The time
camcorder may not be able to record properly. • Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by
– Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise playing back images or recording for about three
may occur. minutes.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or • Use up the battery pack completely before storing
dust gets in your camcorder, it may it.
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired. Moisture condensation
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD If your camcorder is brought directly from a
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be cold place to a warm place, moisture may
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
condense inside your camcorder. This may
cause malfunction to your camcorder.
– Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery x Note on moisture condensation
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
Moisture may condense when you bring your
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
camcorder from a cold place into a warm
recommended in these instruction manual.
place (or vice versa) or when you use your
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet,
camcorder in a humid place as follows:
it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction • You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a
cannot be repaired. place warmed up by a heating device.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, • You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned
unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a car or room into a hot place outside.
Sony dealer before operating it any further. • You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, • You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.
physical shock, or impact such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on the product. Be x How to prevent moisture condensation
particularly careful of the lens. When you bring your camcorder from a cold
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG) place into a warm place, put your camcorder
when you are not using your camcorder. in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for the bag when the air temperature inside the
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause plastic bag has reached the surrounding
heat to build up inside. temperature (after about one hour).
• When removing the mains lead, pull it by the plug
and not the cord. x If moisture condensation has occurred
• Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing Turn off your camcorder, and leave it for
anything heavy on it. about an hour.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is

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On the LCD screen • Do not use a sharp-pointed tool to calibrate the
LCD screen. Doing so may damage the surface
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
of the screen.
screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a
malfunction of your camcorder. • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have
rotated it, or if you have set it with the LCD screen
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
side facing out.
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While you are using your camcorder, the back of
On handling the casing
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
malfunction. with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and
then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
x To clean the LCD screen • Avoid the followings to prevent damage to the
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen finish.
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (optional) to – Using chemicals such as thinner, benzin,
clean the LCD screen. alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit insecticide and sunscreen.
(optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid – Handling with above substances on your hands.
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning – Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
paper moistened with the liquid. vinyl objects for a long period of time.

x On adjustment of the LCD screen Care and storage of the camera lens
(CALIBRATION) • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth
The buttons on the touch panel may not work in the following instances:
correctly. If this happens, follow the – when there are fingerprints on the lens surface.
procedure below. It is recommended you – in hot or humid locations
connect your camcorder to the wall socket – when the lens is exposed to salty air such as at
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the the seaside.
operation. • Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject
to little dirt or dust.
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as

Additional Information
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp. described above. It is recommended that you
2 Remove cables other than that of the AC operate your camcorder about once a month to
Adaptor from your camcorder. keep it in optimum state for a long time.
3 Touch t [SETUP] t
STANDARD SET t [CALIBRATION]. To charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
CALIBRATION
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
1/3 rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
Touch the "x" and other settings even when the POWER
CANCEL switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed
rechargeable battery is always charged while
4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with you are using your camcorder but it will get
a thin object such as a corner of “Memory discharged gradually if you do not use your
Stick Duo”. camcorder. The rechargeable battery will be
The position of the “×” changes. fully discharged in about 3 months if you
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel. do not use your camcorder at all. However,
If you did not press the right spot, try the even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery
calibration again. is not charged, the camcorder operation will
not be affected as long as you are not
recording the date.
Continued , 95
 Maintenance and precautions Specifications
(continued)

