Sony Handycam DCR-SR45 Manual

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For details on the advanced operations, please refer to"Handycam Handbook" (PDF).

Para obtener mas informacion acerca de las funcionesavanzadas, consulte la "Guia practica de Handycam" (PDF).

© 2008 Sony Corporation

WARNING,

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not exposethe unit to rain or moisture.

Do not expose the batteries to excessiveheat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK),

NO USER-SERVICEABlE PARTS INSIDE,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDSFor your protection, please read thesesafety instructions completely beforeoperating the appliance, and keep thismanual for future reference.Carefully observe all warnings, precautionsand instructions on the appliance, or theone described in the operating instructionsand adhere to them.

Power SourcesThis set should be operated only from the typeof power source indicated on the marking label.If you are not sure of the type of electrical powersupplied to your home, consult your dealer orlocal power company. For those sets deSignedto operate from battery power, or other sources,refer to the operating instructions.

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This symbol is intended toalert the user to the presenceof uninsulated "dangerousvoltage" within the product'senclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude toconstitute a risk of electricshock to persons.

This symbol is intended toalert the user to the presenceof important operating andmaintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

PolarizationThis set may be equipped with a polarized acpower cord plug (a plug haVing one blade widerthan the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only oneway. This is a safety feature. If you are unable toinsert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contactyour electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedplug by forcing it in.

OverloadingDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords orconvenience receptacles beyond their capacity,since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kind into the setthrough openings as they may touch dangerousvoltage points or short out parts that could resultin a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of anykind on the set.

AttachmentsDo not use attachments not recommended by themanufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

CleaningUnplug the set from the wall outlet beforecleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightlydampened with water for cleaning the exteriorof the set.

Installation

Water and MoistureDo not use power-line operated sets near water- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchensink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near aswimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord ProtectionRoute the power cord so that it is not likely to bewalked on or pinched by items placed upon oragainst them, paying particular attention to theplugs, receptacles, and the point where the cordexits from the appliance.

AccessoriesDo not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall,causing serious injury to a child or an adult, andserious damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table recommended by themanufacturer.

VentilationThe slots and openings in the cabinet areprovided for necessary ventilation. To ensurereliable operation of the set, and to protect it fromoverheating, these slots and openings must neverbe blocked or covered.- Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or other materials.- Never block the slots and openings by placing

the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similarsurface.

- Never place the set in a confined space, such asa bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless properventilation is provided.

- Do not place the set near or over a radiator orheat register, or where it is exposed to directsunlight.

LightningFor added protection for this set during alightning storm, or when it is left unattended andunused for long periods of time, unplug it fromthe wall outlet and disconnect the antenna orcable system. This will prevent damage to the set

due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug the set from the wall outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under thefollowing conditions:- When the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.- If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the set.- If the set has been exposed to rain or water.- If the set has been subject to excessive shock

by being dropped, or the cabinet has beendamaged.

- If the set does not operate normally whenfollowing the operating instructions. Adjustonly those controls that are specified in theoperating instructions. Improper adjustmentof other controls may result in damage andwill often require extensive work by a qualifiedtechnician to restore the set to normaloperation.

- When the set exhibits a distinct change inperformance - this indicates a need for service.

ServicingDo not attempt to service the set yourself asopening or removing covers may expose you todangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement partsWhen replacement parts are required, be surethe service technician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer that have the samecharacteristics as the original parts.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety CheckUpon completion of any service or repairs to theset, ask the service technician to perform routinesafety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)to determine that the set is in safe operatingcondition.

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Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read thismanual thoroughly, and retain it for futurereference.

Replace the battery with the specifiedtype only. Otherwise, fire or injury mayresult.

If you have any questions about thisproduct, you may call:Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-S0NY (7669).The number below is for the FCC relatedmatters only.

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Serial No.

Model No. DCR-

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: DCR-SR45, DCR-SR46Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,CA 92127 U.S.A.Telephone number: 858-942-2230This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: DCR-SR65, DCR-SR85Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,CA 92127 U.S.A.Telephone number: 858-942-2230This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Regulatory Information

Lithium-Ion batteries arerecyclable.You can help preserve ourenvironment by returningyour used rechargeablebatteries to the collectionand recycling locationnearest you.For more informationregarding recycling ofrechargeable batteries, calltoll free 1-800-822- 8837, orvisit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged orleaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Owner's RecordThe model and serial numbers are locatedon the bottom. Record the serial numberin the space provided below. Refer to thesenumbers whenever you call your Sonydealer regarding this product.

For custom·CANADA ....··

Model No. AC-

Serial No. " Note• DCR-SR65/SR85 is to be used with the

Handycam Station Model DCRA-C200 and ACAdaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.

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CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authority tooperate this equipment.

NoteThis equipment has been tested and foundto comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of thefollOWing measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.- Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radiolTV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be usedwith the equipment in order to complywith the limits for a digital device pursuantto Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the State of California, USA onlyPerchlorate Material - special handling mayapply, Seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchloratePerchlorate Material: Lithium batterycontains perchlorate.

For customers iii the U.S.A. andCANADA

Battery packThis device complies with Part 15 of the IIP.!!IIIIFCC Rules. Operation is subject to the ~following two conditions:(l) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.This Class B digital apparatus complieswith Canadian ICES-003.

Notes on use

Supplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the suppliedquantity.• AC Adaptor (1)

• Power cord (Mains lead) (1)• Handycam Station (1) [AJ (DCR-SR65/SR85)

• AN connecting cable (1) ~

• USB cable (1) [Q• Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR651

SR85)A button-type lithium battery is alreadyinstalled.

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1)

• CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software"(1) (p. 26)

- Picture Motion Browser (Software)- PMB Guide- Handycam Handbook (PDF)

• "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)

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Using the camcorder• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed

or waterproofed. See "Precautions" (p. 32).

• Do not do any of the following when theIl:1 (movie)/O (still image) lamps (p. 12) orACCESS lamps (p. 14, 19) is lit or flashing.Otherwise the media may be damaged, recorded us

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images may be lost or other malfunctions couldoccur.

- Remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo."

- Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor fromthe camcorder.

- Apply mechanical shock or vibration to thecamcorder.

• When connecting your camcorder to anotherdevice with a cable, be sure to insert theconnector plug in the correct way. Pushing theplug forcibly into the terminal will damage theterminal and may result in a malfunction ofyour camcorder.

• Do not apply shock or vibration to yourcamcorder. The hard disk of the camcorder maynot be recognized, or recording or playbackmay not be possible.

• Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.The hard disk of the camcorder may not berecognized, or recording may not be possible.

• To protect the internal hard disk from shockby dropping, the camcorder has drop sensorfunction"'. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise made whenthis function is activated by the camcorder mayalso be recorded. If the drop sensor catches adrop repeatedly, recording/play back may bestopped.

• When the temperature of the camcorderbecomes extremely high or extremely low, youmay not be able to record or play back on thecamcorder, due to the protection features of thecamcorder being activated in such situations.In this case, an indicator appears on the LCDscreen (p. 30).

• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressurearea, where the altitude is more than 3,000meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage thehard disk drive ofyour camcorder.

• If you repeat recording/deleting images for along time, fragmentation of data occurs on themedia. Images cannot be saved or recorded. Insuch a case, save your images on some type ofexternal media first, and then perform [MEDIAFORMAT]"'.

• Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcordercorrectly while recording.

• To adjust the LCD panel, open the LCD panel90 degrees to the camcorder (CD), then rotate itto the best angle to record or play (@).You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees tothe lens side (@) to record in mirror mode.

® 180 degrees (max.)

• The LCD screen is manufactured usingextremely high-precision technology, so over99.99% of the pixels are operational for effectiveuse. However, there may be some tiny blackpoints and/or bright points (white, red, blue,or green in color) that appear constantly on theLCD screen. These points are normal results ofthe manufacturing process and do not affect therecording in any way.

• Remove the insulation sheet before using theRemote Commander.(DCR-SR65/SR85)

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Types of "Memory Stick" you can usewith your camcorder• For recording movies, it is recommended that

you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of 512 MBor larger marked with:

- MEMORY STICK PRO Duo ("Memory StickPRO Duo")'"

- MEMDRV5TIlK PRD-HG Duo ("Memory Stick

PRO-HG Duo")

* Marked with Mark2 or not are available.

• A "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of up to 8 GB hasbeen confirmed to operate correctly with thiscamcorder.

• See page 13 for the recordable time of a"Memory Stick PRO Duo."

• "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory StickPRO-HG Duo" are both called as "MemoryStick PRO Duo" in this manual.

On recording• Before starting to record, test the recording

function to make sure the image and sound arerecorded without any problems.

• Compensation for failure or loss of recordingcannot be provided, even if recording orplayback is not possible due to a malfunction ofthe camcorder, recording media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on thecountry/region. To view your recordings on aTV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

• Television programs, films, video tapes,and other materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such materials maybe contrary to the copyright laws.

Save all your recorded image data• To prevent your image data from being lost,

save all your recorded images on external mediaperiodically. It is recommended that you savethe image data on a disc such as a DVD-R usingyour computer*. Also, you can save your imagedata using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*.

When the camcorder is conneded to acomputer• Do not try to format the hard disk of the

camcorder using a computer. If you do so, yourcamcorder may not operate correctly.

Note on disposal/transfer• If you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] * to format

the hard disk of the camcorder, data may not becompletely deleted from the hard disk. Whenyou transfer the camcorder, it is recommendedthat you perform [eEMPTY] * to prevent therecovery of your data.In addition to the above, when you dispose ofthe camcorder, it is recommended that youdestroy the actual body of the camcorder.

About language setting• The on-screen displays in each local language

are used for illustrating the operatingprocedures. Change the screen language beforeusing your camcorder if necessary (p. 12).

About this manual• The LCD screens and indicators shown in this

manual were taken with a digital still camera,and may look different from what you actuallysee.

• In this Operating Guide, the hard disk and"Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called "media."

• Unless otherwise specifically indicated,illustrations in this manual are based on DCRSR85.

• The screenshots are from Windows Vista, andmay vary depending on the operating system ofthe computer.

* Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)and "PMB Guide."

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2Read this first 4

Getting Started

Step 1: Charging the battery pack .........9Step 2: Turning the power on, and

setting the date and time 12Changing the language setting 12

Step 3: Selecting the media 13

Recording/Playback

Recording 15Playback 16

Playing the image on a TV 17

Other parts and functions of thecamcorder 18

Indicators displayed during recording/playback 20

Performing various functions -"A HOME" and "0..:: OPTION" 22

Saving images 24Deleting images 25

Enjoying with acomputer

Performing with a computer 26Handbook/software to be installed 26Installing "Picture Motion Browser" 26

~ Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 29Self-diagnosis displaylWarning

indicators 30

"Additional Information..Precautions 32Specifications 34

Getting Started

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

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For DCR-SR4S/SR46:Connect the power cord (mainslead) to the AC Adaptor and the walloutlet (wall socket).The CHG (charge) lamp lights up andcharging starts.

4 For DCR-SR6S/SR8S:Connect the power cord (mainslead) to the AC Adaptor and thewall outlet (wall socket). Insertthe camcorder into the HandycamStation securely, all the way to thebottom.

• When setting the camcorder onto theHandycam Station, close the DC IN jackcover.

3 For DCR-SR6S/SR8S:Connect the AC Adaptor to the DCIN jack on the Handycam Station.

For DCR-SR4S/SR46:Connect the AC Adaptor to the DCIN jack on your camcorder.Open the jack cover and connect theDC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DCIN jack.

2 Attach the battery pack by sliding itin the direction of the arrow until itclicks.

1 Turn the POWER switch in thedirection of the arrow to OFF (CHG)(the default setting).

You can charge the IlnfoLiTHIUM"battery pack (H series) after attachingit to your camcorder.

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"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series).

CHG lamp

Power cord(Mains lead)

AC Adaptor-~-4 ..L..To the wall outlet(wall socket)

AC Adaptor

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Battery pack

DCR-SR45/SR46

DC plugWith the'" mark on the right

DCR-SR65/SR85

(Unitmin.)DCR-SR45ISR46 DCR-SR6S/SRSS

Charging time 125 125

Recording time

Continuous100 90

recording110 105

time

Typical50 45

recording50 50

time

Playback time120 120140 140

On the charging/recording/playback time• Times measured when using the camcorder at

25°C (77 OF) (lOOC to 30°C (50 OF to 86 OF) isrecommended).

• The available recording and playback time willbe shorter when you use your camcorder in lowtemperatures.

• The available recording and playback time willbe shorter depending on the conditions underwhich you use your camcorder.

On the battery pack• Before changing the battery pack or removing

the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, turnthe POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and makesure that the 1:1 (Movie) lamp/ 0 (Still) lamp(p. 12)/ACCESS lamps (p. 14, 19) is turned off.

• The power will not be supplied from thebattery as long as the AC Adaptor is connectedto the DC IN jack of your camcorder orthe Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/SR85),even when the power cord (mains lead) isdisconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).

Top: When the media is set to the hard diskBottom: When the media is set to the "MemoryStick PRO Duo"

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• All times measured under the followingsettings:

- Recording mode: [SP]

- The LCD backlight turns: [ON]

• Typical recording time shows the time whenyou repeat recording start/stop, turning thepower on/off and zooming.

AVfiilablerunning tirnlefolrth4!i'i,supp'i,d'batterypack'"

The CHG (charge) lamp turns off whenthe battery is fully charged.Disconnect the AC Adaptor from theDC IN jack holding both the DC plugand the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/SR85) or your camcorder (DCR-SR45/SR46).

SAIT (battery)release lever

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Charging time:Approximate time (min.) required to fullycharge a completely exhausted batterypack.

Recording/Playback time:Approximate time (min.) available whenyou use a fully charged battery pack.

To remove the battery packTurn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).Slide the BATT (battery) release lever andremove the battery pack.

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• For DCR-SR65/SR85:Same as DCR-SR45/SR46, you can charge thebattery pack by connecting the AC Adaptor toyour camcorder.

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On the AC Adaptor

• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) whenusing the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the ACAdaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)immediately if any malfunction occurs whileusing your camcorder.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrowspace, such as between a wall and furniture.

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the ACAdaptor or battery terminal with any metallicobjects. This may cause a malfunction.

• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC powersource (mains) is still supplied to it whileconnected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via theAC Adaptor.

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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date andtimeft (HOME) (p. 22)

Touch the button onthe LCD screen.

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JF-i:....--+- POWER switch

When using thecamcorder for the firsttime, the [CLOCK SET]screen appears on theLCD screen.

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1 While pressing the green button,turn the POWER switch repeatedlyin the direction of the arrow untilthe respective lamp lights up.

It:lI (Movie): To record moviesQ (Still): To record still imagesGo to step 3 when you turn on yourcamcorder for the first time.• When you turn on the Q (Still) lamp,

the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3automatically.

2 Touch A (HOME) --+ iI; (SETTINGS)--+ [CLOCKI~LANG]--+ [CLOCKSET].

The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

3 Select the desired geographicalarea with IE! I 0, then touch [NEXT].

4 Set lOST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], [V](year), [M] (month), [0] (day), hourand minute, then touch lOKI.

The clock starts.

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• The date and time do not appear duringrecording, but they are automatically recordedon the media, and can be displayed duringplayback.

• You can turn off the operation beeps bytouching ft (HOME) --+;:; (SETTINGS) --+[SOUND/DISP SET]--+ [BEEP]--+ [OFF].

Ch~ngjpg>the language setti~g

You can change the on-screen displays toshow messages in a specified language.Touch ft (HOME) --+;:; (SETTINGS) --+[CLOCK/~LANG]--+ [~LANGUAGESET], then select the desired language.

Step 3: Selecting the media

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To confirm the recording media settingCD Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to light

up the It::Jl (Movie)/O (Still) lamp, dependingon which media setting you want to check.

® Check the media icon on the screen.

3 Select the media you want to set.

4 Touch [YES] -+ lOKI.

The media is changed.

Hard disk

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" Notes• You can do recording/playback/editing

operations for the selected media only. Whenyou want to change, reselect the media.

• The recordable time with [SP] recording mode(the default setting) is as follows (approx):- The internal hard disk:

DCR-SR45: 10 hours 40 minutesDCR-SR46/SR65: 14 hours 30 minutesDCR-SR85: 21 hours 50 minutes

- "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (4 GB) made bySony Corporation: 80 minutes

• Check the number of recordable still images onthe LCD screen ofyour camcorder (p. 20).

You can select the hard disk or "MemoryStick PRO Duo" as the recording/playback!editing media on your camcorder. Selectthe media for movies and still imagesseparately.The default setting is hard disk for moviesand still images.

1 Touch A (HOME) -+"b (MANAGEMEDIA) tab on the screen. Inserth1g~he"MemoryStick PRO DUO":.j

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Prepare a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" if[MEMORY STICK] has been selected asthe media.For types of "Memory Stick" you can use inyour camcorder, see page 6.

2 Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to selectthe media for movies, and touch[PHOTO MEDIA SET] to select themedia for still images.

1 Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo."

CD Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in thedirection of the arrow.

® Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" intothe Memory Stick Duo slot in the rightorientation until it clicks.

® Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.

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ACCESS lamp ---l~~~-<

("Memory StickPRO Duo")

2 If you have selected [MEMORYSTICK] as the movie media, turn thePOWER switch until the 01 (Movie)lamp lights up.

" Notes• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover while

recording.

• Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" forciblyin the wrong direction may cause a malfunctionto the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," Memory StickDuo slot or image data.

• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.It may be possible that there is not enough freespace.] appears in step 3, format the "MemoryStick PRO Duo." All recorded data on the"Memory Stick PRO Duo" will be deleted whenyou format.

• Be careful not to allow the "Memory Stick PRODuo" to pop out and fall when you push on andremove it.

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The [Create a new Image Database File.]screen appears on the LCD screen whenyou insert a new "Memory Stick PRODuo."

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3 Touch [YES].

To record only still images on a"Memory Stick PRO Duo," touch [NO].

To remove the "Memory Stick PRODuo"Open the Memory Stick Duo cover andlightly push on the "Memory Stick PRODuo."

Recording/Playback

Recording

The images are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 13).The default setting is hard disk for both movies and still images.

1 LENS COVER switch

2 POWER switch

1tI: To record movies0: To record still images

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1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.

2 Turn the POWER switch until the respective lamp lights up.

Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position.

3 Start recording.

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Press START/STOP [AJ (or [6]).To stop recording, press START/STOPagain.

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• You can check the free media space by touchingA (HOME) -.~ (MANAGE MEDIA) -.[MEDIA INFO].

~ Still Images 0

Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus" (a beep sounds), then press it fullye (a shutter click sounds).11111111 appears beside 9 or ILJ. When 11111111disappears, the image has been recorded.

• The maximum continuous recordable time ofmovies is approximately 13 hours.

• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next moviefile is created automatically.

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Playback

You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 13).The default setting is the hard disk.

[EJ (VIEW IMAGES)button [6J 2

[EJ (VIEW IMAGES) button [AJ

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® Previous 6 images

® Next 6 images

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® Displays movies

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® Displays still imagesCD 0..: (OPTION)

® Searches for images by date

® Goes to the iii (Face Index) screen

@ Goes to the 11II (Film Roll Index) screen

1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.

2 Press the [EJ (VIEW IMAGES) [AJ (or ~) button.

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some seconds.)

3 Start playback.

Movies rt:I Still Images 0

Touch the It:I tab, and the movie to beplayed back.

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Stop (goes to the VISUAL Reverse/ForwardINDEX screen)

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Previous/Next

Goes to the VISUALINDEX screen

Touch the Q tab, and the still image tobe played back.

Slide show buttonNextmovie

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Toggles Playor Pause asyou touch

Goes to beginningof the scene/previous movie

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•AN RemoteConnector

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rrID7lAN OUT jack

AN OUT

Playing the image on aTV

DCR-SR65/SR85

Connect your camcorder to the input jackof a TV or VCR using the A/V connectingcable [I] (supplied) or an A/V connectingcable with S VIDEO~ (optional). Fordetails, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).

DCR-SR45/SR46

To adjust the volume of moviesWhen playing back a movie, touch 0..,:

(OPTION) --+ lEI tab --+ [VOLUME], thenadjust the volume with c:=::J/[±].

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• I~I/~ appears with the image on each of thetab that was lastly played back/recorded. Whenyou touch image marked with I~I/~, you canplay it back from the point you have stoppedpreviously.

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Other parts and functions of the camcorder

playback zoom, the point you touched willbe displayed in the center of the displayedframe.

@] Hook for a shoulder beltAttach the shoulder belt (optional).

[ID Remote sensor (DCR-SR65/SR85)/Infrared portReceives the signal from the RemoteCommander.

[l] Built-in microphone

lID Zoom buttonsPress for zooming in/out.You can magnify still images fromabout 1.1 to 5 times the original size(Playback zoom).• When you touch the screen during playback

zoom, the point you touched will bedisplayed in the center of the LCD screen.

[ID -@ (DISC BURN) buttonCreate a disc by connecting thecamcorder to a computer. For details,see "PMB Guide" (p. 26).

[1ID DISP/BATT INFO buttonYou can switch the screen display whenyou press while the power is set to on.When you press while the power isset to OFF (CHG), you can check theremaining battery.

[j] ~ (back light) buttonPress ~ (back light) to display ~ foradjusting the exposure for backlitsubjects. Press ~ (back light) again tocancel the backlight function.

I12l RESET buttonPress RESET to initialize all the settings,including the clock setting.

[j]] Speaker

IHI Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)Attach the tripod (optional: the lengthof the screw must be less than 5.5 mm(7/32 in.» to the tripod receptacle usinga tripod screw.

[j§] EASY buttonPress EASY to display~ and most

'-----[g]

Handycam Station(DCR-SR65/SR85)

[j]]1----+-=-+--

[I] Power zoom leverMove the power zoom lever slightly fora slower zoom. Move it further for afaster zoom.You can magnify still images fromabout 1.1 to 5 times the original size(Playback zoom).• When you touch the screen during

Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explainedin other chapters, are explained here.

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of the settings are set automatically foreasy recording/playback. To cancel,press EASY again.

~ NIGHTSHOT PLUS switchSet the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switchto ON (l!!l appears) to record in darkplaces.

[11J QUICK ON buttonThe QUICK ON lamp flashes and yourcamcorder goes to power saving mode(sleep mode). Press QUICK ON againto start recording next time. Yourcamcorder returns to recording standbyin approximately 1 second.With [QUICK ON STBY], you can setthe time when the camcorder turns offin sleep mode.

~ ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)When the ACCESS lamp is lit orflashing, your camcorder is writing/reading data.

(onneetingto;the devices ;,• .-- .• : -, , > ~'.<:

[2J A/V Remote Connector / A/V OUTjackConnect with the A/V connecting cable.

@] '1' (USB) jackConnect with the USB cable.

1m Active Interface Shoe 1.i~'Shoe (DCRSR65/SR85)The Active Interface Shoe suppliespower to optional accessories such asa video light, a flash, or a microphone.The accessory can be turned on or off asyou operate the POWER switch on yourcamcorder.

~ Interface connectorConnect your camcorder and theHandycam Station.(DCR-SR65/SR85)

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Indicators displayed during recording/playback

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Recording movies

~~

8 7

Recording still images

Viewing movies

~ ..,_.iIBI~ f3jfJ17

BJ

Viewing still images

[1] HOME button

[gJ Remaining battery (approx.)

~ Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or[REC] (recording))

@] Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP)

[§] The recording/playback media

[ID Counter (hour/minute/second)

[l] Recording remaining times

[ID OPTION button

lID VIEW IMAGES button

l1Q] Face Index set

I11l Image size

I12l Approximate number of recordable stillimages/Recording media

~ Return button

IHl Playback mode

~ Currently playing movie number/Number of total recorded movies

lI§I Previous/Next button

l11l Video operation buttons

11§1 Data file name

~ Currently playing still image number/Number of total recorded still images

~ Playback folderDisplays only when the recordingmedia of still images is a "Memory StickPRO Duo."

[gj] Slide show button

12.21 VISUAL INDEX button

Indicators when you made changes Center

•

illJIMAGESIZE

PictBridge connecting

Warning

NightShot plus

Color Slow Shutter

Super NightShot plus

Slide show set

MeaningIndicator

Bottom

raJS(!!)

CenterBottom

Following indicators appear duringrecording/playback to indicate the settingsof your camcorder.

Upper left Upper right

W~r- :I lIE) L-~====i~

Upper left

.Indicator . :

1+4:3

Upper right

.Meaning

Self-timer recording

Flash/REDEYE REDUC

MICREF LEVEL low

WIDE SELECT

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC

Indicator' Meanin.g

Picture effect

Digital effect

Manual focus

SCENE SELECTION

Backlight

White balance

SteadyShot off

Indicator·•.WHITE BLACKFADER FADER

~FF

.~

~::: '"i" ;"';

LCD backlight off

Drop sensor off

--=:::'::::=:::J+I+EXPOSURE/SPOT METER

TELEMACRO

Face Index

Drop sensor activated

The media selected forstill images

.~. Tips

• Indicators and their positions are approximateand differ from what you actually see. See"Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for details.

• The recording date and time is recordedautomatically on the media. They are notdisplayed while recording. However, you cancheck them as [DATA CODE] during playback.

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Performing various fundions ·"A HOME" and'~OPTION"

You can display the menu screen bypressing A (HOME) [A] (or ~)/O~(OPTION). For details on the menu items,see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) (p. 26).

A (HOME)~ ...-a~

ft (HOME)1Al-tr0..,: (OPTION)

To see the explanation of the HOME MENU(HELP)CD Press A (HOME) [AJ (or ~).® Touch rn (HELP).

The bottom of the rn (HELP) button turnsorange.

DOI...- $TBY 2~

MOV. I I PHOI'O I

2 After completing the setting, touchlOKI.

1 Touch the desired tab then item tochange the setting.

Usi,ngi~~••9PTI~N MEN~:;/:,·i.

The O~ (OPTION) menu appears like thepop-up window that appears when youright-click the mouse on a computer.Touch O~ (OPTION), then the menu itemsyou can set at that moment appears.

1~,ClI"'" mY ,~ •• ··el

ll~ b:~~J ~:~~t:.tliiWiU.l~ ...

[ ~I

Tab

Menuitems

",01"'- STay iI! ..a, Dam II PHOI'O CAl'JVIlI! I1/2 f-

a l MOVIlDUI II PHOI'OCI!" I: ......

~FI".ElEI~Category

2 Follow the guide on the screen forfurther operation.

1 Touch the desired category thenitem to change the setting.

You can change the operating settings foryour convenience. Press A (HOME) [A](or ~) to display the menu screen.

.~. Tips• If the item is not on the screen, touch a /a

to change the page.

• To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch IXl• You cannot select or activate simultaneously the

grayed items in the current recording/playbacksituation.

" Notes• When the item you want is not on the screen,

touch another tab. Ifyou cannot find the itemanywhere, the function is not available underthe current situation.

• The O~ (OPTION) menu cannot be used duringEasy Handycam operation.

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•

[DEMO MODE],[CALIBRATION],[A.SHUT OFF], [QUICKON STBY], [REMOTECTRL]*2, [DROP SENSOR]

[CLOCK SET]*l, [AREASET], [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] ,[~LANGUAGE SET]*l

[TV TYPE], [DISPOUTPUT]

[DATA CODE],[~DISPLAY]

[VOLUME]*l, [BEEP]*l,[LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BLLEVEL], [LCD COLOR]

GENERALSET

CLOCK/~LANG

OUTPUTSETTINGS

SOUND/DISP SET*3

VIEWIMAGES SET

PHOTO [fllJIMAGE SIZE]*\ [FILESETTINGS NO.], [NIGHTSHOT

LIGHT], [GUIDEFRAME],[FLASH MODE]*1*2,[FLASH LEVEL] *2,[REDEYE REDUC]*2

MOVIE [REC MODE],SETTINGS [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT],

[WIDE SELECT],[DIGITAL ZOOM],[STEADYSHOT] ,[AUTO SLW SHUTTR],[GUIDEFRAME] ,[IOIREMAINING SET],[IiJINDEX SET]*l

i:icsmINGS) category

[SUSB CONNECT],[L]USB CONNECT],[DISC BURN]

[IOIADD], [101 ADD bydate], [~ERASE],[~ERASEALL],[~MOVE]

[COpy by select], [COpyby date]

[101 DELETE],[fIIDELETE], [DIVIDE]

[DUB by select], [DUB bydate], [~DUB ALL]

PRINT

PLAYLISTEDIT

USBCONNECT

EDIT

lI!JI INDEX*l

IiJINDEX*l

MOVIE DUB

PHOTOCOpy

Items of the HOME MENU

DELETE*l [IOIDELETE], [fllJDELETE]

PHOTOCAPTURE

PLAYLIST

PHOTO*l

VISUALINDEX*l

IEJCVIEW IMAGES) category ..

...(CAMERA) category

MOVIE [HDD], [MEMORY STICK]MEDIASET*lPHOTOMEDIASET*l

[HDD], [MEMORY STICK]

*1 You can set the item during Easy Handycamoperation.

*2 DCR-SR65/SR85*3 The menu name is changed to [SOUND

SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.

MEDIAINFOMEDIAFORMAT*l


REPAIRIMG.DBF.


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Items of the OPTION MENU'

Items you can set only on the OPTIONMENU will be described below.

[FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELEMACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER],[SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.],[COLOR SLOW SHTR], [So NIGHTSHOTPLS]

[FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT]

&tab f);'," .......•.•..•..•

[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC], [MICREF LEVEL],[SELF-TIMER]

~ (A tabdependson the situatioriiNotab)[SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET],[COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE]

Saving images

Due to the limited capacity of the media,make sure that you save the image datato some type of external media such as aDVD-R or a computer.You can save the images recorded on thecamcorder as described below.

Usingacomp~ter

By using "Picture Motion Browser" on thesupplied CD-ROM, you can save imagesrecorded on your camcorder. For details,see "PMB Guide" on the supplied CDROM.

Creating aDVD with One Touch (One TouchDisc Burn)You can save images recorded on the harddisk of the camcorder directly to a DVDwith ease by pressing o@ (DISC BURN)button.

Saving images on acomputer (Easy PCBack-up)You can save images recorded on thecamcorder on the hard disk of a computer.

Creating aDVD with selected imagesYou can save images imported to yourcomputer on a DVD. You can also editthose images.

Conne~ingyourcamcordert~otherdevicesf:·· / .

~. :,:;- ~- ,

For details, see "Handycam Handbook"(PDF).

Connecting with the AN connecting cableYou can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDDrecorders.

Connecting with the USB cableYou can dub to movie dubbing compatibleDVD writers, etc.

·~. Tips

• You can dub movies or copy still images fromthe hard disk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo."Touch it (HOME) -. IE (OTHERS) -.[MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY].

Deleting images

Select the media which contains the imagesyou want to delete before the operation(p. 13).

Deleting movies'

1 Touch A (HOME) -.133 (OTHERS)-. [DELETE].

2 Touch [ltl DELETE].

3 Touch [ltl DELETE].

4 Touch the movie to be deleted.

The selected movie is marked with./.

5 Touch IOKI-. [YES] -.IOKI.

To delete all movies at one timeIn step 3, touch [ltlDELETE ALL] -.[YES] -. [YES] -. [QR).

To delete the still imagesCD In step 2, touch [.DELETE].® Touch [.DELETE], then touch the still

image to be deleted.The selected still image is marked with ./.

® Touch [QR) - [YES] - [QR) .

.~. Tips

• To delete all still images on the media, in step®, touch [.DELETE ALL] - [YES][YES] - [QR).

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Enjoying with acomputer

Performing with acomputer

Handbook/softwareto b~ installed

"Handycam Handbook" (PDF)"Handycam Handbook" (PDF) explainsin detail about your camcorder and itspractical use.

"Picture Motion Browser" (only for Windowsusers)"Picture Motion Browser" is the suppliedsoftware. You can enjoy the followingoperations.

- Creating a DVD with one touch operation

- Importing images to a computer- Editing the imported images- Creating a DVD

" Notes• The supplied software "Picture Motion

Browser" is not supported by Macintoshcomputers. To use a Macintosh computerconnected to your camcorder, see the followingwebsite for details.http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/

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Installing and viewing "Handy,~m" .... jHandboo~' i(PDF).' ... "'~;

To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF),you need to install Adobe Reader on yourcomputer.Continue with the installation, even ifa confirmation screen of an unknownpublisher appears.CD Turn on the computer.® Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc

drive ofyour computer.The select screen for installation appears.

® Click [Handycam Handbook].The installation screen for "HandycamHandbook" (PDF) appears.

o Select the desired language and the modelname ofyour Handycam, then click[Handycam Handbook (PDF)].

Installation starts. When the installation iscompleted, the short-cut icon of "HandycamHandbook" (PDF) appears on the desktop ofyour computer.

• The model name of your Handycam isprinted on its bottom surface.

@) Click [Exit] - [Exit], then remove the CORaM from the disc drive of your computer.To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF),double click the short-cut icon.

.~. Tips

• For Macintosh users, follow the steps below.o Turn on the computer.

e Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the discdrive of your computer.

e Open the [Handbook] folder in theCD-ROM, double-click the [US] folderand then drag-and-drop the "HandycamHandbook" on the computer.To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF),double click "Handbook.pdf."

InstallingjPirture ft,totion Browser"

• System requirementsFor more information, refer to the supportweb site.

OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 ProfessionalSP4, Windows XP SP2*, WindowsVista*

,. 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) arenot supported.

Standard installation is required.Operation is not assured if the above OShas been upgraded or in a multi-bootenvironment.

CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster

Memory: 256 MB or more

Hard disk: Disk volume required forinstallation: Approximately 500 MB(5 GB or more may be necessary whencreating DVD-Videos.)

Display: Minimum 1,024 x 768 dots

Others: r USB port (this must be providedas standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0compatible) is recommended), DVDburner (CD-ROM drive is necessary forinstallation)

• Installing softwareYou need to install the software to yourWindows computer before connectingyour camcorder to the computer. Theinstallation is required only for the firsttime.Contents to be installed and proceduresmay differ depending on your as.CD Confirm that your camcorder is not

connected to the computer.

® Turn on the computer.

" Notes• Log on as an Administrator for installation.• Close all applications running on the

computer before installing the software.

@) Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc driveof your computer.

The installation screen appears.

If the screen does not appear

o Click [Start], then click [My Computer].(For Windows 2000, double-click [MyComputer].)

e Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)](CD-ROM) (disc drive)."

.. Drive names (such as (E:)) may varydepending on the computer.

@ Click [Install] on the installation screen of thecomputer.

® Select the language for the application to beinstalled, then click [Next].

® As the screen to confirm the connectionappears, connect your camcorder to thecomputer following the steps below.For DCR-SR65/SR85:

o Connect the AC Adaptor to theHandycam Station and a wall outlet (wallsocket).

e Set the camcorder onto the HandycamStation, then turn the POWER switch toturn on.

e Connect the '1'(USB) jack of theHandycam Station to the '1'(USB) jackof the computer using the supplied USBcable.The [USB SELECT] screen appearsautomatically on the LCD screen of yourcamcorder.

o Touch [9 USB CONNECT] or [ILJUSB CONNECT] on the [USB SELECT]screen of your camcorder.

For DCR-SR45/SR46:

o Connect the AC Adaptor to thecamcorder and a wall outlet (wall socket),then turn the POWER switch to turn on.

e Connect the '1'(USB) jack of thecamcorder to the '1'(USB) jack of thecomputer using the supplied USB cable.The [USB SELECT] screen appearsautomatically on the LCD screen of yourcamcorder.

e Touch [9 USB CONNECT] or [ILJUSB CONNECT] on the [USB SELECT]screen of your camcorder.

=~==._---_....11 ..__.1e- _ _ .....~ ..,fJ&.~30.. ..-. __......Who_ ,.,_~__"....... .......~_ .._ .................e.-

o Click [Continue].

® Read [License Agreement], select [I acceptthe terms of the license agreement] if youagree, then click [Next] .

•"'=_.o'<S'IC

~;::;:::rC»

8a'acIt»..

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® Confirm the installation settings, then click[Install].

" Notes• Even if a screen prompting you to restart

your computer appears, you do not need torestart it at this time. Restart your computerafter completing the installation.

• It may take some time for theauthentication.

@ Follow the on-screen instructions to installthe software.

• Depending on the computer, you mayneed to install third party software. If theinstallation screen appears, follow theinstructions to install the required software.

@ Restart the computer if required to completethe installation.

@ Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive ofyour computer.

To disconnect the USB cable["j

<D Click the _ icon - [Safely remove USBMass Storage Device] - [OK] (Windows2000 only) on the task tray on the bottomright of the desktop of your computer.

® Touch [END] - [YES] on the screen ofyourcamcorder.

@) Disconnect the USB cable.

• Operating "Picture Motion Browser"To start "Picture Motion Browser," click[Start]~ [All Programs]~ [SonyPicture Utility]~ [PMB - Picture MotionBrowser].For the basic operation of "Picture MotionBrowser," see "PMB Guide."To display "PMB Guide," click [Start]~[All Programs]~ [Sony Picture Utility]~ [Help]~ [PMB Guide] .

.~. Tips• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,

touch ft (HOME) - ffi (OTHERS) - [USBCONNECT].

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using yourcamcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problempersists, disconnect the power source andcontact your Sony dealer.

Notes before sending your camcorder forrepair• Your camcorder may require initializing or

change the current hard disk of the camcorder,depending on the problem. In the event ofthis, the data stored on the hard disk will bedeleted. Be sure to save the data on the internalhard disk (see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF))on other media (backup) before sending yourcamcorder for repair. We will not compensateyou for any loss of hard disk data.

• During repair, we may check a minimumamount of data stored on the hard disk in orderto investigate the problem. However, your Sonydealer will neither copy nor retain your data.

• For the symptoms of your camcorder, see"Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and forconnecting to the computer, see "PMB Guide."

The power does not turn on.• Attach a charged battery pack to the

camcorder (p. 9).

• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to thewall outlet (wall socket) (p. 9).

The camcorder does not operate evenwhen the power is set to on.

• It takes a few seconds for your camcorderto be ready to shoot after the power isturned on. This is not a malfunction.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the walloutlet (wall socket) or remove the batterypack, then reconnect it after about 1minute. If the functions still do not work,press the RESET button (p. 18) using asharp-pointed object. (If you press theRESET button, all settings, including theclock setting, are reset.)

• The temperature of your camcorder isextremely high. Turn off your camcorderand leave it for a while in a cool place.

• The temperature of your camcorder isextremely low. Turn off the camcorder

and take it to a warm place. Leave thecamcorder there for a while, then turn onthe camcorder.

Your camcorder gets warm.

• This is because the power has beenturned on for a long time. This is not amalfunction.

The power abruptly turns off.• Use the AC Adaptor.

• Turn on the power again.• Charge the battery pack (p. 9).