x Procedures System
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket Video compression format
using the AC Adaptor supplied with your MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with Hard Disk
the POWER switch turned off for more than 30 GB
24 hours. Audio compression format
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch
To change the battery of the Remote Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Commander Video signal
PAL color, CCIR standards
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery Recording format
case. Movie
MPEG2-PS
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up.
Still image
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Exif *1 Ver.2.2
Commander until it clicks.
Recording/playback time
HQ:Approx. 440 min
SP: Approx. 650 min
LP: Approx. 1 250 min
Tab Number of recordable movies/still images
Movie: Maximum of 9 999
Still image: Maximum of 9 999
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder
WARNING color
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not Image device
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. 5.9 mm (1/3 type) CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
• A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used Gross:
in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries Approx. 3 310 000 pixels
other than the CR2025. Effective (Movie, 4:3):
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the Approx. 2 050 000 pixels
operating distance of the Remote Commander Effective (Movie, 16:9):
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not Approx. 2 060 000 pixels
Effective (Still, 4:3):
function properly. In this case, replace the battery
Approx. 3 050 000 pixels
with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of Effective (Still, 16:9):
another battery may present a risk of fire or Approx. 2 290 000 pixels
explosion.
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter diameter:30 mm (1 3/16 in.)
Optical:10×, Digital:20×, 120×
F=1.8 - 2.9
Focal length
f=5.1 - 51 mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies:
42.8 - 495 mm (1 11/16 - 19 1/2 in.) (16:9)*2
45 - 450 mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4 in.) (4:3)
For still images:
40.6 - 406 mm (1 5/8 - 16 in.) (16:9)
37 - 370 mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)

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Color temperature LCD screen
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Picture
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Minimum illumination
5 lx (lux) (F1.8) Total number of pixels
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot function) 123 200 (560 × 220)

*1
“Exif” is a file format for still images, established General
by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Power requirements
Technology Industries Association). Files in this 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
format can have additional information such as
Average power consumption (when using the
your camcorder’s setting information at the time battery pack)
of recording. During camera recording using LCD
*2
In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual 4.1 W
figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout. Viewfinder
3.7 W
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Operating temperature
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Input/Output connectors Storage temperature
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)
DCR-SR90E Dimensions (Approx.)
Audio/Video output 82 × 69 × 149 mm (3 3/8 × 2 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.)
10-pin connector (w×h×d)
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Mass (Approx.)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), 535 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only
unbalanced 615 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FP60
Chrominance signal: 0.3Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), rechargeable battery pack
unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 Supplied accessories
kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less See page 13.
than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)
AC Adaptor AC-L200

Additional Information
USB jack
mini-B Power requirements
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
REMOTE jack Current consumption
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) 0.35 - 0.18 A
DCR-SR100E Power consumption
18 W
Audio/Video input/output Output voltage
10 pin connector DC 8.4 V*
Input/Output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Operating temperature
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
unbalanced Storage temperature
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)
unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance Dimensions (Approx.)
47 kΩ (kilohms)), Input impedance more than 48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than (w×h×d) excluding the projecting parts
2.2 kΩ (kilohms) Mass (Approx.)
USB jack 170 g (6 oz) excluding the mains lead
mini-B * See at the label of AC Adaptor for other
REMOTE jack specifications.
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
Continued , 97
 Specifications (continued)

Rechargeable battery pack On trademarks

NP-FP60 • “Handycam” and are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V • “Memory Stick Duo” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Capacity
• “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” is a
7.2 wh (1 000 mAh)
trademark of Pixela Corporation.
Dimensions (Approx.) • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm
of Dolby Laboratories.
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w×h×d)
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator and Dolby Digital
Mass (Approx.) Stereo Creator are trademarks of Dolby
80 g (2.9 oz)
Laboratories.
Operating temperature
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) All other product names mentioned herein may be
Type the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
Li-ion respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®” are
Design and specifications are subject to change not mentioned in each case in this manual.
without notice.
Notes on the License
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS
EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN
THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH
LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA,
L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.