Pressing STARTISTOP or PHOTO doesnot record images.

• Set the POWER switch to It:::Jl (Movie) or 0(Still) (p. 12).

• You cannot record images in sleep mode.Press the QUICK ON button (p. 19).

• Your camcorder is recording the image youhave just shot on the media. You cannotmake new recording during this period.

• The media of the camcorder is full. Deleteunnecessary images (p. 25).

• Total number of movies or still imagesexceeds the recordable capacity of themedia. Delete unnecessary images (p. 25).

The recording stops.• The temperature of your camcorder

is extremely high/low. Turn offyourcamcorder and leave it for a while in acool/warm place.

You cannot install"Picture MotionBrowser."

• Check the computer environment requiredto install "Picture Motion Browser."

• Install "Picture Motion Browser" in anorderly manner (p. 26).

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• Battery power is low.

• Delete unnecessaryimages.

• When the indicatorflashes slowly, free spacefor recording images arerunning out.

• No "Memory Stick PRODuo" is inserted (p. 13).

• When the indicatorflashes quickly, there arenot enough free spacefor recording images.Delete unnecessaryimages, or format the"Memory Stick PRODuo" after storing theimages on other media(p.24).

• The Image Database Fileis damaged.

• The temperature of yourcamcorder is gettinghigher or extremelyhigh. Turn off yourcamcorder and leaveit for a while in a coolplace.

• The temperature ofyour camcorder isextremely low. Make thecamcorder warm.

• The file is damaged orunreadable.

• An error may haveoccurred with thehard disk drive in yourcamcorder.

• A malfunction thatyou cannot service hasoccurred. Contact yourSony dealer or localauthorized Sony servicefacility. Inform them ofthe 5-digit code, whichstarts from "E."

Causes/Solutions

E:20:DD /E:31:DD /E:61:DD /E:62:DD /E:91:DO /E:94:DO

[!!]

101-0001

Indicators/Messages

• Remove the powersource. Reconnect it andoperate your camcorderagain.

• The battery pack is notan "InfoLITHIUM"battery pack (H series).Use an "InfoLITHIUM"battery pack (Hseries)(p.9).

• Connect the DC plugof the AC Adaptor tothe DC IN jack of theHandycam Station oryour camcorder securely(p.9).

Causes/Solutions

C:13:DD /C:32:DD

C:04:DD

Indicators/Messages ..

Self-diagnosis displaYlWarning'/indlcatoii '

If indicators appear on the LCD screen,check the following.If the problem persists even after you havetried a couple of times, contact your Sonydealer or local authorized Sony servicefacility.

Your camcorder is not recognized bythe computer.

• Disconnect devices from the USB jack ofthe computer other than the keyboard,mouse, and your camcorder.

• Disconnect the USB cable from thecomputer and the Handycam Station, andrestart the computer, then connect thecomputer and your camcorder again in anorderly manner.

"Picture Motion Browser" does notwork correctly.

• Quit "Picture Motion Browser" and restartyour computer.

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Indicators/Messages • Causes/Solutions

~ • The "Memory StickPRO Duo" is damaged.

• The "Memory StickPRO Duo" is notformatted correctly.

ru • An incompatible"Memory Stick PRODuo" is inserted.

ILl o-n • Access to the "MemoryStick PRO Duo" wasrestricted on anotherdevice.

• There is somethingwrong with the flash.(DCR-SR65/SR85)

('ii" • The amount of lightis not sufficient, socamera-shake easilyoccurs. Use the flash.(DCR-SR65/SR85)

• The camcorder isunsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs.Hold the camcorder •steady with both handsand record the image.

-tHowever, note that the ...0

camera-shake warning ca-ii'indicator does not '":::r

disappear. 00-d> • The media is full. :i"

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• Still images cannotbe recorded duringprocessing. Wait for awhile, then record.

t3 • Drop sensor activated.Recording/playbackmay be disabled.

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Additional Information

Precautions

On use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and

accessories in the following locations:

- Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.Never leave them exposed to temperaturesabove 60°C (140 OF), such as under directsunlight, near heaters or in a car parked inthe sun. They may malfunction or becomedeformed.

- Near strong magnetic fields or mechanicalvibration. The camcorder may malfunction.

- Near strong radio waves or radiation.The camcorder may not be able to recordproperly.

- Near AM receivers and video equipment.Noise may occur.

- On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Ifsand or dust gets in your camcorder, it maymalfunction. Sometimes this malfunctioncannot be repaired.

- Near windows or outdoors, where the LCDscreen or the lens may be exposed to directsunlight. This damages the LCD screen.

• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessoriesrecommended in these operating instructions.

• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,from rain or sea water. If your camcordergets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes thismalfunction cannot be repaired.

• If any solid object or liquid gets inside thecasing, unplug your camcorder and have itchecked by a Sony dealer before operating it anyfurther.

• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,modifying, physical shock, or impact suchas hammering, dropping or stepping on theproduct. Be particularly careful of the lens.

• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)when you are not using your camcorder.

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, forexample, and operate it. Doing so might causeheat to build up inside.

• When disconnecting the power cord (mainslead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.

• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)such as by placing anything heavy on it.

• Keep metal contacts clean.

• Keep the Remote Commander and button-typebattery out of children's reach. If the battery

is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctorimmediately (DCR-SR65/SR85).

• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:

- consult your local authorized Sony servicefacility.

- wash off any liquid that may have contactedyour skin.

- if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash withplenty of water and consult a doctor.

• When not using your camcorder fora long time

• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as byplaying back or recording images for about 3minutes.

• Use up the battery pack completely beforestoring it.

LCD screen• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD

screen, as it may cause damage.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, aresidual image may appear on the LCD screen.This is not a malfunction.

• While using your camcorder, the back ofthe LCD screen may heat up. This is not amalfunction.

• To clean the LCD screenIf fingerprints or dust make the LCD screendirty, it is recommended you use a softcloth to clean it. When you use the LCDCleaning Kit (optional), do not apply thecleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.Use cleaning paper moistened with theliquid.

On handling the casing• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body

with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

• Avoid the following to avoid damage to thefinish:

- Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticideand sunscreen.

- Handling the camcorder with abovesubstances on your hands.

- Leaving the casing in contact with rubber orvinyl objects for a long period of time.

About care and storage of the lens• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft

cloth in the following instances:

- When there are fingerprints on the lenssurface.

- In hot or humid locations.- When the lens is exposed to salty air such as

at the seaside.• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to

little dirt or dust.

• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens asdescribed above. It is recommended that youoperate your camcorder about once a month tokeep it in optimum state for a long time.

On charging the pre-installed rechargeablebatteryYour camcorder has a pre-installedrechargeable battery to retain the date,time, and other settings even when thePOWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). Thepre-installed rechargeable battery is alwayscharged while your camcorder is connectedto the wall outlet (wall socket) via theAC Adaptor or while the battery pack isattached. The rechargeable battery will befully discharged in about 3 months if youdo not use your camcorder at all. Use yourcamcorder after charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery.However, even if the pre-installedrechargeable battery is not charged, thecamcorder operation will not be affected aslong as you are not recording the date.

• ProceduresConnect your camcorder to a wall outlet(wall socket) using the supplied ACAdaptor, and leave it with the POWERswitch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24hours.

Power supplyYou can use your camcorder in anycountries/regions using the AC Adaptorsupplied with your camcorder within theAC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Usea commercially available AC plug adaptor[a], if necessary, depending on the deSignof the wall outlet [b].

I ~-~"-'8AC-L200/L200B

To change the battery of the RemoteCommander(DCR-SR6S/SR8S)CD While pressing on the tab, inset your

fingernail into the slit to pull out the batterycase.

@) Place a new battery with the + side facing up.@) Insert the battery case back into the Remote

Commander until it clicks.

WARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated. Do notrecharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

• When the lithium battery becomes weak, theoperating distance of the Remote Commandermay shorten, or the Remote Commander maynot function properly. In this case, replace thebattery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.Use of another battery may present a risk of fireor explosion.

•

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Specifications

System

Video compression format: MPEG2/JPEG (Stillimages)

Audio compression format: Dolby Digital 2chDolby Digital Stereo Creator

Video signal: NTSC color, EIA standards

Hard DiskDCR-SR45: 30 GB

DCR-SR46/SR65: 40 GB

DCR-SR85: 60 GBWhen measuring media capacity, 1GBequals 1 billion bytes, a portion ofwhich isused for data management.

Recording formatMovie: MPEG2-PS

Still image: Exif *1 Ver.2.2

Image deviceDCR-SR45/SR462.25 mm (l/8 type) CCD (Charge CoupledDevice)Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixelsEffective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. 410 000pixelsEffective (Still, 16:9): Approx. 250000 pixelsEffective (Still, 4:3): Approx. 340000 pixels

DCR-SR65/SR853.0 mm (l/6 type) CCD (Charge CoupledDevice)Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixelsEffective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. 670000pixelsEffective (Still, 16:9): Approx. 750000 pixelsEffective (Still, 4:3): Approx. 1 000000 pixels

LensDCR-SR45/SR46Carl Zeiss Vario-TessarOptical:40 x, Digital:80 x, 2 000 xFilter diameter: 30 mm (l 3/16 in.)

DCR-SR65/SR85Carl Zeiss Vario-TessarOptical:25 x, Digital:50 x, 2 000 xFilter diameter: 30 mm (l 3/16 in.)

Focal lengthDCR-SR45/SR46F=1.8-4.1f=1.9 - 76.0 mm (3/32 - 3 in.)When converted to a 35 mm still cameraFor movies: 41 - 1 640 mm (l 518 - 64 5/8in.) (l6:9) *2

For still images: 48 - 1 920 mm (l 15/16 - 755/8 in.) (4:3)

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F=1.8 - 3.2f=2.5 - 62.5 mm (l/8 - 2 1/2 in.)When converted to a 35 mm still cameraFor movies: 41 - 1 189 mm (l 5/8 - 46 7/8in.) (l6:9) *2

For still images: 36 - 900 mm (l 7/16 - 351/2 in.) (4:3)

Color temperature[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3200K), [OUTDOOR] (5800 K)

Minimum illuminationDCR-SR45/SR466lx (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] isset to [ON], Shutter speed 1130 second)oIx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)

DCR-SR65/SR858ix (lux) (when [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] isset to [ON], Shutter speed 1/30 second)oIx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)

*1 "Exif' is a file format for still images,established by the JEITA (Japan Electronicsand Information Technology IndustriesAssociation). Files in this format canhave additional information such as yourcamcorder's setting information at the time ofrecording.

*2 The focal length figures are actual figuresresulting from wide angle pixel readout.

• Manufactured under license from DolbyLaboratories.

Input/Output connectors

AN Remote Connector: Video/audio output jack

USB jack: mini-B

LCD screenPicture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)

Total number of pixels: 123 200 (560 x 220)

GeneralPower requirements: 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumptionDuring camera recording with normalbrightness.DCR-SR45/SR46: 2.8 WDCR-SR65/SR85: 3.0 W

Operating temperature: O°C to + 40°C (32 OF to104 OF)

Storage temperature: -20°C to + 60°C (-4 of to+ 140 OF)

Dimensions (Approx.): 76.3 x 76.6 x 112.8 mm (3x 3 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.)(wxhxd) including the projecting parts withsupplied battery pack attached

Mass (Approx.)DCR-SR45/SR46350 g (12 oz) main unit only400 g (14 oz) including the suppliedrechargeable battery packDCR-SR65/SR85360 g (12 oz) main unit only410 g (14 oz) including the suppliedrechargeable battery pack

Handycam Station DCRA-C200(DCR-SR65/SR85)

Input/Output connectorsA/V OUT jack: Video/audio output jack

USB jack: mini-B

AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200BPower requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption: 0.35 - 0.18 A

Power consumption: 18 W

Output voltage: DC 8.4 V*

Operating temperature: O°C to + 40°C (32 OF to104 OF)

Storage temperature: -20°C to + 60°C (-4 OF to+ 140 OF)

Dimensions (Approx.): 48 x 29 x 81 mm (1 15/16x 1 3/16 x 3 1/4 in.)(wxhxd) excluding theprojecting parts

Mass (Approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding thepower cord (mains lead)

* See at the label of AC Adaptor for otherspecifications.

Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FH40

Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V

Output voltage: DC 7.2 V

Capacity: 4.9 wh (680 mAh)

Type: Li-ion

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

On trademarks• "Handycam" and t-IIV'1r.::JVC1'1T1 are

registered trademarks of Sony Corporation."M S . k""~ ""M S . k D "• emory hc, _""'" emory hc uo,"MEMDRY STICK DUo," "Memory Stick PRODuo," "MEMORY STICK PRD DUo," "MemoryStick PRO-HG Duo," "MEMORY5TI(KPRO-HGDuo," "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate,""ML\GICGL\TE," "MagicGate MemoryStick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" aretrademarks or registered trademarks of SonyCorporation.

• "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of SonyCorporation.

• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarksof Dolby Laboratories.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,Windows Vista, and DirectX are eitherregistered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United Statesand/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are registeredtrademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and othercountries.

• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarksor registered trademarks of Intel Corporationor its subsidiaries in the United States and othercountries.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobatare either registered trademarks or trademarksof Adobe Systems Incorporated in the UnitedStates and/or other countries.

All other product names mentioned herein maybe the trademarks or registered trademarks oftheir respective companies. Furthermore, ™

and "@" are not mentioned in each case in thismanual.

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answers to frequently asked questions can be

found at our Customer Support Website.

Puede encontrar mas informaci6n sobre este

producto y respuestas a las preguntas mas frecuentes

en nuestro sitio Web de atenci6n al cliente.

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Handycam Handbook

DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55EISR65EISR75EISR85E

3-286-671-11 (1)

Enjoying yourcamcorder 8

Getting Started _

Recording/Playback 22

Editing _

Utilizing recording _media

Customizing your _camcorder

Additionallnformation _

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MEMORY STICK ,.. ('l) InfoUTHIU'! mSERIES

© 2008 Sony Corporation

Troubleshooting

Quick Reference

Read this before operating your camcorder

On using the camcorder• Do not hold the camcorder by the following

parts, and also do not hold the camcorder bythe jack covers.

Battery packLCD screen

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofedor waterproofed. See "About handling of yourcamcorder" (p. 92).

• Do not do any of the follOWing when theIt:I (Movie)/O (Still) mode lamp (p. 17) orthe ACCESS lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing.Otherwise, the media may be damaged,recorded images may be lost or othermalfunctions could occur.

- Remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo."

- Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor fromthe camcorder.

- Apply mechanical shock or vibration to thecamcorder.

• When connecting your camcorder to anotherdevice with a cable, be sure to insert theconnector plug in the correct way. Pushing theplug forcibly into the terminal will damage theterminal and may result in a malfunction ofyour camcorder.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from theHandycam Station holding both the HandycamStation and the DC plug (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E).

• Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF(CHG), when you set the camcorder onto theHandycam Station or remove the camcorderfrom it (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E).

• Connect cables to the connectors of theHandycam Station when using your camcorder

• "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be usedonly with "Memory Stick PRO" compatibleequipment.

• Do not attach a label or the like on a "MemoryStick PRO Duo" or a Memory Stick Duoadaptor.

• Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" intothe Memory Stick Duo adaptor when usinga "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with "MemoryStick" compatible equipment.

"Memory Stick"(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

Notes on use

• "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory StickPRO-HG Duo" are both referred to as "MemoryStick PRO Duo" in this manual.

• You cannot use any type of memory card otherthan those mentioned above.

Handling the images recorded on yourcamcorder on the computerRefer to "PMB Guide" stored on thesupplied CD-ROM.

Types of "Memory Sticl(' you can use withyour camcorder• For recording movies, it is recommended that

you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of 512 MBor larger marked with:

- MEMORY 5TI[K PRD Duo ("Memory StickPRO Duo")""

- MEMDRYSTI[KPRO-HGOUD ("Memory StickPRO-HG Duo")

* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.

• See page 57 for the recordable time of a"Memory Stick PRO Duo."

"Memory Stick PRO Duo"I"Memory StickPRO-HG Duo"(This size can be used with your camcorder.)

In "Handycam Handbool(' (this Handbook)The operations and handling of yourcamcorder are explained. Refer also to"Operating Guide" (the separate volume).

Before operating the unit, please read thisHandbook thoroughly, and retain it forfuture reference.

2

attached to the Handycam Station. Do notconnect the cables to both the HandycamStation and your camcorder (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E).

About menu items, LCD panel and lens• A menu item that is grayed out is not available

under the current recording or playbackconditions.

• The LCD screen is manufactured usingextremely high-precision technology, so over99.99% of the pixels are effective. However,there may be some tiny black points and/orbright points (white, red, blue, or green incolor) that appear constantly on the LCDscreen. These points are normal results of themanufacturing process and do not affect therecording in any way.

I l~t'pOintWhite, red, blue orgreen point

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to directsunlight for long periods of time may causemalfunctions.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might causeyour camcorder to malfunction. Take images ofthe sun only in low light conditions, such as atdusk.

On recording• Before starting to record, test the recording

function to make sure the image and sound arerecorded without any problems.

• Compensation for the contents of recordingscannot be provided, even if recording orplayback is not possible due to a malfunction ofthe camcorder, recording media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on thecountry/region. To view your recordings on aTV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

• Television programs, films, video tapes,and other materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such materials maybe contrary to the copyright laws.

About changing the language settingThe on-screen displays in each locallanguage are used for illustrating theoperating procedures. Change the screenlanguage before using your camcorder ifnecessary (p. 18).

About this Handbook• The LCD screens and indicators shown in

this Handbook were taken with a digital stillcamera, and may look different from what youactually see.

• Design and specifications of media and otheraccessories are subject to change without notice.

• In this Handbook, the hard disk of yourcamcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" arecalled "media."

• Unless otherwise specifically indicated,illustrations in this Handbook are based onDCR-SR85E.

About the Carl Zeiss lensYour camcorder is equipped with a CarlZeiss lens, which was developed jointlyby Carl Zeiss in Germany, and SonyCorporation, and produces superiorimages. It adopts the MTF measurementsystem for video cameras and offers aquality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

MTF =Modulation Transfer Function. Thenumber value indicates the amount oflightfrom a subject coming into the lens.

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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam

4

Save all your recorded image data• To prevent your image data from being lost,

save all your recorded images on external mediaperiodically. It is recommended that you savethe image data on a disc such as a DVD-Rusing your computer (p. 36). Also, you can saveyour image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDDrecorder (p. 46).

Do not apply shock or vibration to yourcamcorder• The hard disk of the camcorder may not be

recognized, or recording or playback may notbe possible.

• Especially, during recording/playback, do notapply shock. After recording, do not applyvibration or shock to the camcorder, while theACCESS lamp is lit.

• When using a shoulder belt (not supplied), donot crash the camera against an object.

• Do not use this camcorder in very loud areas.The hard disk of the camcorder may not berecognized, or recording or playback may notbe possible.

On the drop sensor• To protect the internal hard disk from shock

by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensorfunction (p. 67). When a drop occurs, orunder a non-gravity condition, the block noisemade when this function is activated by thecamcorder may also be recorded. If the dropsensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/playback may be stopped.

Notes on battery paduAC Adaptor• Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch.

Note on operating temperatures• When the temperature of the camcorder

becomes extremely high or extremely low, youmay not be able to record or play back on thecamcorder, due to the protection features of thecamcorder being activated in such situations. Inthis case, a message appears on the LCD screen(p.83).

When the camcorder is connected to acomputer• Do not try to format the hard disk of the

camcorder using a computer. If you do so, yourcamcorder may not operate correctly.

Note on using the camcorder at highaltitudes• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure

area, where the altitude is more than 3,000meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage thehard disk drive of your camcorder.

Note on disposal/transfer• If you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 52) to

format the hard disk of the camcorder, datamay not be completely deleted from the harddisk. When you transfer the camcorder, it isrecommended that you perform [eEMPTY](p. 53) to prevent the recovery of your data.In addition to the above, when you dispose ofthe camcorder, it is recommended that youdestroy the actual body of the camcorder.

If you cannot record/play back images,perform [MEDIA FORMAT]• If you repeat recording/deleting images for a

long time, fragmentation of data occurs on themedia. Images cannot be saved or recorded. Insuch a case, save your images on some type ofexternal media first (p. 36), and then perform[MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 52).Fragmentation @' Glossary (p. 104)

Table of contents

Read this before operating yourcamcorder 2

Notes on using the Hard Disk DriveHandycam 4

Subject examples and solutions 7

Enjoying your camcorder

Operation flow 8"A HOME" and "0..:: OPTION" - Taking

advantage oftwo types of menus 9

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items 12Step 2: Charging the battery pack 13Step 3: Turning the power on, and

setting the date and time 17Changing the language setting 18

Step 4: Making setting adjustmentsbefore recording 19

Step 5: Selecting the media 20

Recording/Playback

Recording and playback with ease (EasyHandycam operation) 22

Recording 25Zooming 27Starting shooting qUickly (QUICK ON)

................................................................................... 27Recording in dark places (NightShot

plus) 28Adjusting the exposure for backlit

subjects 28Recording in mirror mode 28

Playback 29Searching for desired scene by pinpoint

(Film Roll Index) 31Searching for desired scene by face

(Face Index) 31

Searching for desired images by date(Date Index) 32

Using PB zoom 32Playing back a series of still images (Slide

show) 33

Playing the image on a lV 34Saving images 36

Editing

m(OTHERS) category 37Deleting images 37Capturing a still image from a movie

...................................................................... 40Dubbing/copying images to a "MemoryStick PRO Duo" with your camcorder....................................................................... 41

Dividing a movie 43Creating the Playlist 44Dubbing to other devices 46Printing recorded still images

(PictBridge compliant printer) 49

Utilizing recording media

~ (MANAGE MEDIA) category 51Checking the media information 51Deleting all images (Formatting) 52Preventing data on the hard disk of thecamcorder from being recovered 53

Repairing the image database file 54

Customizing your camcorder

What you can do with theiii (SETTINGS) category of the HOMEMENU 55

Using the HOME MENU 55List of the iii (SffiINGS) category items

................................................................................... 56

MOVIE SETTINGS 57(Items for recording movies)

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PHOTO SETTINGS 60(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET 62(Items to customize the display)

SOUNO/OISP SET 64(Items to adjust sound and the screen)

OUTPUT SETTINGS 65(Items for when connecting other

devices)

CLOCK!~ LANG 66(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET 67(Other setup items)

Activating functions using the0..,: OPTION MENU 69

Using the OPTION MENU 69Recording items on the OPTION MENU

................................................................................... 70Viewing items on the OPTION MENU ... 70

Functions set in the C..: OPTION MENU....................................................................... 71

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 76Warning indicators and messages 83

;. Additional Information .

Using your camcorder abroad 87

File/folder structure on the camcorderhard disk and "Memory Stick PRODuo" 89

Maintenance and precautions 90

QuiclC Reference

Identifying parts and controls 96Indicators displayed during recordingl

playback 102

Glossary 104

Index 105

Subjed examples and solutions

Checking your golfswing

Getting a good shotof a ski slope orbeach

~SPORTS 73 ~ Backlight 28~BEACH 73~SNOW 73

Flowers in dose-up Achild on the stageunder a spot light "';f~

"(# Y.~

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~PORTRAIT 73~FOCUS 71~ THE MACRO 71

~ SPOTLIGHT 73

Focusing on the dogon the left side ofthe screen

Fireworks with allits splendor

~FOCUS 71~ SPOT FOCUS 71

~ FIREWORKS 72~ FOCUS 71

Asleeping childunder dim light

~ NightShot plus 28~ COLOR SLOW SHTR 74

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Enjoying your camcorder

Operation flowYou can select the media (hard disk or "Memory Stick PRO Duo") separately for movie recordingand still image recording (p. 20).The media you set is effective for recording/playback/editing operations.

.. Get ready (p. 12).

• Selecting the media (p. 20)

.. Shoot using your camcorder (p. 25)•

~j,------~---,

.. Play back the images.

• Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 29)

• Viewing on the TV connected to your camcorder (p. 34)

( .. Save recorded images.

Dubbing/copying images from the hard disk to a"Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 41)

• Saving images on a DVD using a computer (p. 36)

• Importing images to a computer (p. 36)

• Dubbing to other devices (p. 46)

.. Delete images.If the media of your camcorder is full, you cannot record newimages. Delete the image data that has been saved on yourcomputer or a disc. If you delete the images. you can record newimages on the free media space again.

• Deleting the selected images (p. 37)

• Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 52)

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"A HOME" and '~OPTION"· Taking advantage of two types of menus

. '. .

"A HOME MENU" . the starting point for operations'with your camcorder

1/2r------

III"I"l:=I_.o"<:rIe

~c:...sa8a.~...

~ Categories and items of the HOME MENU

Q!J (CAMERA) category ~ (MANAGE MEDIA) category

...._ (SETIINGS) categoryTo customize your camcorder (p. 55)*.For the items available in the i:I(SETTINGS) category, see page 56.

Item

MOVIE*

PHOTO*

lEI (VIEW IMAGES) category

Item'· .

VISUAL INDEX*

LIIIINDEX*

[i]INDEX*

PLAYLIST

Page' ':

29

31

31

44

Item"

MOVIE MEDIA SET*

PHOTO MEDIA SET*

MEDIA INFO

MEDIA FORMAT*

REPAIR IMG.DB F.

20

20

51

52

54

EI3 (OTHERS) category

Item

DELETE*

PHOTO CAPTURE

MOVIE DUB

PHOTOCOPY

EDIT

PLAYLIST EDIT

PRINT

USB CONNECT

* You can also set these items during EasyHandycam operation (p. 22).

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UsingtheHOMEME~U 4 Touch the desired item.

Example: [EDIT]

1 While pressing the green button,turn the POWER switch in thedirection of the arrow to turn on thepower.

1EJI<:3-I a,1lILIJ1 'I I --I

I :: -Ill! '

)5 Follow the guide on the screen for

further operation.

To hide the HOME MENU screenTouch 00.

MOV1I II -

1 Press A (HOME).

The HOME MENU appears.

,I! ..

.. When you want to know something aboutthe function of each item on the HOMEMENU - HELP

A (HOME) [AJ

2 Press A (HOME) [AJ (or [I!]).

A (HOME)~

3 Touch the desired category.

Example: EEl (OTHERS) category

IEJIQ-' STaY I!"III DELET! II PHOTO CAPTURE I1/2 __------,_--III _1_ II PHOTOCOPY I

2 Touch [1] (HELP).

The bottom of the [1] (HELP) buttonturns orange.

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MOW II - I

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3 Touch the item you want to learnmore about.

II...

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When you touch an item, itsexplanation appears on the screen.To apply the option, touch [YES],otherwise, touch [NO].

To deactivate the HELPTouch rn (HELP) again in step 2.

Q3aa-ID..

Using the O~TION MENU. ,.. ....

Just a touch on the screen during shootingor playback displays the functions availableat that moment. You will find it easy tomake various settings. See page 69 forfurther details.

0..:: (OPTION)

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Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have the followingitems supplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses indicatesthe number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1)(p. 13)

Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13)

Handycam Station (1) (p. 13)(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)

AN connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 46)=) II 11103:1

USB cable (1) (p. 49)

Rechargeable battery packNP-FH40 (1) (p. 13,91)

21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 35)(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)For models with the C€ mark printed on thebottom surface only.

CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software"(1 )

- Picture Motion Browser (Software)

- PMB Guide

- Handycam Handbook (This Handbook)

"Operating Guide" (1)

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Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 100)

(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

•

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• When setting the camcorder onto theHandycam Station, close the DC IN jackcover.

3 For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75EISR85E:Connect the AC Adaptor to the DCIN jack on the Handycam Station.

For DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45EISR46E:Connect the AC Adaptor to the DCIN jack on your camcorder.

4 For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75EISR85E:Connect the power cord (mainslead) to the AC Adaptor and thewall outlet (wall socket). Insertthe camcorder into the HandycamStation securely, all the way to thebottom.

2 Attach the battery pack by sliding itin the direction of the arrow until itclicks.

1 Turn the POWER switch in thedirection of the arrow to OFF (CHG)(the default setting).

You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM"battery pack (H series) (p. 91) afterattaching it to your camcorder.

U Notes• Your camcorder operates only with an

"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series).

POWERswitch

~~~~r- DCINjack

AC Adaptor-~~

4

AC Adaptor-~~

Battery pack

DC INjack

To the wall outlet(wall socket)

DCR-SR3SE/SR36E/SR4SE/SR46E:

DC plugWith the A markon the right

DCR-SRSSE/SR6SE/SR7SE/SR8SE:

DISPIBATT INFO

~

To check the remaining battery (BatteryInfo)Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),then press DISP/BATT INFO.

To use awall outlet (wall socket) for thepower sourceMake the same connections as you do whencharging the battery pack. The battery packwill not lose its charge in this case.

SATT (battery)release lever

0.'()

" Notes• When you remove the battery pack or

disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that theR:1I (Movie) lamp/O (Still) lamp (p. 17)/ACCESS lamp (p. 25) is turned off.

• When you store the battery pack, fully dischargethe battery before storing it for an extendedperiod (see page 92 for the details of storage).

To remove the battery packTurn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).Slide the BATT (battery) release lever andremove the battery pack.

For DCR-SR3SE/SR36E/SR4SEISR46E:Connect the power cord (mainslead) to the AC Adaptor and the walloutlet (wall socket).

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up andcharging starts.The CHG (charge) lamp turns off whenthe battery is fully charged. Disconnectthe AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.Disconnect the AC Adaptor from theDC IN jack holding both the DC plugand the Handycam Station (DCRSR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) or yourcamcorder (DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45EISR46E).

For DCR·SR55E1SR65E1SR75E1SR85E:To remove your camcorder from theHandycam StationTurn off the power, then remove thecamcorder from the Handycam Stationholding both your camcorder and theHandycam Station.

.~. Tips

• For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E:- Same as DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/

SR46E, you can charge the battery packby connecting the AC Adaptor to yourcamcorder.

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Recording capacity (approx.)

BATTERY INFOBATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

•4550

5060

255285

115125

Typical recording .:'time'"

515600

230270

105125

90105

Continuous •recording time'

NP-FH100

NP-FH50

NP-FH70

NP-FH40(supplied)

Battery pack "

" Notes• All times measured under the following

settings:- Recording mode: [SP]- The LCD backlight turns on

• Top: When the media is set to the hard diskBottom: When the media is set to the "MemoryStick PRO Duo"

,. Typical recording time shows the time whenyou repeat recording start/stop, turning thepower on/off and zooming.


125NP-FH40(supplied)

[0'lMI S~ 100lMJ I______ , " -I

A"A"A.'O:I LCD SCREEN: 90 mini

I

Charging timeApproximate time (min.) required whenyou fully charge a fully discharged batterypack.

After a while, the approximate recordabletime and battery information appear forabout 7 seconds. You can view the batteryinformation for up to 20 seconds bypressing DISP/BATT INFO again while theinformation is displayed.

Remaining battery (approx.)

NP-FH50

NP-FH70

NP-FH100

135

170

390

Playback timeApproximate time (min.) available whenyou use a fully charged battery pack.

DCR-SR3SE/SR36E/SR4SE/SR46E:Recording timeApproximate time (min.) available whenyou use a fully charged battery pack.


Battery packContinuous, .recording time

NP-FH40 100 50(supplied) 110 50

NP-FH50 115 55130 60

NP-FH70 245 120280 130

NP-FH100 555 275625 300

Battery~ck

NP-FH40(supplied)

NP-FH50

NP-FH70

NP-FH100

Playback time'

120140

140165

300350

680785

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• Top: When the media is set to the hard diskBottom: When the media is set to the "MemoryStick PRO Duo"

* When the LCD backlight is on.

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, turn thePOWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the101 (Movie) lamp/Q (Still) lamp (p. 17)/ACCESS lamp (p. 25).

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes duringcharging, or Battery Info (p. 14) will notbe correctly displayed under the followingconditions:

- The battery pack is not attached correctly.

- The battery pack is damaged.- The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info

only).

• The power will not be supplied from thebattery as long as the AC Adaptor is connectedto the DC IN jack ofyour camcorder or theHandycam Station (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E), even when the power cord (mainslead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wallsocket).

• When attaching an optional video light, it isrecommended that you use an NP-FH70/FHlOObattery pack (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E).

• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,which only allows short recording and playbacktimes, with your camcorder.

DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E:

Battery pack,

NP-FH40(supplied)

NP-FH50

NP-FH70

NP-FHI00

Playbacktime>t

120140

140165

300350

680785

• The available recording and playback time willbe shorter depending on the conditions underwhich you use your camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor

• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) whenusing the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the ACAdaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)immediately if any malfunction occurs whileusing your camcorder.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrowspace, such as between a wall and furniture.

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the ACAdaptor or battery terminal with any metallicobjects. This may cause a malfunction.

• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC powersource (mains) is still supplied to it whileconnected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via theACAdaptor.

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On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured when using the camcorder at25°C (77 OF) (lO°C to 30°C (50 OF to 86 OF) isrecommended).

• The available recording and playback time willbe shorter when you use your camcorder in lowtemperatures.

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the dateand timeSet the date and time when using thiscamcorder for the first time. If you do notset the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]screen appears every time you turn on yourcamcorder or change the POWER switchposition.

Touch the button on theLCD screen.

1 While pressing the green button,turn the POWER switch repeatedlyin the direction of the arrow untilthe respective lamp lights up.

It:I (Movie): To record movieso (Still): To record still images

Go to step 3 when you turn on yourcamcorder for the first time.

2 Touch A (HOME) -+ ii; (SETTINGS)-+[CLOCK/~LANG]-+[CLOCK

SET].

The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

3 Select the desired geographicalarea with Ell EI, then touch [NEXT].

4 Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch[NEXT].

5 Set [V] (year) with~ I~.

6 Select [M] with G:J I CEJ, then setthe month with~ I~.

7 Set [0] (day), hour and minute in thesame way, then touch [NEXT].

8 Make sure that the clock is correctlyset, then touch lOKI.The clock starts.You can set any year up to the year2037.

To turn off the powerTurn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

" Notes• Ifyou do not use your camcorder for about

3 months, the built-in rechargeable batterygets discharged and the date and time settingsmay be cleared from the memory. In that case,charge the built-in rechargeable battery andthen set the date and time again (p. 94).

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• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder tobe ready to shoot after the power is turned on.You cannot operate your camcorder during thistime.

• In the default setting, the power turns offautomatically if you leave your camcorderunoperated for approximately 5 minutes, tosave battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 67).

.~. Tips

• The date and time do not appear duringrecording, but they are automatically recordedon the media, and can be displayed duringplayback ([DATA CODE], p. 62).

• Refer to page 88 for information concerning"worId time difference."

• If the buttons on the touch panel do notwork correctly, adjust the touch panel[CALIBRATION] (p. 93).

You can change the on-screen displays toshow messages in a specified language.Touch A (HOME) -+;ilI (SETTINGS) -+[CLOCK/tBLANG] -+ [tBLANGUAGESET], then select the desired language.

Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording

Openingthe LENS COVER manually

Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.

.~ Tips

• When you finish recording or when you playback images, close the LENS COVER.

" Notes• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame

accidentally when you open or adjust the LCDpanel.

.~. Tips

• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, youcan close the LCD panel with the LCD screenfacing out. This is convenient during playbackoperations.

• Touch A (HOME)~ iii (SETTINGS)~[SOUND/DISP SET] ~ [LCD BRIGHT](p. 64), and adjust the brightness of the LCDscreen.

• The information is displayed or hidden (display+-+ no display) each time you press DISPIBATT INFO.

•

A,dj~stlng the LCD pai1el Fastening the grip belt

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to thecamcorder <CD), then rotate it to the bestangle to record or play <@).

CD90 degrees to the@90degrees camcorder(max.)

Fasten the grip belt and hold yourcamcorder correctly.

@180 degrees(max.)

DISP/BATI INFO

To turn off the LCD backlight to make thebattery last longerPress and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a fewseconds until :qh: appears.This setting is practical when you useyour camcorder in bright conditions orwhen you want to save battery power. Therecorded image will not be affected by thesetting. To turn on the LCD backlight,press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a fewseconds until :qh: disappears.

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Step 5: Seleding the media

You can select the hard disk or "MemoryStick PRO Duo" as the recording/playback/editing media on your camcorder. Selectthe media for movies and still imagesseparately.The default setting is hard disk for moviesand still images.

Hard Disk

e-r:~J:tiee"Memory Stick"

" Notes• You can do recording/playback/editing

operations for the selected media only. Whenyou want to change the media, reselect themedia.

• The recordable time with [SP] recording mode(the default setting) is as follows (approx.):

- The internal hard disk:

DCR-SR35E/SR45E: 640 minutes

DCR-SR36E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E: 870minutes

DCR-SR75E/SR85E: 1,310 minutes

- "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (4 GB) made bySony Corporation: 80 minutes

• Check the number of recordable still images onthe LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 102).

1 Touch A (HOME) --+~ (MANAGEMEDIA) on the screen.

aOl.....··'y~~a~, .•• ·.i)~' ,U_I MOVUEIlIASET II _"ASET I1/2 ,--__----, ,-- _a I MEDIA INFO II MEDIAFOtIMAT I

2 Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to selectthe media for movies, and touch[PHOTO MEDIA SET] to select themedia for still images.

The media setting screen appears.

II:1II C3160mln

__HT:.', ' '" e5eIoctth._

3 Select the media you want to set.

4 Touch [YES] --+ lOKI.The media is changed.

To confirm the media settingCD Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to

light up the l:II (Movie) or D (Still) lamp,depending on which media setting you wantto check.

® Check the media icon on the screen.

r::.=,.=-ClI-_---STS-y--~--g--'__ g: Hard disk

[57_I ILJ : "MemoryStick PRO Duo"

Iil

lefl

!Elll1I.....nol_Do_FlI.._ClIn_'"__or pi"""

e.-._ftlerEST.PIlOCESS nMl:1Ot •NO .1I -·1 I

The [Create a new Image Database File.]screen appears on the LCD screen whenyou insert a new "Memory Stick PRODuo."

3 Touch [YES].

To record only still images on a"Memory Stick PRO Duo," touch [NO].

Inserting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" i

1 Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo."

o Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in thedirection of the arrow.

e Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" intothe Memory Stick Duo slot in the rightorientation until it clicks.

e Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.

Prepare a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" if[MEMORY STICK] has been selected asthe media.For types of "Memory Stick" you can use inyour camcorder, see page 2.

ACCESS lamp("Memory Stick -t-~,.,.-/

PRO Duo")

2 If you have selected [MEMORYSTICK] as the movie media, turn thePOWER switch until the It:I (Movie)lamp lights up.

To remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"Open the Memory Stick Duo cover andlightly push on the "Memory Stick PRODuo."

" Notes• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover while

recording.

• Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" forciblyin the wrong direction may cause a malfunctionto the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," Memory StickDuo slot or image data.

• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.It may be possible that there is not enough freespace.] appears in step 3, format the "MemoryStick PRO Duo" (p. 52). All recorded data onthe "Memory Stick PRO Duo" will be deletedwhen you format.

• Be careful not to allow the "Memory Stick PRODuo" to pop out and fall when you push on andremove it.

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Recording/Playba(ko Recording and playback with easerl1r (Easy Handycam operation)

Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can performrecording or playback operations without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font sizelarger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 20).

If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG), turn it while pressing thegreen button.

Recording movies ltD

1 Turn the POWER switch [f] until theIt:I (Movie) lamp lights up.

2 Press EASY m.EASY

~ ~ IR appears on• *f the LCD screen.

3 Press START/STOP~ (or~) tostart recording.*

r=::---------,a [l6Om!n [![J 9~ O~~¥ 1300min)

~ Ii] ~

[STBY] + [REC]

To stop recording, press START/STOPagain.

22 * The setting of [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p. 57).

Recording still images Q

1 Turn the POWER switch [f] until theQ (Still) lamp lights up.

\ I

DO c}l::I \

2 Press EASY m.EASY13" ~ IR appears on\~J Wty the LCD screen.

3 Press PHOTO~ lightly to adjust thefocus 0 (a beep sounds), then pressit fully 0 (a shutter click sounds).

Flashing + Lights up

Playing back recorded movies/still images

1 Turn the POWER switch (fJ to turn on your camcorder.

2 Press IE (VIEW IMAGES) [HJ (or [g).The [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some seconds.)

HOMEMENU ~

Previous 6 images~

Searches for imagesby date (p. 32)

Appears with the imageon each of the tabthat was lastly playedback/recorded (~for

the still image recordedon a "Memory StickPRO Duo").

•

CD 1IIl: Film Roll Index (p. 31)

® (i): Face Index (p. 31)

® t:I : Displays movies.

@ 0 : Displays still images.

3 Start playback.

Movies:Touch the t:I tab and the movie to be played back.

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch

9100/1120:00:14

, ....1

1

Next movie

1-1-200Il The recording11 :35:20 date/time""

Beginning of themovie/previous ~~Imovie

0101-0001Stops (goes to the[VISUAL INDEX] --0 G!,§U ~1Il [@8 IEASY Iscreen) .\;:;::.:=::=::=::=::=::=:~.t. :=::=::=::=:=- Reverse/Forward

Returns (to the[VISUAL INDEX] --1FJI ClI60min ~screen)

"" The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 62).

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.~. Tips

• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the [VISUALINDEX] screen.

• You can slow down the playback speed by touchingl.IElI / 1131·1 during pause.

• You can adjust the volume ~ouching fit (HOME) --+ ill; (SETTINGS) --+ [SOUND SETTINGS]--+ [VOLUME], then with c::=:J / rn.

Still images:Touch the Q tab and the still image to be played back.

Slide show (p. 33)

The recordingdate/time*

{]1160min rtOM

101·0014

I,.tj Ire;. ill~~~'={.-======~==~~'- Previous/Next

Goes to the[VISUAL INDEX]screen

Returns (to the[VISUAL INDEX]screen)

* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 62).

To cancel Easy Handycam operationPress EASY OJ again.1IA1 disappearsfrom the LCD screen.

Menu settings during Easy HandycamoperationPress fit (HOME) ~ (or [8]) to displaythe menu items available for setup changes(p. 9, 56).

Invalid buttons during Easy HandycamoperationYou cannot use some buttons/functionsduring Easy Handycam operation sincethey are automatically set (p. 76). Ifyou setan invalid operation, [Invalid during EasyHandycam operation.] appears.

" Notes• Most of the menu items automatically return to

the default settings. The settings of some menuitems are fixed. For details, see page 76.

• You cannot use the 0.,: (OPTION) menu.

• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you wantto add effects to images or change settings.

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Recording

•

LENS COVEROpen the LENSCOVER beforerecording

/(P,19)

H:I (Movie)lamplQ (Still) lamp

The images are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 20),The default setting is hard disk for both movies and still images.

ft (HOME)~ ACCESS lamp ("MemoryStick PRO Duo")

PHOTO [fJ

STARTISTOP ~ACCESS lamp(Hard disk)

" Notes• If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after

recording is finished, it means data is still beingwritten onto the media. Do not apply shockor vibration to your camcorder, and do notremove the battery or AC Adaptor.

• The maximum continuous recordable time isapproximately 13 hours.

• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next moviefile is created automatically.

'9' Tips• You can check the recordable time and the

remaining capacity, etc., by touching ft(HOME) - ~ (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO] (p. 51).

• For types of "Memory Stick" you can use inyour camcorder, see page 2.

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Recording movies ItlI

1 Turn the POWER switch [A] until theItI (Movie) lamp lights up.

2 Press START/STOP [6] (or [g).

E1I CII_ fR"rcl J!': eL......,:....-J 0:00:14

[JOOmln]

[STBY] + [REC]

To stop recording, press START/STOPagain.

.~. Tips

• For the recordable time and the number ofrecordable images, see pages 57 and 60.

• When a face is detected during movierecording, n flashes and the detected face isstored in the index. You can search for a desiredscene by a face image when playing back ([FaceIndex], p. 31).

• You can switch the recording mode by touching~ (HOME) [g] (or [Q]) -I@J(CAMERA)- [MOVIE] or [PHOTO).

• You can create still images from recordedmovies (p. 40).

Recording still images a

1 Turn the POWER switch [A] until theQ (Still) lamp lights up.

2 Press PHOTO [£] lightly to adjust thefocus 0 (a beep sounds), then pressit fully CD (a shutter click sounds)...,.- r,...l·;J

.."Q'

CiJ +~IilmmJe CD

r.q] 0

Flashing + Lights up

11111111 appears beside 9 or ILlWhen 11111111 disappears, the image hasbeen recorded.

Zooming

You can zoom in up to the magnificationsshown in the following table.

(optical zoom)

DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E 40 x

DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E 25 x

You can adjust the magnification with thepower zoom lever or the zoom buttons onthe LCD frame.

Wider range of view: W T

(1~i\~;:: jf----.[[]

Close view: (Telephoto)

Move the power zoom lever slightly for aslower zoom. Move it further for a fasterzoom.

" Notes• [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image

blurring as desired when the power zoom leveris set to the T (Telephoto) side.

• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoomlever. If you move your finger off the powerzoom lever, the operation sound of the levermay also be recorded.

• You cannot change the zoom speed with thezoom buttons on the LCD frame.

• The minimum possible distance between

camcorder and subject while maintaining sharpfocus is about 1 em (about 13/32 in.) for wideangle and about 80 em (about 2 5/8 feet) fortelephoto.

.~. Tips

• Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 58) lets you zoomin further than the magnification shown in thetable.

When you press QUICK ON, thecamcorder goes to sleep mode (powersaving mode) instead of turning off.The QUICK ON lamp keeps flashingduring sleep mode. Press QUICK ONagain to start recording next time. Yourcamcorder returns to recording standby inapproximately 1 second.

.~. Tips

• During sleep mode, the battery is consumed atabout half that of usual recording, enabling youto save battery power.

• The power turns off automatically if you donot operate your camcorder for a certainperiod during sleep mode. You can set the timethat you want the camcorder to remain onbefore automatically turning off in sleep mode([QUICK ON STBY], (p. 67)).

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Recording in dai'kplaces (NightShot •. '"pluS}i '.,

-/

Infrared port

When you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUSswitch to ON, @) appears. You can recordimages in dark places.

" Notes• The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus

functions use infrared light. Therefore, do notcover the infrared port with your fingers orother objects, and remove the conversion lens(optional).

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 71)when it is hard to focus automatically.

• Do not use the NightShot plus and SuperNightShot plus functions in bright places. Thismay cause a malfunction.

'Q' Tips• To record an image brighter, use the Super

NightShot plus function (p. 74). To record animage more faithfully to the original colors, usethe Color Slow Shutter function (p. 74).

Adjusting the exposure forba~klit,.subje~ ...

Recording; in mirror mod~'

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to thecamcorder (<D), then rotate it 180 degreesto the lens side (®).

'Q' Tips• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the

LCD screen, but the image will be normal whenrecorded.

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To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,press ~ (back light) to display ~. To cancelthe back light function, press ~ (back light)again,

Playback

•

LPower zoom lever[E]

~-