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Glossary, Index

Glossary
x 5.1ch surround sound x Fragmentation
A system that plays back sound on 6 The condition of a hard disk in which files
speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) are divided into pieces scattered around the
and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an hard disk. You may not save your images
additional low-pass sub woofer counted as correct. You can solve the condition by
a 0.1 channel for frequencies of 120Hz or performing [HDD FORMAT] (p.57).
lower. The sub woofer is only counted as 0.1
channel because its playback band is narrow. x JPEG
The all-round audio reproduction is more JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts
realistic than stereo, which only reproduces Group, a still image data compression (data
movement of sound from side to side. capacity reduction) standard. Hard Disk
Drive Handycam records still images in
x Dolby Digital JPEG format.
An audio encoding (compression) system
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. x MPEG2
Sound can be recorded in various formats, MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts
from 5.1ch surround to 2ch stereo or Group, the group of standards for the coding
monaural audio. (image compression) of video (movie) and
audio. There are MPEG1 (standard
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator definition) and MPEG2 (high definition)
Sound compression technology developed formats. Hard Disk Drive Handycam
by Dolby Laboratories Inc. which records movies in MPEG2 format.
compresses audio efficiently while
preserving high sound quality. It enables x Photomovie
recording of 5.1ch surround sound while A series of still images (JPEG format)
using the hard disk space of the camcorder converted and resaved as a movie (MPEG
more efficiently. DVD created by Dolby format), which can be played back on
Digital 5.1 Creator can be played back on a another DVD device or computer. Create a
DVD devices compatible with Dolby Digital Photomovie to view still images on a DVD
5.1. If you own a 5.1ch system (such as a device that does not support JPEG playback.
home theater system) you can enjoy a Still images converted to a Photomovie are
powerful sound. played back continuously like a slide show.
Resolution is slightly reduced. Glossary, Index
x Extension
The last three letters of a file name after “.”. x PictBridge
The extension of a movie file recorded on PictBridge is a standard created for direct
the camcorder is “.MPG,” while that of a printing from digital cameras to printers. By
still image is “.JPG”. If you cannot see an connecting a PictBridge-compatible printer,
extension on your file name, see “Computer you can print out still images without using
Application Guide”. a computer (p.73).

x Formatting x Playlist
The process of deleting all recorded image A list of your favorite selected original
data from the hard disk of the camcorder and movies.
restoring its original storage capacity. You It enables simple editing of original
can initialize the hard disk of the camcorder recorded data such as changing playback
using [HDD FORMAT] (p.57). order.

Continued , 99
 Glossary (continued)

x Protection
The setting for preventing you from deleting
image data.

x Recording mode
By setting the recording mode before
recording, you can select the image quality.
There are 3 modes: HQ (high quality), SP
(standard play) and LP (long play). The
higher the recording quality, the shorter the
recording time.

x Thumbnail
Reduced-size images which enable you to
view many images at the same time. The
VISUAL INDEX screen uses a thumbnail
display system.

x USB 2.0
USB 2.0 is a standard for connecting with
various devices. When your computer is
compatible with USB 2.0, you can transfer
data in high-speed between computers.

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 disc space is used
to produce a clear image so the recording
time is short.

x VISUAL INDEX
This function displays images of movies and
still images you have recorded so that you
can select those scenes you want to play
back.

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Index

Numeric NORMAL .....................54 Display indicators .......... 37, 38

12IMAGES ...........................61 Button-type lithium battery Dolby Digital........................ 99