~~~

1 Turn the POWER switch [AJ to turn on your camcorder.

2 Press IE (VIEW IMAGES)~ (or [g).The [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some seconds.)

You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 20).The default setting is the hard disk.

~(HOME) [E]

HOME MENU ---.--.

Previous6 images

Next6 images

I I ;,~ Searches for imagesby date (p. 32)

Appears with the image oneach of the tab that was lastly

/>-"-+--,,-"--7-,,-"-~--i;-:-~,,-+--~~ played back!recorded (~ forthe still image recorded on a"Memory Stick PRO Duo").

CD 111': Film Roll Index (p. 31)

@ iii: Face Index (p. 31)

® 1t:I: Displays movies.

@ 0: Displays still image.

.~. Tips

• The number of the images on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen can be changed 6 +-+ 12 by movingthe power zoom lever [EJ. To fix this number, touch~ (HOME) -- ;:; (SETTINGS) -- [VIEWIMAGES SET] -- [~DISPLAY] (p.63).

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3 Start playback.

Playing movies ItI

Touch the 1:1 tab, and the movie to be played back.

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch

Returns (to the [VISUAL ~Gil6Onl1nINDEX] screen)

Beginning of the movie/ -+..... 1previous movie

100/1110:00:14

I-I Next movie

1:1101-0001

~~6~~o::r~~~~e[VISUAL --£!Ell ~ ~ ~ ~ 0.,: (OPTION)

Reverse/Forward

°Q'Tips

• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the [VISUALINDEX] screen.

• Touch I-..®IM~)I"Iduring pause to play back a movie slowly.

• One touch ofl-"®W!!lI..1makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touchesmakes it approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster, and 4touches makes it approximately 60 times faster.

Viewing still images Q

Touch the Q tab, and the still image to be played back.

Slide show button (p. 33)

'0'..... [Goes to the [VISUAL ~81F Lj::J=-.....:[§=~=]J=I.---==,INDEX] screen .

Returns (to the [VISUAL~ Gil60nlin r.:'.. 14/14

INDEX] screen)

To adjust the volume of moviesTouch 0.,: (OPTION) --. [EJ tab--'[VOLUME], then adjust the volume withG/Wo

°Q'Tips

• You can switch the playback mode by touching~ (HOME) [Q] (or [fJ) --+ lEI (VIEWIMAGES) --+ [VISUAL INDEX].

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Searching for desired scene bypinpoint (Film Roll Index)

Movies can be divided by a set time and thefirst scene of each division is displayed onthe INDEX screen. You can start playingback a movie from the selected thumbnail.Select beforehand the media whichcontains the recorded movie you want toplay back (p. 20).

1 Turn the POWER switch to turn onthe camcorder, and press (E) (VIEWIMAGES).

The [VISUAL INDEX] screen appearson the LCD screen.

2 Touch l1li (Film Roll Index).

Returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen

HOD·, ' .. <' '''·00:4$::''

:.: [1- ':::,m* +. IISets the interval at which to createthumbnails of scenes in a movie.

3 Touch Ell g to select the desiredmovie.

4 Touch a I a to search for thedesired scene, then touch the sceneyou want to play back.

Playback starts from the selected scene.

.~. Tips

• You can display the [Film Roll Index] screen bytouching It (HOME) -+ [EJ (VIEW IMAGES)-+ [LI!IIINDEX].

Secuching for desired scene by face(Face Index) ..

The face images detected during movierecording are displayed on the indexscreen.You can play back the movie from theselected face image.Select beforehand the media whichcontains the recorded movie you want toplay back (p. 20).



2 Touch [jJ (Face Index).

Returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen

3 Touch Ell g to select the desiredmovie.

4 Touch a I a, then touch thedesired face image to view thescene.

Playback starts from the beginning ofthe scene with the selected face image.

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" Notes• Faces may not be detected depending on

recording conditions.Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or whodo not face towards the camera.

• Set [Ij)INDEX SET] to [ON] (the defaultsetting) before recording to play back from[Ij)INDEX] (p. 59). Make sure that Ii) flashes,and detected face images are stored in [FaceIndex] .

.~. Tips

• You can display the [Face Index] screen bytouching It (HOME) -IE (VIEW IMAGES)- [Ij)INDEX].

.. .. ,

Searching for desired images by date<;(Date Index)' . .... .

You can efficiently search for desiredimages by date.Select beforehand the media whichcontains the recorded movie you want toplay back (p. 20).

" Notes• You cannot use the date index for still images

on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo."



2 To search for movies, touch the It:::Htab. To search for still images, touchtheOtab.

3 Touch the date button at the upperright of the LCD screen.

The recording dates of images aredisplayed on the screen.

Returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen..

4 Touch a 10to select the date ofthe desired image, touch 1QKl.

The images of the selected date aredisplayed on the [VISUAL INDEX]screen.

.~. Tips

• On the [Film Roll Index] or [Face Index]screen, you can use the Date Index function byfollowing the steps 3 to 4.

You can magnify still images from about1.1 to 5 times the original size.Magnification can be adjusted with thepower zoom lever or the zoom buttons onthe LCD frame.

.~.lIr·. ~.W T

[JJCD Play back the still image you want to magnify.

•Playing back ase,ries ofstill images(Sli~, show): < .

Ire. ul

® Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto).The screen is framed.

® Touch the screen at the point you want todisplay in the center of the displayed frame.

@ Adjust the magnification with W (Wideangle)/T (Telephoto).

To cancel, touch 1:El.

Touch [§]I] on the still image playbackscreen.The slide show begins from the selected stillimage.Touch [§]I] to stop the slide show.To restart, touch [Q]] again.

" Notes• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide

show.

.~. Tips

• You can set continuous slide show playback byselecting CE (OPTION) --+ lEI tab --+ [SLIDESHOW SET]. The default setting is [ON](continuous playback).

• You can also play back the slide show bytouching O~ (OPTION) --+~ tab --+ [SLIDESHOW] on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen.

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Playing the image on aTV

Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable[I] or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO [1]. Connect your camcorder to the walloutlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to theinstruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

DCR-SR35 E/SR36E/SR45 E/SR46E:

r IDevice without Device with anan 5 VIDEO jack 5 VIDEO jack

IN INSVIDEO

~ 0-VIDEO VIDEO

-:>e e(Yellow)

(White)

~~]~ ~

I (White) -:UDIO]AUDIO.

=-. $ (Red)

== •(Red) (Yellow)

~'\":~)~?i> •..

~

VCRs orTVs .-lit . ~-

AN Remote Connectoror AN OUT jack

LC.C_~ : Signal flow

~

~;

iiANR ANOUl. .. ~

m7[ ~ :<BJ>-


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[I] AN connecting cable (supplied)The Handycam Station has an A/VOUT jack (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) (p. 99) and the camcorder hasan A/V Remote Connector (p. 96).Connect the A/V connecting cableeither to the Handycam Station or toyour camcorder, according to yoursetup.

[1] AN connecting cable with 5 VIDEO(optional)When connecting to another devicevia the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/Vconnecting cable with an S VIDEOcable (optional), higher quality images

can be produced than with an A/Vconnecting cable. Connect the whiteand red plugs (left/right audio) andthe S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel)of the A/V connecting cable with anS VIDEO cable (optional). The yellowplug connection is not necessary.Connecting only the S VIDEO plug willnot output audio.

" Notes• Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both

your camcorder and the Handycam Station atthe same time. The image might get disturbed(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E).

·~. Tips

• You can display the counter on the TV screenby setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 65).

When your TV is conneded to aVCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE INinput on the VCR. Set the input selectoron the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.

To set the asped ratio according to theconneded TV (16:9/4:3)Change the setting according to the screenaspect ratio of the TV you will view imageson.

G) Turn the POWER switch to turn on thecamcorder.

® Touch A (HOME) - ;& (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] - [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3] - [QRJ.

" Notes• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image

quality may deteriorate. Also, when therecorded image's aspect ratio switches between16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.

• On some 4:3 TVs, the still images recorded in4:3 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 compatiblewith the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to[4:3].

When your TV is monaural (When your TV hasonly one audio input jack)Connect the yellow plug of the A/Vconnecting cable to the video input jackand connect the white (left channel) or red(right channel) plug to the audio input jackofyour TV or VCR.

For DCR-SRSSElSR6SElSR7SElSR8SE:If your TVNCR has a21-pin adaptor(EUROCONNEaOR)Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with yourcamcorder (For models with the CE: markprinted on the bottom surface only), Thisadaptor is deSigned for output use only.

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Saving images

Due to the limited capacity of the media, make sure that you save the image data to some typeof external media such as a DVD-R or a computer.You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below.

.~. Tips

• You can dub/copy the images recorded on the hard disk to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" using thiscamcorder {p. 41}.

,Usingacomputer

By using "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recordedon your camcorder. For details, see "PMB Guide."

Creating aDVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)You can save images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorderdirectly to a DVD with ease by pressing @ (DISC BURN) button.

Saving images on acomputerYou can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk ofa computer.

Creating aDVD with selected imagesYou can save images imported to your computer on a DVD. You canalso edit those images.

Refer to the supplied "Operating Guide" for information on the bundled software.

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Connecting with the AJV connecting cableYou can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDD recorders.

Connecting with the USB cableYou can dub to movie dubbing compatible DVD writers, etc.

See "Dubbing to other devices" on page 46.

Editing

~(OTHERS)category Deleting images

PHOTOCOPY

•.~. Tips

• You can select up to 100 images at one time.• You can delete an image on the playback screen

from the 0; (OPTION) menu.

• To delete all images recorded on the media andrecover all the recordable space of the media,format the media (p. 52).

U Notes• Important data should be saved on external

media (p. 36).

You can free media space by deleting imagedata from the media.You can check the free media space using[MEDIA INFO] (p. 51).Select beforehand the media whichcontains the movie you want to delete(p.20).

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Deleting movies

You can delete images recorded on themedia using your camcorder.

U Notes• You cannot restore images once they are

deleted.• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder while deletingthe images. It may damage the media.

• Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" whiledeleting movies from the "Memory Stick PRODuo."

• When write-protection is set to the imagesin the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" by anotherdevice, you cannot delete the images from the"Memory Stick PRO Duo."

PHOTOCOPYYou can copy still images recorded on thehard disk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo"(p.42).

EDITYou can edit the images (p. 43).

PLAYLIST EDITYou can create and edit a Playlist (p. 44).

MOVIE DUBYou can dub movies recorded on the harddisk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 41).

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You can save a selected frame from arecorded movie as a still image (p. 40).

PHOTO CAPTURE

DELETEYou can delete images on the media (p. 37).

This category enables you to edit the imageson the media. Also, you can enjoy yourcamcorder by connecting to other devices.

2"DEUn II PHOTOWTuIlE

PRINTYou can print still images on a connectedPictBridge printer (p. 49).

1 Touch A (HOME) --+ EI3 (OTHERS)--+ [DELETE].

USBCONNEOYou can connect the camcorder to acomputer etc. via the USB cable (p. 89).See "Operating Guide" for connecting tothe computer.

2 Touch [CDELETE].

3 Touch [C DELETE].

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4 Touch the movie to be deleted.

The selected image is marked with ttl.Press and hold the image on the LCDscreen to confirm.Touch [EJ to return to the previousscreen.

5 Touch IOKI---. [YES] ---.IOKI.

To delete all movies at one timeIn step 3, touch [IOJDELETE ALL] ---.[YES] ---. [YES] ---. [QfS].

To delete all the movies recorded on thesame day at one timeG) Touch [It:IIDELETE by date] in step 3.

® Touch a /a to select the recording date ofthe desired movies, then touch IQE].The movies recorded on the selected date aredisplayed on the screen.

Touch the movie on the LCD screen toconfirm. Touch [EJ to return to the previousscreen.

@) Touch [QfS] --+ [YES] --+ [QfS].

" Notes• If the deleted movie is included in a Playlist

(p. 44), the movie added to the Playlist isdeleted also from the Playlist.

Deleting stili. Images ..:

Select beforehand the media whichcontains the still image you want to delete(p.20).

1 Touch A (HOME) ---.m(OTHERS)---. [DELETE].

2 Touch [.DELETE].

3 Touch [.DELETE].

4 Touch the still image to be deleted.

The selected still image is marked withttl.Press and hold the still image on theLCD screen to confirm.Touch [EJ to return to the previousscreen.

5 Touch IOKI---. [YES] ---.IOKI.

To delete all still images at one timeIn step 3, touch [.DELETE ALL] ---.[YES] ---. [YES] ---. [QfS].

To delete all the still images recorded on thesame day at one timeThis function is available only when theinternal hard disk is selected as the media.

G) Touch [lIIDELETE by date] in step 3.

® Touch a /D to select the recording date ofthe desired still images, then touch lOKI.The still images recorded on the selected dateare displayed on the screen.Touch the still i~e on the LCD screen toconfirm. Touch [EJ to return to the previousscreen.

® Touch [QR] -+ [YES] -+ [QR].

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Capturing astill image from amovie

You can capture a still image at any pointduring movie playback.Select the media which contains movies,and the media where you want to save stillimages (p. 20).

1 Touch A (HOME) -+ EE (OTHERS)-+ [PHOTO CAPTURE].

The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screenappears.

2 Touch the movie to be captured.

The selected movie starts playback.

U Notes• The image size is fixed depending on the aspect

ratio of the movies:

- [t:=:IO.2M] in the aspect ratio 16:9

- [VGA(O.3M)] in the aspect ratio 4:3

• The media where you want to save still imageshas to have enough free space.

• Recording date and time of created still imagesare the same as the recording date and time ofthe movies.

• If the movies do not have data code, recordingdate and time of still images is saved as the timeyou create them from movies.

• You cannot capture still images from a moviesaved on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (DCRSR35E/SR36E/SR55E/SR75E).

3 Touch I~ III at the point where youwant to capture.

The movie pauses.

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4 Touch lOKI.After the still image is saved on themedia you selected, the camcorderreturns to pause mode.

To continue capturingTouch I. III then follow the steps 3 to 4.To capture a still image from anothermovie, touch [E] then follow the steps 2to 4.

To finish capturingTouch [E] -+ 00.

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Dubbing/copying images to aIIMemory Stick PRO Duo"with your camcorder

Dubbing movies.,. .

You can dub movies recorded on the harddisk of your camcorder to a "Memory StickPRO Duo."Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" intoyour camcorder before the operation.

" Notes• When you record a movie on a "Memory Stick

PRO Duo" for the first time, create the imagedatabase file (p. 54) by touching~ (HOME)-.~ (MANAGE MEDIA) -. [REPAIR IMG.DB F.].

• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet(wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor toprevent your camcorder from running out ofpower during dubbing.

.~. Tips

• The original movie will not be deleted afterdubbing.

• All included images on a playlist will be dubbed.

1 Touch~ (HOME) --+m(OTHERS)--+ [MOVIE DUB].

The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears.

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3 Select the movie to be dubbed.

[DUB by select]: Touch the moviethumbnail you want to dub to placethe,J mark on the thumbnail. You canselect several movies.

Remaining capacity of"Memory Stick PRO Duo"

.~. Tips

• Press and hold the thumbnail to preview.Touch [E] to return to the selection screen.

[DUB by date]: Select the recordingdate of the movie to be dubbed, thentouch IQR]. You cannot select multipledates.

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2 Touch the type of dubbing.

[DUB by select]: To select movies anddub[DUB by date]: To dub all movies of aspecified date[~DUB ALL]: To dub playlistsWhen you select playlist as the sourceof dubbing, follow the on-screeninstructions to dub.

4 Touch IOKI--+ [YES].

Dubbing starts.

.~. Tips

• To check the dubbed movies after dubbingis complete, select [MEMORY STICK] on[MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back(p.20).

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Copying~till images

You can copy still images from the harddisk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo."Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" intoyour camcorder before the operation.

3 Select the still image to be copied.

[COpy by select]: Touch the still imagethumbnail you want to copy to placethe./ mark on the thumbnail. You canselect several still images.

.~. Tips

• The original still images will not be deleted aftercopying.

.~. Tips

• Press and hold the thumbnail to preview.Touch [EJ to return to the selection screen.

[COpy by date]: Select the recordingdate of the still image to be copied, thentouch [QK). You cannot select multipledates.

1 Touch A (HOME) -.m(OTHERS)-. [PHOTO COPY].

The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears.

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" Notes• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet

(wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor toprevent your camcorder from running out ofpower during dubbing.

2 Touch the type of copying.

[COpy by select]: To select a still imageand copy[COpy by date]: To copy all still imagesof a specified date

4 Touch IOKI-. [YES].

Copying starts.

.~. Tips

• To check the copied still images after copyingis complete, select [MEMORY STICK] on[PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back(p.20).

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Dividing a movie

You can divide movies on the media ofyour camcorder.Select beforehand the media whichcontains the movie you want to divide(p.20).

1 Touch A (HOME) -+m(OTHERS)-+ [EDIT].

2 Touch [DIVIDE].

3 Touch the movie to be divided.

The selected movie starts playback.

4 Touch l~ III at the point whereyou want to divide the movie intoscenes.

The movie pauses.

Adjusts the dividing point with moreprecision after the dividing point hasbeen selected with I~ III.

" Notes• You cannot restore movies once they are

divided.

• Do not remove the battery pack or the ACAdaptor from your camcorder while dividingthe movie. It may damage the media.Also, do not remove the "Memory Stick PRODuo" while editing movies on the "MemoryStick PRO Duo."

• A slight difference may occur from the pointwhere you touch I~ III and the actual dividingpoint, as your camcorder selects the dividingpoint based on about half-second increments.

• If you divide the original movie, the movieadded to the Playlist will also be divided.

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[r-;;; ~ [OjB '2;Returns to the beginning of the selectedmovie.

Play and pause toggles as you press I~ III.

5 Touch IOKI-+ [YES] -+ lOKI.

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Creating the Playlist

The Playlist is a list showing thumbnailsof the movies that you have selected. Theoriginal movies are not changed even ifyou edit or delete the movies added to thePlaylist. Select the media you want to createor playa Playlist before the operation(p.20).

1 Touch ..... (HOME) --+m(OTHERS)--+ [PLAYLiST EDIT].

2 Touch [DADO].

3 Touch the movie to be added to thePlaylist.

The selected movie is marked with ttl.Press and hold the movie on the LCDscreen to confirm.Touch [E] to return to the previousscreen.

4 Touch IOKI--+ [YES] --+ lOKI.

To add all the movies recorded on the sameday at one timeCD Touch [ItlADD by date] in step 2.

The recording dates of movies are displayedon the screen.

® Touch 0 /E:I to select the recording date ofthe desired movie.

® Touch [QRJ while the selected recording dateis highlighted.

The movies recorded on the selected date aredisplayed on the screen.

Touch the image on the LCD screen toconfirm. Touch [E] to return to the previousscreen.

@ Touch [QRJ - [YES] - [QRJ.

" Notes• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder while editingthe Playlist. Also, do not remove the "MemoryStick PRO Duo" while editing movies on the"Memory Stick PRO Duo."

• You cannot add still images to a Playlist.

.~. Tips

• You can add a maximum of 99 movies to thePlaylist.

• You can add a movie when viewing it byselecting 0..: (OPTION) -lEI tab[~ADD].

• You can copy the Playlist to a DVD as it is, byusing the supplied software.

Select beforehand the media to use to createor playa playlist (p. 20).

1 Touch ..... (HOME) --+ lEI (VIEWIMAGES) --+ [PLAYLlST].

The Playlist screen appears.

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2 Touch the image from which youwant to play back.

The Playlist is played back from the

selected image to the end, then thescreen returns to the Playlist screen.

To erase unnecessary movies from thePlaylistCD Touch A (HOME) --133 (OTHERS) -

[PLAYLIST EDIT).

® Touch [~ERASE).

To erase all the movies from the Playlist,touch [~ERASEALL] -- [YES] -- [YES]-- 1QKl.

® Select the movie to be deleted from the list.

The selected movie is marked with "'.Press and hold the movie on the LCD screento confirm.Touch IE] to return to the previous screen.

@ Touch IQKl -- [YES) -- 1QKl.

To change the order within the PlaylistCD Touch A (HOME) --133 (OTHERS) -

[PLAYLIST EDIT).

® Touch [~MOVE).

® Select the movie to be moved.

The selected movie is marked with "'.Press and hold the movie on the LCD screento confirm.

Touch IE] to return to the previous screen.@ Touch 1QKl.® Select the destination with [E]/c=!J.

Destination bar

® Touch IQKl -- [YES) -- 1QKl.

.~. Tips

• When you select multiple movies, the moviesare moved following the order appeared in thePlaylist.

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Dubbing to other devices

Connecting with the AIV connecting cable

You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such asVCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor forthis operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to beconnected.Select beforehand the media which contains the image you want to dub (p. 20).

U Notes• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.


r IDevice without an Device with anSVIDEO jack SVIDEO jack

IN IN/ 5VIDEO- 0-

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(Yellow) (White)

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rn AN connecting cable (supplied)The Handycam Station has an A/VOUT jack (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) (p. 99) and the camcorder hasan A/V Remote Connector (p. 96).Connect the A/V connecting cableeither to the Handycam Station or toyour camcorder, according to your

setup.

[Z] AN connecting cable with S VIDEO(optional)When connecting to another devicevia the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/Vconnecting cable with an S VIDEOcable (optional), higher quality images

can be produced than with an A/Vconnecting cable. Connect the whiteand red plugs (left/right audio) andthe S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel)of the A/V connecting cable with anS VIDEO cable (optional). The yellowplug connection is not necessary.Connecting only the S VIDEO plug willnot output audio.

" Notes• To hide the screen indicators (such as a

counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitordevice connected, touch ft (HOME) --+ ii;(SETTINGS) --+ [OUTPUT SETTINGS]--+[DISP OUTPUT]--+ [LCD PANEL] (thedefault setting) (p. 65).To record the date/time and camera settingsdata, display them on the screen (p. 62).

• When you are connecting your camcorder to amonaural device, connect the yellow plug of theA/V connecting cable to the video input jack,and the red (right channel) or the white (leftchannel) plug to the audio input jack on thedevice.

1 Turn on your camcorder, and presslE (VIEW IMAGES).

Set [TV TYPE] according to the displaydevice (p. 35).

2 Insert the recording media in therecording device.

If your recording device has an inputselector, set it to the input mode.

3 Connect your camcorder to therecording device (VCR or DVD/HDDrecorder) with the AN connectingcable (supplied) [I] or an ANconnecting cable with S VIDEO(optional) [2].Connect your camcorder to the inputjacks of the recording device.

4 Start playback on your camcorder,and record it on the recordingdevice.

Refer to the instruction manualssupplied with your recording device fordetails.

5 When dubbing is finished, stop therecording device, and then yourcamcorder.

(onnerting Yiith the USB (abl~

Connect your camcorder to a DVD writeror a DVD recorder, etc., compatible withmovie dubbing via USB connection to dubwithout image degradation.Connect your camcorder to the walloutlet (wall socket) using the suppliedAC Adaptor (p. 13). Refer also to theinstruction manuals supplied with thedevice to be connected.

1 Turn on your camcorder.

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2 Connect the '1' (USB) jack of yourcamcorder and a DVD writer, etc.,with the supplied USB cable.

The [USB SELECT] screen appearsautomatically.

3 Touch [BUSB CONNECT] or [LlUSBCONNECT] according to the mediaon which the movie you want to dubis recorded.

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4 Operate the device to be connected,and start recording.

For details, refer to the instructionmanuals supplied with the device to beconnected.

5 After dubbing is complete, touch[END]~ [YES], then disconnect theUSB cable.

.~. Tips

• If the [USB SELECT) screen does not appear,touch -A- (HOME) - EEl (OTHERS) - [USBCONNECT).

Printing recorded still images(PidBridge compliant printer)You can print out still images using aPictBridge compliant printer, withoutconnecting the camcorder to a computer.

t(PictBridgeConnect your camcorder to the ACAdaptor to obtain power from the walloutlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on theprinter.Select beforehand the media whichcontains the still image you want to print(p.20).To print still images on a "Memory StickPRO Duo," insert the "Memory StickPRO Duo" containing them into yourcamcorder.

1 For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75EISR85E:Connect the Handycam Station tothe wall outlet (wall socket) usingthe supplied AC Adaptor, then setthe camcorder onto the HandycamStation securely.

For DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45EISR46E:Connect your camcorder to thewall outlet (wall socket) using thesupplied AC Adaptor.

2 Turn the POWER switch to turn it on.

3 For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75EISR85E:Connect the 'f (USB) jack of theHandycam Station to the printerusing the supplied USB cable (p. 99).

For DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45EISR46E:Connect the 'f (USB) jack of yourcamcorder to the printer using thesupplied USB cable (p. 96).The [USB SELECT] screen appearsautomatically.

4 Touch [PRINT].

When connection is complete, f:lj(PictBridge connecting) appears onthe screen.

You can select a still image on thescreen.

5 Touch the still image to be printed.

The selected still image is marked with

"'.Press and hold the still image on theLCD screen to confirm.Touch [EJ to return to the previousscreen.

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6 Touch 0..: (OPTION), set thefollowing options, then touch lOKI.[COPIES]: Set the number of copies of astill image to be printed. You can set upto 20 copies.[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/timeprinted).[SIZE]: Select the paper size.If you do not change the setting, go tostep 7.

7 Touch [EXEC] -+ [YES] -+ lOKI.The still image selection screen appearsagain.

To finish printingTouch 00 on the screen in step 4.

" Notes• We can guarantee the operation of only models

that are PictBridge compatible.

• Refer also to the instruction manual of theprinter to be used.

• Do not attempt the following operations when~ is on the screen. The operations may not beperformed properly.

- Operate the POWER switch

- Press [E (VIEW IMAGES)

- Remove your camcorder from the HandycamStation (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)

- Remove the USB cable from your camcorder,the Handycam Station (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E), or the printer

- Remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" fromyour camcorder while printing still imagessaved on it

• If the printer stops working, disconnect theUSB cable, turn the printer off and on again,and restart the operation from the beginning.

• You can select only the paper sizes that theprinter can print.

• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,and left edges of images may be trimmed. Ifyou print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)

ratio, the left and right ends of the image maybe trimmed widely.

• Some printer models may not support thedate printing function. Refer to your printer'sinstruction manual for details.

• The still images described below may not beprinted out:

- The still image edited by a computer

- The still image recorded by another devices

- The still image file exceeding 4 MB

- The still image file larger than 3,680 x 2,760pixels

.~. Tips

• PictBridge is an industry standard establishedby the Camera & Imaging Products Association(CIPA). You can print still images withoutusing a computer by connecting a printerdirectly to a digital video camera or digital stillcamera, regardless of model or manufacturer.

• You can print a still image on the still imageplayback screen by touching 0..: (OPTION)--+lEI tab --+ [PRINT].

Utilizing recording media

"=> (MANAGE MEDIA)category

This category enables you to use the harddisk or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" forvarious purposes.

.:1101_ STaY lI!"a I MOVlEMEDlASET II PHOTOMEDIASET I1/2 .--__-----, _-----,1a I MEDIA INFO II MEDtAFOlIMAT

rI!::> (MANAGE MEDIA) category

Item list

MOVIE MEDIA SETYou can select the media for movies (p. 20).

PHOTO MEDIA SETYou can select the media for still images(p.20).

MEDIA INFOYou can display the media infomation suchas recording time (p. 51).

MEDIA FORMATYou can format the media and recover therecordable free space (p. 52).

REPAIR IMG.DB F.You can repair the mangement informationof the media (p. 54).

Checking the mediainformation

You can check the remaining recordabletime for each image quality of the mediaselected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 20).

" Notes• During Easy Handycam operation, media

information cannot be checked. Cancel EasyHandycam operation to check.

Touch A (HOME) ---+~ (MANAGEMEDIA) ---+ [MEDIA INFO].

.~. Tips

• You can check the recordable free space, etc., bytouching c:±J on the lower right screen.

To turn off the displayTouch 00.

" Notes• The calculation for media space is 1MB =

1,048,576 bytes. The fractions less than MB arediscarded when the media space is displayed.The displayed size of the whole hard disk spacewill be slightly smaller than the size shownbelow despite displaying both free and usedhard disk space.

- DCR-SR35E/SR45E:30,000 MB

- DCR-SR36E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E:40,000 MB

- DCR-SR75E/SR85E:60,000 MB

• Since there is a management file area, theused space is not displayed as OMB even if youperform [MEDIA FORMAT) (p. 52) .

.~. Tips

• Only the information of the media selected on[MOVIE MEDIA SET) is displayed. Change themedia setting as necessary (p. 20).

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Formatting deletes all the images to recoverrecordable free space.Connect your camcorder to the walloutlet (wall socket) using the supplied ACAdaptor for this operation (p. 13).

" Notes• To avoid the loss of important images, you

should save them (p. 36) before performing[MEDIA FORMAT].

• While [MEDIA FORMAT] is activated, do notdisconnect the AC Adaptor.

Formatting the hard disk,:, •.. ft ' ,

1 Touch A (HOME) -+~ (MANAGEMEDIA) -+ [MEDIA FORMAT]-+[HOD].

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2 Touch [YES] -+ [YES].

3 When [Completed.] appears, touchlOKI.

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Formatting tile '~~emory Stick PRO •...Duo'" .'. . . .

1 Insert the "Memory Stick PRODuo" to be formatted into yourcamcorder.

2 Touch A (HOME) -+~ (MANAGEMEDIA) -+ [MEDIA FORMAT] -+[MEMORY STICK].

Form•• the Memory StkIlrAli_will ...

del-.EST.PROCESST1ME:U.

3 Touch [YES] -+ [YES].


" Notes• While the ACCESS lamp is lit, do not remove

the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from yourcamcorder.

• Even the still images protected with anotherdevice against accidental deletion are alsodeleted.

• Do not attempt the following operations when[Executing... ] is on the screen:

- Operate the POWER switch or buttons

- Remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"

Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorderfrom being recovered


4 Press and hold the ~ (back light)button for a few seconds.

The [BEMPTY] screen appears.

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" Notes• The actual performing time for [eEMPTY] is

as follows:- DCR-SR35E/SR45E:

approx. 30 minutes- DCR-SR36E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E:

approx. 40 minutes- DCR-SR75E/SR85E:

approx. 60 minutes

• Ifyou stop performing [eEMPTY] while[Executing... ] appears, be sure to complete theoperation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT]or [eEMPTY] when you use the camcordernext time.

5 Touch [YES] --+ [YES].

2 Turn on your camcorder.

.~. Tips

• You can perform this operation, whicheverposition of the It:I (Movie) lamp/O (Still)lamp is lit.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DCIN jack on your camcorder and awall outlet (wall socket).