..............................................96 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
16:9 (wide)............................21
B&W ....................................56 ........................................ 33, 99
21-pin adaptor.......................41
DROP SENSOR................... 58
4:3 .........................................21 C Dubbing................................ 69
5.1ch surround recording ......33
CALIBRATION...................95 DVD BURN ......................... 56
5.1ch surround sound............99
CAMERA DATA.................61 D.EFFECT
6IMAGES .............................61 (Digital effect)................ 56, 84
CAMERA SET.....................50
CD-ROM ..............................13
A E
Charging the battery .............14
A/V connecting cable EASY button ........................ 22
............................13, 40, 69, 71 Charging time .......................15
CHG (charge) lamp ..............14 Easy Handycam operation .. 22,
A/V jack..............40, 69, 71, 75 47
CLOCK SET ........................20
AC Adaptor.....................13, 14 EMPTY HDD ...................... 58
COLOR SLOW S
ACCESS lamp ......................28 EUROCONNECTOR .......... 41
(Color Slow Shutter) ......53, 84
Active Interface Shoe ...........75 EXP. BRKTG....................... 54
Computer Application
Adjusting exposure Guide ......................................3 EXPOSURE ................... 51, 83
for back light.........................33
Computer .................................. Extension........................ 92, 99
Application ............................... See “Computer Application
See “Computer Application Guide”
Guide” F
Connect
AREA SET ...........................62 FADER........................... 55, 84
Computer...........................
Aspect ratio...........................21 See “Computer Application File ....................................... 92
AUTO SHUTTER ................52 Guide” FINE..................................... 55
A.SHUT OFF Printer............................73 Fireworks ............................. 50
(Auto shut off ) .....................62 TV .................................40 Fixing the exposure
VCR/DVD device ...69, 71 .................... See SPOT METER
B Flash ..................................... 32
Copyright................................3 Glossary, Index
BACK LIGHT button ...........33 Counter .................................37 FLASH LEVEL ................... 52
Backup ........See Saving images FLASH SET ......................... 52
Battery D FOCUS........................... 52, 80
BATTERY INFO ..........35 DATA CODE ...........20, 38, 60 Formatting ...................... 57, 99
Battery pack...................14 Date Index ............................30 Fragmentation ...................... 99
Remaining battery .........35 DATE/TIME ........................61 Full charge............................ 15
BATT (battery) DC IN jack......................14, 75 FULL SPEED ...................... 60
release lever ..........................15
DC plug ................................14
BEACH&SKI .......................50
Delete........................12, 36, 43
H
BEEP ....................................62 Hard disk .............................. 10
DEMO MODE .....................57
BLACK FADER...................55 HDD ..................................... 57
DIGITAL ZOOM .................54
Build-in 4ch microphone ......35 HDD FORMAT ................... 57
DISP OUTPUT.....................62
BURST .................................54 HDD INFO........................... 57
DISP/BATT INFO ...18, 19, 35
EXP. BRKTG................54 HDD SET............................. 57
DISPLAY .............................61
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 Index (continued)

Highland .................................5 MICREF LEVEL ................. 59 PictBridge PRINT................ 57

Holding the camcorder .........17 Mirror mode ......................... 34 PICT.APPLI.
HQ ........................................59 Moisture condensation ......... 94 (Picture Application)............ 55
MOSAIC .............................. 56 PICT. EFFECT
(Picture effect) ............... 56, 84
I Movie
Playback......................... 26, 29
Icon.......See Display indicators REC MODE
(Recording mode) ......... 59 Playback time....................... 16
Image management files.......92
Recording................ 24, 28 Playback zoom ..................... 34
IMAGE SIZE .......................55
Movie files ........................... 92 Playlist ........................... 65, 99
ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder ............................13 MPEG2........................... 92, 99 ADD ............................. 65
INDOOR ..............................51 MULTI-SOUND .................. 59 ERASE ......................... 65
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack MOVE .......................... 66
..............................................93 N Play ............................... 67
Initialize (Reset) ...................35 NightShot ............................. 32 tab ................................. 26
Insulation sheet.....................39 NIGHT SHOT switch .......... 32 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)... 50
NORMAL ............................ 54 Power supply........................ 90
J NS LIGHT POWER switch .................... 14
Jack.......................................75 (NightShot Light)................. 53 Pre-installed rechargeable
Jack cover .............................14 NTSC.................................... 90 battery .................................. 95
JPEG...............................92, 99 Number of recordable still Preparation
images .................................. 37 Camcorder .................... 13
L Computer ..........................
LANDSCAPE ......................50
O See “Computer Application
Guide”
LANGUAGE........................62 OLD MOVIE ....................... 56
Previous/next button ...... 27, 29
LCD/VF SET........................60 ONE PUSH .......................... 51
Previous/Next Date
LCD backlight ......................18 Operation confirmation button ....................... 30, 44, 68
beep ..........................See BEEP
LCD BL LEVEL ............60, 84 Print...................................... 73
OUTDOOR .......................... 51
LCD BRIGHT ......................60 PROGRAM AE ............. 50, 83
OVERLAP ........................... 55
LCD COLOR .......................60 PROTECT............................ 67
LCD PANEL ........................62 Protection ..................... 67, 100
P
LCD screen...........................18 P-MENU ... See Personal Menu
PAL ...................................... 90
Lens cover ......................17, 28
PASTEL ............................... 56
LETTER BOX......................60 Q
Personal Menu................ 46, 63
LOW.....................................59 QUALITY............................ 55
Add................................ 63
LP (Long Play) .....................59
Arrange the order .......... 63
LUMI. KEY R
(luminance key)....................56 Delete ............................ 63
Rechargeable battery
Reset.............................. 64 pack........................ See Battery
M Personal Menu button .......... 37 Recording....................... 24, 28
Main sound ...........................59 PHOTO button ......... 25, 28, 39 Recording format ................. 96
Mains lead ............................14 Photomovie .......................... 99 Recording lamp.............. 35, 61
Maintenance .........................94 PictBridge....................... 73, 99 Recording mode........... 59, 100
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Recording time .....................15 Speaker .................................35 USB2.0 ......................... 60, 100
REC CTRL ...........................72 Specifications .......................96 USB cable ...................... 13, 73
REC LAMP ..........................61 SPORTS (Sports lesson) ......50 USB jack ........................ 73, 75
REC MODE..........................59 SPOTLIGHT ........................50 USB SELECT ...................... 56
REDEYE REDUC ................52 SPOT FOCUS ................52, 83 USB SPEED......................... 60
REMAINING .......................61 SPOT METER Using abroad ........................ 90
Remaining battery.................35 (Flexible spot meter) ......50, 83
Remote Commander .............39 SQUEZE (Squeeze)..............60 V
REMOTE CTRL...................61 STANDARD ........................55 VBR ................................... 100
REMOTE jack ......................75 STANDARD SET ................59 VF B.LIGHT
Remote sensor.......................35 START/STOP ................24, 28 (Viewfinder back light) ........ 60