[BEMPTY] allows you to writeunintelligible data onto the hard disk ofthe camcorder. In this way, it may becomemore difficult to recover any originaldata. When you dispose of or transfer thecamcorder to others, it is recommendedthat you perform [eEMPTY].

" Notes• If you perform [eEMPTY], all the images are

deleted. To avoid the loss of important images,they should be saved (p. 36) before performing[eEMPTY].

• You cannot perform [eEMPTY] unless youconnect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wallsocket).

• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during theoperation.

• While performing [eEMPTY], do not applyany vibrations or shocks.

3 Touch A (HOME) --+ "b (MANAGEMEDIA) --+ [MEDIA FORMAT]--+[HOD].

The [eFORMAT] screen appears.

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dol_.EST.PllOCESSTIME:l:ZS

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Repairing the image database file

9

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This function checks the managementinformation and the consistency of movies/still images in the media and repairs anyinconsistencies found.

1 Touch A (HOME) --+~ (MANAGEMEDIA) --+ [REPAIR IMG.DB F.]--+[HOD] or [MEMORY STICK].

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Do,......nttochock ....l_D_RIe'

2 Touch [YES].

Your camcorder will check themanagement file.When mismatching is not found, touch~ to finish.

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Do,......nt to _I'.... lm...DauboM FIle'EST.PROCESSnME:lm

3 Touch [YES].


" Notes• Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to

the camcorder during this operation.

• Do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptorwhile repairing.

• While the image database file on the "MemoryStick PRO Duo" are being repaired, do notremove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo."

• Repairing of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" andthe hard disk are done separately.

Customizing your camcorder

What you can do with the ii; (SEnINGS) category ofthe HOME MENU

-- II -

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a i"~.ll-UGHfI1IZ I _ SIlICf II· DIGITAL ZDOM' I

a I . STIADnHOr II AIIT'O_1IIllmII1MoviE~:· ..••

5 Change the setting, then touch lOKI.

4 Touch the desired item.

If the item is not on the screen, toucho /IEJ to change the page.

3 Touch the desired setup item.

If the item is not on the screen, touchIE! / IEJ to change the page.

2"

1ill (SETIINGS) category

Using the HOME MENU. . . .

2 Touch;;; (SETTINGS).

1 Turn on your camcorder, then pressA (HOME).

~(HOME)

~(HOME) ~~

You can change the recording functionsand the operating settings for yourconvenience.

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List of theiii (SETTINGS) categoryitems ' ,

SOUND/DISP SET*3 (p. 64)

Items Page64

'1'1 DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E

*2 You can set these items also during EasyHandycam operation (p. 22).

*3 [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycamoperation)

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MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 57)

Items

RECMODE

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

WIDE SELECT

DIGITAL ZOOM

STEADYSHOT

AUTO SLW SHUTTR

GUIDEFRAME

B:lI REMAINING SET

iii INDEX SET*2

PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 60)

Items

• IMAGE SIZE*2

FILE NO.

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

GUIDEFRAMEFLASH MODE*I*2

FLASH LEVEL*1

REDEYE REDUC*1

VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 62)

Items

DATA CODE

~DISPLAY

Page57

57

58

58

58

58

58

59

59

61

57

58

61

61

61

Page62

63

LCD BRIGHT

LCD BL LEVEL

LCD COLOR

OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 65)

Items •....

YVTYPE

DISPOUTPUT

CLOCK! @ LANG (p. 66)

Items

CLOCKSET*2

AREA SET

SUMMERTIME

~ LANGUAGE SET*2

GENERAL SET (p. 67)';", ' .. - .

Items' : , .

DEMO MODE

CALIBRATION

A.SHUTOFF

QUICK ON STBY

REMOTE CTRL*1

DROP SENSOR

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64

64

64

65

65

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67

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MOVIE SEnlNGS(Items for recording movies)

DCR-SR75E/SR85E:

Recording mode Recordable time

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HQSPLP

880

1310

2510

(min.)

Touch CD, then ®.If the item is not on the screen, touch D /Ell to change the page.

Recordable time on "Memory Stick PRO Duo"(approx.)

RE(MODE A ~

DCR-SR36E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E:(min.)

•

"'c

HQ <'.i. Sit LP

512M 6 (5) 9 (5) 15 (10)

IG 10 (10) 20 (10) 35 (25)

2G 25 (25) 40 (25) 80 (50)

4G 55 (50) 80 (50) 160 (105)

8G 115 (100) 170 (l00) 325 (215)

When using either the NightShot plus(p. 28) or [So NIGHTSHOT PLS] (p.74)function to record, you can record clearerimages by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT],which emits infrared light (invisible), to[ON] (the default setting).

U Notes• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers

or other objects.

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

• The maximum shooting distance using[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).

,"NIGHTSHOTUGHI "/

(min.)

• The time in ( ) is the minimum recording time.

U Notes• When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made

by Sony Corporation. The recordable timefor movies varies depending on the recordingconditions, [REC MODE], and the type of"Memory Stick."

• If you record in LP mode, the quality ofscenes may be degraded, or scenes with quickmovements may appear with block noise whenyou play back the movie.

580

870

640

430

1240

Recordable time

Recordable time

Recording mode

HQSP

Recording mode ..

LP

HQSP

You can select a recording mode to recorda movie with the image quality from 3levels.

HQRecords in high quality mode.{9M (HQ»

~SP

Records in standard quality mode.(6M (SP))

LPIncreases the recording time (Long Play).(3M (LP))

Recordable time on hard disk (approx.)DCR-SR35E/SR45E: (min.)

How to setA (HOME) menu -+ page 550..,: (OPTION) menu -+ page 69

The default settings are marked with ~.

LP 166057

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:WIDE SELEa' IIWhen recording images, you can select theaspect ratio according to the TV connected.Refer also to the instruction manualssupplied with your TV.

~16:9WIDE

Records images to the full screen on a 16:9(wide) TV screen.

4:3 (4:3)

Records images to the full screen on a 4:3TV screen.

" Notes• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV

connected for playback (p. 34).

< DIGITAL ZOOM 11You can select the maximum zoom level incase you want to zoom greater than opticalzoom magnification (p. 27). Note that theimage quality decreases when you use thedigital zoom.

WI' I IT

L---I----lThe right side of the bar shows the digitalzooming factor. The zooming zone appearswhen you select the zooming level.


~OFF

Up to 40 x zoom is performed optically.

80xUp to 40 x zoom is performed optically,and after that, up to 80 x zoom isperformed digitally.



~OFF

Up to 25 x zoom is performed optically.

SOxUp to 25 x zoom is performed optically,and after that, up to 50 x zoom isperformed digitally.


STEADYSHOJ 11You can compensate for camerashake (the default setting is [ON]). Set[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (~) when usinga tripod (optional), then the image becomesnatural.

AUTO SLW SHUTTR It(Auto Slow Shutter)

When recording in dark places, the shutterspeed is automatically reduced to 1/25second (the default setting is [ON]).

You can display the frame and check thatthe subject is horizontal or vertical bysetting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.(The default setting is [OFF]).

.~. Tips

• Positioning the subject at the cross point of theguide frame makes a balanced composition.

~ IiIREMAININGSEi N

~ON

Always displays the remaining mediacapacity indicator.

AUTODisplays the remaining recording timeof movies for about 8 seconds in thefollowing situations.- When your camcorder recognizes the

remaining media capaciry .~hen thePOWER switch is set to il (Movie)

- When you press DISP/BATT INFO toswitch the indicator from off to on whenthe POWER switch is set to It:JI (Movie)

- When you select the movie recording modeon the HOME MENU

" Notes• When the remaining recordable time for

movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicatorstays on the screen.

.f§JINDEX SET IIThe camcorder detects faces automaticallyduring movie recording. The default settingis [ON].

Face icons and their meaningsIi] : This icon appears when the setting is[ON].g : This icon flashes when your camcorderdetects a face. The icon stops flashing whenthe face is recorded in Face Index.m :This icon appears when faces cannot berecorded in Face Index.To play back scenes using Face Index, seepage 31.

" Notes• The number of faces detected in a movie is

limited.

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PHOTO SEnlNGS(Items for recording still images)

Ell GIl .......· .' SlaY

II I MOVI£sm1NGS

Touch CD, then ®.If the item is not on the screen, touch a /o to change the page.

For DCR-SRSSE/SR6SE/SR7SE/SR8SE:

~ 1.0M ([,]M )

Records still images clearly (1,152 x 864).

t:=J O.7M (C01M)Records still images clearly in the 16:9(wide) ratio (1,152 x 648).

The image size is set to [r::::I O.7M]automatically in the 16:9 (wide) aspectratio.

Capacity of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" andthe number of recordable images (approx.)*

VGA(O.3M) (£VaA)

Allows the maximum number of stillimages to be recorded (640 x 480).

,. The number of recordable still images shownis for the maximum image size of yourcamcorder. The actual number of recordablestill images is displayed on the LCD screenduring recording.

800

3700

7200

1800

14500

4GB

2GB

8GB

1GB

512MB

Capacity of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" andthe number of recordable images (approx.)*

,IQJMAGE SIZI 11' C!;

For DCR-SR3SE/SR36E/SR4SE/SR46E:

~ VGA(O.3M) (£VaA )

Records still images clearly (640 x 480).

t=:l O.2M( C01M )Allows the maximum number of stillimages to be recorded (640 x 360).

The image size is set to [r::::I 0.2M]automatically in the 16:9 (wide) aspectratio.

How to setA (HOME) menu -+ page 550..,: (OPTION) menu -+ page 69


512MB

1GB

2GB

2800

5800

11500

" Notes• When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made

by Sony Corporation. The number of recordablestill images varies depending on the recordingconditions or type of "Memory Stick."

• You can record up to 9,999 still images on thehard disk.

,. The number of recordable still images shownis for the maximum image size of yourcamcorder. The actual number of recordablestill images is displayed on the LCD screenduring recording.

4GB

8GB

23000

47000.~. Tips

• You can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with acapacity of under 512MB for recording stillimages.

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-FILE NO'. (Fife number}, ill

~SERIES

Assigns file numbers of still images insequence even if the "Memory Stick PRODuo" is replaced with another one. Thefile number is reset when a new folder iscreated or the recording folder is replacedwith another.

RESETAssigns file numbers in sequence,following the largest file number existingon the current recording media.

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT A,See page 57.

.GUiDEFRAME " ~ . ~

See page 58.

FLASH MODE (DCR-SR55E1 ft 0-; SR65E/SR75E/SR8SEJ -=You can set this function to record stillimages when you use an external flash(optional) that is compatible with yourcamcorder. Attach the external flash to theActive Interface Shoe (p. 98).

~ON (t)

Flashes every time.

AUTOFlashes automatically.

:FLASH LEVEl. (DCR-SRSSEI 1t, SR65E/SR7SE/SR85EJ

You can set this function when you use anexternal flash (optional) that is compatiblewith your camcorder.

HIGH(t+)Makes the flash level higher.

~NORMAL(t}

LOW(t-}Makes the flash level lower.

~ REDEYE REDU( (DCR..SRSSE/- II':~ SR65E/SR75E/SR8SEJ

You can set this function when yourecord still images using an external flash(optional) that is compatible with yourcamcorder. Set to [ON], and select [AUTO]or [ON] for the flash mode; @appearson the screen. You can prevent redeye byactivating the pre-flash before recording.

" Notes• The redeye reduction may not produce the

desired effect due to individual differences andother conditions.

•

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VIEW IMAGES SET(Items to customize the display)

Il3lca..... J!

III I MOVIUETtlNGS II PIfO'TOsmlNGS

SOUNDIDI$P m

Touch CD, then @.If the item is not on the screen, touch EI /g to change the page.

CAMERA DATAMovie

!=l 3100/1lZI

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,DATA COOl • q;

Still image

14/14

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DATEITIME

CAMERA DATADisplays camera setting data.

rn:J SteadyShot off

~ Brightness

lID White balance

lID Gain[l] Shutter speed

lID Aperture value

~ Exposure

.~. Tips

· i appears for an image recorded using a flash(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E).

• The data code is displayed on the TV screen ifyou connect your camcorder to a TV.

• The indicator toggles through the followingsequences as you press DATA CODE on theRemote Commander: [DATE/TIME] -+

[CAMERA DATA] -+ [OFF] (no indication)(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E).

• Depending on the media condition, bars[--:--:--] appear.

9

l00/11Z0:00:14

~[I]

l-l-lo.~11:35:Z0~

Iaglo'l [§)I1:1101-0001

C!3 1....El! I I... 1,1

[I] Date

[g] Time

During playback, displays the information(data code) recorded automatically at thetime of recording.

~OFF

Data code is not displayed.

DATEITIMEDisplays the date and time.

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You can select the number of thumbnailsthat appear on the [VISUAL INDEX]screen.Thumbnail (jY Glossary (p. 104)

~ZOOMLINK

Change the number of thumbnails (6 or12) with the power zoom lever on yourcamcorder.*

61MAGESDisplays thumbnails of 6 images.

12IMAGESDisplays thumbnails of 12 images.

* You can operate with the zoom buttons on theLCD screen. Also, you can operate with thebuttons on the Remote Commander (DCRSR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E). •1"'\=g

:IN°:i"

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SOUND/DISP SET(Items to adjust sound and the screen)

Touch G), then (ID.If the item is not on the screen, touch a IlEI to change the page.

How to setA (HOME) menu -+ page 550..: (OPTION) menu -+ page 69


VOLUMI ' ill Cfe

Touch 81m to adjust the volume(p.30).

~ON

A melody sounds when you start!stoprecording, or operate the touch panel.

OFFCancels the melody and shutter sound.

You can adjust the brightness of the LCDscreen.CD Adjust the brightness with 8 / m.® Touch 1QRl.

.~. Tips

• This adjustment does not affect the recordedimages in any way.

. [CD 81. LEVEl, it.' (I.CD backlight level)

You can adjust the brightness of the LCDscreen's backlight.

~NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHTBrightens the LCD screen.

U Notes

• When you connect your camcorder to a walloutlet (wall socket), [BRIGHT] is automaticallyselected for the setting.

• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life isslightly reduced during recording.

• If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to facethe screen outside and close the LCD panelto the camcorder body, the setting becomes[NORMAL] automatically.

.~. Tips


[CD COLOR illYou can adjust the color of the LCD screenwith 81m.

G 1IIIIIIilllllili G. ..Low intensity High intensity

.~. Tips


OUTPUT SEnlNGS(Items for when conneding other devices)

2·.....

cl.O(J(/QANG I

Touch CD, then @.If the item is not on the screen, touch EI /g to change the page.

How to setA (HOME) menu --+ page 550..: (OPTION) menu --+ page 69


See page 35.

~ LCD PANELShows displays such as the time code onthe LCD screen.

V-OUT/PANELShows displays such as the time code onthe TV screen and the LCD screen.

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66

CLOCK/~ LANG(Items to set dock and language)

1131.C1I_ STIr! II!"III OIITPIIT5E111NGS II CUlCKI8LANG It-®

Touch (D, [email protected] the item is not on the screen, touch EI /D to change the page.

How to setft (HOME) menu --+ page 550..:: (OPTION) menu --+ page 69

'(LO(KSET ~

See page 17.

~'AREASEl 6You can adjust a time difference withoutstopping the clock.Set your local area using EI / EI whenusing your camcorder in other time zones.Refer to the world time difference on page88.

You can change this setting withoutstopping the clock.Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1hour.

~DmLAN6UAGESEl flYou can select the language to be used onthe LCD screen.

.~. Tips

• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMPjj(simplified English) for when you cannot findyour native tongue among the options.

GENERAL SET(Other setup items)

See page 93,


: CALIBRATION -At '

t""'IC~o:3N'S'\Q'<oc...Q:38a.~...

•CREMOTE CTRI. (Remot.': control) (DCR-SRSSE/SR65EJ *,: SR7SElSR85EJ

[DROP SENSOR] is set to [ON] as thedefault setting. When the drop sensorhas detected that the camcorder has beendropped (E3 appears), recording or playingback recorded images may be disabled toprotect the internal hard disk.

" Notes• Set the drop sensor to [ON] (default setting)

when you use the camcorder. Otherwise, ifyoudrop the camcorder, the internal hard disk maybe damaged.

NEVERThe camcorder is not automatically turnedoff.

You can set the time that you want thecamcorder to remain on before turning offin sleep mode (p. 27). (The default settingis [lOmin].)

" Notes• [A.sHUT OFF] does not work during sleep

mode.

.'; DROP SENSOR; N,

The default setting is [ON], allowing youto use the supplied Remote Commander(p. 100).

'Q'Tips• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from

responding to a command sent by another VCRremote control unit.

QUICK ON STBY(Quicl 00' II':standby)

" Notes• When you connect your camcorder to a

wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] isautomatically set to [NEVER].

STBY J!!"...----- CI.OCIUQANGj

~Smin

The camcorder is automatically turned offwhen you do not operate your camcorderfor more than approximately 5 minutes.

r DEMO MODE 11/"

How to setA (HOME) menu --+ page 550.,: (OPTION) menu --+ page 69

The default setting is [ON], allowing youto view the demonstration in about 10minutes, after you turn the POWER switchto It:1l (Movie).

'Q- Tips• The demonstration will be suspended in the

following situations.- When you press START/STOP or PHOTO- When you touch the screen during the

demonstration (The demonstration startsagain after about 10 minutes)

- When you turn the POWER switch to Q(Still)

- When you press A (HOME) or IE (VIEWIMAGES)

Touch CD, then (ID-If the item is not on the screen, touch E1 /EJ to change the page.

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68

• In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor isactivated. When you record images duringactivity such as roller-coasting or sky,?iving, youcan set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] (~FF) so thatthe drop sensor is not activated.

Adivating fundions using the C!= OPTION MENU

The OPTION MENU appears just like thepop-up window that appears when youright-click the mouse on a computer.Various available functions are displayed.

Using the OPTION MENU~' ,

1 While using your camcorder, touch0..:: (OPTION) on the screen.

0..: (OPTION)

E8Q1- srey ,II! ~

G;,'·FciCUS-----']' ···~;j~SPOTFOOiS--1

Tab

2 Touch the desired item.

If you cannot find the desired item,touch another tab to change the page.

U Notes• The tabs and items that appear on the screen

depend on the recording/playback status ofyour camcorder at the time.

• Some items appear without a tab.

• The OPTION MENU cannot be used duringEasy Handycam operation.

•

- -If you cannot find the item anywhere,the function does not work under thecurrent situation.

3 Change the setting, then touch lOKI.

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Recordingj~~msonthe OP~19~ MEN~ Vie""ing i~ems 011 the OP!IQN"UNU

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Items 11:* .. Page.·.·· 'i Items· tk* Page

~tab ®tabFOCUS 71 DELETE 0 37

SPOT FOCUS 71 DELETE by date 0 38

TElEMACRO 71 DELETE ALL 0 38

EXPOSURE 72

SPOT METER 72 ~tab

SCENE SELEalON 72 DIVIDE 0 43

WHITE BAL. 73 ERASE 0 45

COLOR SLOW SHTR 74 ERASE All 0 45

S. NIGHTSHOT PlS 74 MOVE 0 45

Dtab -- (A tab depends on the situation)

FADER 74 ~ADD 0 44

D.EFFECT 75 ~ADDbydate 0 44

Pla.EFFEa 75 PRINT 0 49

SLIDE SHOW 33

ill tab VOLUME 0 30

RECMODE 0 57 DATA CODE 0 62

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 75 SLIDE SHOW SET 33

MICREF lEVEL 75 ICIlADD 0 44

.IMAGESIZE 0 60 ICIl ADD by date 0 44

SELF-TIMER 75

FLASH MODE** 0 61 -- (No tab)COPIES 49

* Items that are included also in the HOMEMENU. DATEITIME 49

** DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E SIZE 49

* Items that are included also in the HOMEMENU.