RESET ..................................35 STEADYSHOT..............54, 80 VF WIDE DISP

Still image (View finder wide display)
Review ..................................36 .............................................. 60
Review deleting ....................36 IMAGE SIZE ................55
Video operation buttons ....... 37
QUALITY.....................55
Viewfinder ........................... 18
S Recording ................25, 28
Brightness ..................... 60
Saving images.................12, 42 Still image files.....................92
Viewfinder lens adjustment
Searching for the images STILL SET ...........................54 lever .............................. 18
by date...................................30 Sub sound .............................59 VISUAL INDEX.... 26, 29, 100
Self-diagnosis display...........86 SUMMERTIME.............20, 62 Volume........................... 27, 29
SELF-TIMER .................53, 84 SUNSET&MOON................50 V-OUT/PANEL ................... 62
SEPIA ...................................56 SUPER NS
Setup .....................................46 (Super NightShot)...........53, 83 W
CAMERA SET..............50 Supplied items ......................13
Wall socket........................... 14
HDD SET ......................57 SUR MONITOR.............59, 84
Warning indicators ............... 86
Personal Menu.........46, 63 S VIDEO cable.........40, 69, 71
Warning messages................ 86
PICT.APPLI ..................55 S VIDEO jack...........40, 69, 71
WHITE BAL.
Setup items ....................48 (White balance) .............. 51, 83 Glossary, Index
STANDARD SET .........59
T WHITE FADER................... 55
STILL SET ....................54 Telephoto..............................32 Wide angle ........................... 32
TIME/LANGU. .............62 Thumbnail ....................61, 100 WIDE SELECT.................... 21
Using the Setup items....46 TIME/LANGU. WIPE.................................... 55
(Language)............................62
SETUP ROTATE .................62 Wireless microphone............ 33
Touch panel ..........................19
Shoe cover ............................75 Wireless Remote Commander
Transmitter ...........................39 ...........See Remote Commander
Shoulder belt.........................34
Tripod ...................................34 World time difference .......... 91
Slide show.............................34
TV.........................................40
Slide show button .....27, 29, 34
Software....................................
TV color system ...................90 Z
See “Computer Application TV TYPE..............................40 Zoom .................................... 32
Guide” Zoom lever ........................... 32
SP..........................................59 U ZOOM LINK ....................... 61
USB1.1 .................................60
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