Funrtions set in the~OPTION MENU

•

®--tm:I~- STaY !!!" 9

II""'''·' ICD~

C!» I-I

DCR-SR3SElSR36E1SR4SElSR46E:down to about 43 cm (17 in.)

DCR-SRSSElSR6SElSR7SElSR8SE:down to about 38 cm (15 in.)

This is useful to shoot small subjects, such·as flowers or insects. You can blur outbackgrounds and the subject stands outclearer.When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON](TI), the zoom (p. 27) moves to the top ofthe T (telephoto) side automatically andallows recording subjects at a close distanceas follows:

To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wideangle (W side).

" Notes• When recording a distant subject, focusing may 71

, TElE MACRO ...

CD Touch the subject on the screen.® appears.

® Touch [END].

To adjust the focus automatically, touch[AUTO] -+ [END] in step CD.

" Notes• Ifyou set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is

automatically set to [MANUAL].

You can select and adjust the focal point toaim it at a subject not located at the centerof the screen.

.~. Tips

• It is easier to focus on the subject by movingthe power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) toadjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle)to adjust the zoom for recording. When youwant to record a subject at close range, movethe power zoom lever to W (wide angle), thenadjust the focus.

• The focal distance information (the distance atwhich the subject is focused on, for when it isdark and hard to adjust focus) appears for a fewseconds in the following cases: (It will not bedisplayed correctly if you are using a conversionlens (optional).)- When the focus mode is switched from

automatic to manual.- When you set focus manually.

CD Touch [MANUAL].® appears.

® Touch I~+-I (focusing on close subjects)/I-Jil(focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen thefocus. .:. appears when the focus cannot beadjusted any closer, and ~ appears when thefocus cannot be adjusted farther away.

® Touch [QR].

To adjust the focus automatically, touch[AUTO] -+ [QR] in step CD.

" Notes• The minimum possible distance between

camcorder and subject while maintaining sharpfocus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wideangle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) fortelephoto.

You can adjust the focus manually. You canselect this function also when you want tofocus on a certain subject intentionally.

Items you can set only on the OPTIONMENU will be described below.


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be difficult and can take some time.• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS), p. 71)

when it is hard to focus automatically.

You can fix the brightness of an imagemanually. Adjust the brightness when thesubject is too bright or too dark.

:l:~=-==5TIIY==".q;CD II AUlO

CD Touch [MANUAL).... appears.

® Adjust the exposure by touching 81m.@) Touch [QK].

To return the setting to automaticexposure, touch [AUTO] --+ [QK] in step CD.

.SPO'l MITER ('Iexible spOI ...,-meter)

You can adjust and fix the exposureto the subject, so that it is recorded insuitable brightness even when there isstrong contrast between the subject andthe background, such as subjects in thespotlight on stage.

CD Touch the point where you want to fix andadjust the exposure on the screen.... ... appears.

® Touch [END).

To return the setting to automaticexposure, touch [AUTO] --+ [END] instep CD.

" Notes• Ifyou set [SPOT METER), [EXPOSURE) is

automatically set to [MANUAL) .

.SCINE SElECTION· •

You can record images effectively invarious situations.

~AUTO

Select to automatically record imageseffectively without the [SCENESELECTION] function.

TWILl6HT* (~ )Select to maintain the darkeningatmosphere of the distant surroundings intwilight scenes.

CANDLE(i)Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of acandlelit scene.

SUNRISE&SUNSET* (: )Select to reproduce the atmosphere ofscenes such as sunsets or sunrises.

FIREWORKS* ( ~@.:)

Select to take spectacular shots offireworks.

LANDSCAPE* (~)Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.This setting also prevents your camcorderfrom focusing on glass or metal mesh in

windows between the camcorder and thesubject.

PORTRAIT (l.j )Select to bring out the subject such aspeople or flowers while creating a softbackground.

SPOTLlGHT** (,,)Select to prevent people's faces fromappearing excessively white when subjectsare lit by strong light.

SPORTS** (1 )Select to minimize shake when shootingfast moving subjects.

BEA(H**(~ )

Select to take the vivid blue of the oceanor a lake.

SNOW**(&)Select to take bright pictures of a whitelandscape.

* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther awayonly.

** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a shortdistance away.

U Notes• If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE

BAL.] setting is canceled.

: WHITE BAl.. (White balance) _

You can adjust the color balance to thebrightness of the recording environment.

~AUTO

The white balance is adjustedautomatically.

OUTDOOR ( ~~~)The white balance is adjusted to beappropriate for the following recordingconditions:- Outdoors- Night views, neon signs and fireworks- Sunrise or sunset- Under daylight fluorescent lamps

INDOOR (~~,)

The white balance is adjusted to beappropriate for the following recordingconditions:- Indoors- At party scenes or studios where the

lighting conditions change quickly- Under video lamps in a studio, or under

sodium lamps or incandescent-like colorlamps

ONE PUSH ( r:::...• .Ll )

The white balance will be adjustedaccording to the ambient light.

CD Touch [ONE PUSH].

® Frame a white object such as a piece ofpaper, to fill the screen under the samelighting conditions as you will shootthe subject.

® Touch [~•.LI].~•.LI flashes quickly. When the whitebalance has been adjusted and storedin the memory, the indicator stopsflashing.

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" Notes• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the

color in [ONE PUSH] under white or coolwhite fluorescent lamps.

• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framingwhite object while ~·A is flashing quickly.

• ~·A flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not beset.

• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if ~·A keepsflashing after touching IQR], set [WHITE BAL.]to [AUTO].

• When you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENESELECTION] is automatically set to [AUTO].

.~. Tips

• If you changed the battery pack, or moved yourcamcorder to or from outdoors when [AUTO]was selected, aim your camcorder at a nearbywhite object with [AUTO] for about 10 secondsfor better color balance adjustment.

• If you change the [SCENE SELECTION]settings or move your camcorder outdoorsduring white balance setting with [ONE PUSH],you need to repeat the [ONE PUSH] operation.

< (OI..OR SI..OW SHIH. «(0101 Slow Sllutterl -

When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to[ON], you can record an image brighter incolor even in dark places.[i1 appears on the screen.

To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTRJ, touch[OFF].

" Notes• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 71)

when it is hard to focus automatically.

• The shutter speed of your camcorder changesdepending on the brightness, which may resultin a slowdown of the motion of the image.

The image will be recorded at a maximumof 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plusrecording if you set [So NIGHTSHOT PLS]to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT PLUS

switch (p. 28) is also set to ON.SI!!) appears on the screen.

To return to the normal setting, set [SoNIGHTSHOT PLS] to [OFF].

" Notes• Do not use [So NIGHTSHOT PLS] in bright

places. This may cause a malfunction.

• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingersor other objects.

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 71)when it is hard to focus automatically.

• The shutter speed of your camcorder changesdepending on the brightness, which may resultin a slowdown of the motion of the image.

FADEl DYou can record a transition with thefollowing effects adding to the intervalbetween scenes.

.CD Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fade in)or [REe] (to fade out) mode, then touch IQR].

® Press START/STOP.The fader indicator stops flashing anddisappears when the fade is complete.

To cancel the fader before starting theoperation, touch [OFF] in step CD.If you press START/STOP, the setting iscanceled.

Fading out Fading in

WHITE FADER

BLACK FADER

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:, D.EFFECF (Digital effectl 0When you select [OLD MOVIE],~appears and you can add an old movieeffect to images.To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].

:,PICF.EFfEfi (Picture effect) 0You can add special effects to an imageduring recording.~ appears.

~OFF

Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] function.

SEPIAImages appear in sepia.

B&WImages appear in black and white.

PASTEL

Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.

'BLT-INZOOMMIC(Builtinzoorm " ~' ... L.:.\i ~', -"mICrORnOne, , , " 'i ' , "

When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to[ON]("'?), you can record a movie andcontrol the recording sound level as youmove the power zoom lever or press thezoom buttons on the LCD frame. (Thedefault setting is [OFF].)

,MICREI LEVEL {Microphonec ..: reference level} -

You can select the microphone level forrecording sound,Select [LOW] when you want to recordexciting and powerful sound in a concerthall, etc.

~NORMAL

Records various surround sounds,converting them into the certain level.

LOW(f+)Records surround sound faithfully.This setting is not suitable for recordingconversations.

~ SELf-TIMER ;I;

When you set this to [ON],~ appears.Press PHOTO to start the count down,a still image is recorded after about 10seconds. To cancel the count down, touch[RESET].To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].

.~. Tips

• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO onthe Remote Commander (DCR-SR55E/SR65EISR75E/SR85E) (p. 100).

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using yourcamcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problempersists, disconnect the power source andcontact your Sony dealer.

• Overall operations/Easy Handycamoperation/Remote Commander 76

• Batteries/Power sources 77

• LCD screen 78

• "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 78

• Recording 78

• Playing back 80

• Editing images on your camcorder 81

• Dubbing/Connecting to other devices..................................................................... 81

• Functions that cannot be usedsimultaneously 81

Notes before sending your camcorder forrepair• Your camcorder may require initializing

or changing the current hard disk of thecamcorder, depending on the problem. In thiscase, the data stored on the hard disk will bedeleted. Be sure to save the data on the harddisk (p. 36) on other media (backup) beforesending your camcorder for repair. We will notcompensate you for any loss of hard disk data.

• During repair, we may check a minimumamount of data stored on the hard disk in orderto investigate the problem. However, your Sonydealer will neither copy nor retain your data.

Overall,operationslEasy HandYcamoperation/Remote Commander

The power does not turn on.

• Attach a charged battery pack to thecamcorder (p. 13).

• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to thewall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13).

• Set the camcorder onto the HandycamStation securely (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) (p. 13).

The camcorder does not operate evenwhen the power is set to on.

• It takes a few seconds for your camcorderto be ready to shoot after the power isturned on. This is not a malfunction.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the walloutlet (wall socket) or remove the batterypack, then reconnect it after about 1minute. If the functions still do not work,press RESET (p. 97) using a sharp-pointedobject. (If you press RESET, all settings,including the clock setting, are reset.)

• The temperature of your camcorder isextremely high. Turn off your camcorderand leave it for a while in a cool place.

• The temperature of your camcorder isextremely low. Turn off the camcorderand take it to a warm place. Leave thecamcorder there for a while, then turn onthe camcorder.

Buttons do not work.

• During Easy Handycam operation, thefollowing buttons/functions are notavailable.

- ~(back light) button (p. 28)

- Playback zoom (p. 32)

- To turn on and off the LCD backlight(Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFOfor a few seconds) (p. 19)

The c..: (OPTION) button is notdisplayed.

• The OPTION MENU cannot be usedduring Easy Handycam operation.

The menu settings have changedautomatically.

• During Easy Handycam operation, nearlyall the menu items will be automatically setto the default settings.

• During Easy Handycam operation, somemenu items are fixed as follows.- [REC MODE]: [SP]- [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]

• The following menu items return to the

default settings when you set the POWERswitch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12hours.- [FOCUS]- [SPOT FOCUS]- [EXPOSURE]- [SPOT METER]- [SCENE SELECTION]- [WHITE BAL.]- [MICREF LEVEL]- [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]- [DROP SENSOR]- [COLOR SLOW SHTR]- [So NIGHTSHOT PLS]

Even if you press EASY, menu settingsdo not switch to their defaultsautomatically.

• During Easy Handycam operation,settings for the following menu itemsare maintained the ones before EasyHandycam operation.- [MOVIE MEDIA SET]- [PHOTO MEDIA SET]- [FILE NO.]- [VOLUME]- [TV TYPE]- [~DISPLAY]- [BEEP]- [filINDEX SET]- [CLOCK SET]- [AREA SET]- [SUMMERTIME]- [WIDE SELECT]- [_IMAGE SIZE]- [DEMO MODE]- [@LANGUAGE SET]- [FLASH MODE]*l

*1 DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E

Your camcorder gets warm.

• This is because the power has beenturned on for a long time. This is not amalfunction.

The supplied Remote Commander doesnot function (DCR-SRSSE/SR6SE/SR7SEISR8SE).

• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 67).

• Insert a battery into the battery holder withthe +/- polarities correctly matching the+/- marks (p. 100).

• Remove any obstructions between theRemote Commander and the remotesensor.

• Point the remote sensor away from stronglight sources such as direct sunlight oroverhead lighting. Otherwise, the RemoteCommander may not function properly.

Another DVD device malfunctionswhen you use the supplied RemoteCommander (DCR-SRSSE/SR6SE/SR7SEISR8SE).

• Select a commander mode other than DVD2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensorof your DVD device with black paper.

Batteries/Power sources

The power abruptly turns off.

• When approximately 5 minutes haveelapsed while you do not operate yourcamcorder, the camcorder is automaticallyturned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change thesetting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 67), or turnon the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.

• The power turns off automatically if thetime you set in [QUICK ON STBY] passesduring sleep mode. In this case, turn on thepower again.

• Charge the battery pack (p. 13).

The CHG (charge) lamp does notlight while the battery pack is beingcharged.

• Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)(p.13).

• Attach the battery pack to the camcordercorrectly (p. 13).

• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to

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the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.

• The battery charge is completed (p. 13).

• Set the camcorder onto the HandycamStation securely (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) (p. 13).

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes whilethe battery pack is being charged.

• Attach the battery pack to the camcordercorrectly (p. 13). If the problem persists,disconnect the AC Adaptor from the walloutlet (wall socket) and contact your Sonydealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

The remaining battery time indicatordoes not indicate the correct time.

• The temperature of the environment is toohigh or too low. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery pack has not been chargedenough. Fully charge the battery again. Ifthe problem persists, replace the batterypack with a new one (p. 13).

• The indicated time may not be correctdepending on the environment of use.

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 chargedenough. Fully charge the battery again. Ifthe problem persists, replace the batterypack with a new one (p. 13).

camcorder (or DISPLAY on the RemoteCommander) (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) (p. 19).

The buttons on the touch panel do notwork correctly or do not work at all.

• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])(p.93).

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You cannot operate functions using the"Memory Stick PRO Duo."

• If you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo"formatted on a computer, format it againon your camcorder (p. 52).

You cannot delete images stored on orformat the "Memory Stick PRO Duo."

• The maximum number of images that youcan delete on the index screen at one timeis 100.

• You cannot delete images that have writeprotection set by another device.

The data file name is not indicatedcorrectly or flashes.

• The file is damaged.• The file format is not supported by your

camcorder (p. 90). Use the supported fileformat.

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Menu items are grayed out.

• You cannot select grayed items in thecurrent recording/playback situation.

• There are some functions you cannotactivate simultaneously (p. 81).

The buttons do not appear on thetouch panel.

• Touch the LCD screen lightly.• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your

Refer also to "Memory Stick PRO Duo"(p.78).

Pressing STARTISTOP or PHOTO doesnot record images.

• The playback screen is displayed. Set yourcamcorder to recording standby (p. 26).

• The recording media is full. Deleteunnecessary images (p. 37).

• Total number of movies or still imagesexceeds the recordable capacity of the

media (p. 60, 89). Delete unnecessaryimages (p. 37).

• While [DROP SENSOR] (p. 67) isactivated, you cannot record images.

• The temperature ofyour camcorder isextremely high. Turn off your camcorderand leave it for a while in a cool place.

• You cannot record images in sleep mode.Cancel QUICK ON (p. 27).

• Your camcorder is recording the image youhave just shot onto the media. You cannotmake a new recording during this period.

• The temperature ofyour camcorder isextremely low. Turn off the camcorderand take it to a warm place. Leave thecamcorder there for a while, then turn onthe camcorder.

The ACCESS lamp remains lit evenwhen you stop recording.

• Your camcorder is recording the image youhave just shot on the media.

The recording angle looks different.• Recording angle may vary depending on

the condition of the camcorder. This is nota malfunction.

The actual recording time for movie isless than the expected approximaterecording time of the media.

• Depending on the recording conditions,the time available for recording may beshorter, for example when recording a fastmoving object, etc. (p. 57).

The recording stops.• The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely high. Turn off your camcorderand leave it for a while in a cool place.

• The temperature ofyour camcorder isextremely low. Turn off the camcorderand take it to a warm place. Leave thecamcorder there for a while, then turn onthe camcorder.

• Ifvibrations occur continuously, recordingmay stop.

There is a time difference between thepoint where you press START/STOPand the point that movie recordingstarts/stops.

• On your camcorder, there may be a slighttime difference between the point whereyou press START/STOP and the actualpoint that movie recording starts/stops.This is not a malfunction.

The auto focus does not function.• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 71).• The recording conditions are not suitable

for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually(p.71).

[STEADYSHOT] does not function.• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 58).• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to

compensate for excessive vibrations.

Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or greenappear on the screen.

• The spots appear when you are recordingwith [So NIGHTSHOT PLS] or [COLORSLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction.

The color of the image is not correctlydisplayed.

• Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF(p.28).

The screen image is bright, and thesubject does not appear on the screen.

• Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF(p.28).

The screen image is dark, and thesubject does not appear on the screen.

• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a fewseconds to turn on the backlight (p. 19).

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A vertical band appears whenrecording candlelight or electric lightin the dark.

• This occurs when the contrast between thesubject and the background is too high.This is not a malfunction.

A vertical white line may appear on animage taken in bright light.

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

Undesirable flicker occurs.

• This occurs when recording images under afluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercurylamp. This is not a malfunction.

Black bands appear when you record aTV screen or computer screen.

• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 58).

[So NIGHTSHOT PLS] cannot beoperated.

• Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.

[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operatecorrectly.

• [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operatecorrectly in total darkness. Use NightShotplus or [So NIGHTSHOT PLS].

You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].

• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:- The LCD panel is closed on your

camcorder with the LCD screen facingout.

- The power is supplied from the ACAdaptor.

Images cannot be played back.

• Set the media of the ima.ze you want toplay back, by touching ft (HOME) -+ "!:>(MANAGE MEDIA) -+ [MOVIE MEDIASET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 20).

Still images cannot be played back.

• Still images cannot be played back if youhave modified files or folders, or haveedited the data on a computer. (The filename flashes in that case.) This is not amalfunction (p. 91).

• Still images recorded by other devicesmay not be played back, or appeared inthe actual size. This is not a malfunction(p.91).

II rn II is indicated on an image in the[VISUAL INDEX] screen.

• Loading of the data may have failed. Itmay be indicated correctly when you turnoff the power and then turn it on again,or repeat removing and inserting the"Memory Stick PRO Duo" a couple oftimes.

• This may appear on still images recordedby other devices, edited on a computer, etc.

• The AC Adapter or the battery pack mayhave been removed from the camcorderwhile the ACCESS lamp was flashing justafter recording finished. As a result, theimage data may have been damaged and mmay appear.

II~II is indicated on an image in the[VISUAL INDEX] screen.

• Execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (p. 54). Ifitstill appears, delete the image marked with~ (p. 37).

No sound or only a quiet sound is heardduring playback.

• Turn up the volume (p. 30).

• Sound is not output when the LCD panel isclosed. Open the LCD panel.

• When you record sound with [MICREFLEVEL] (p. 75) set to [LOW], the recordedsound may be difficult to hear.

The aspect ratio of the playback isnot correct when connecting yourcamcorder to the TV.

• Set [TV TYPE] according to your TV(p.35).

Images cannot be played back orthe "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is notrecognized.

• The device may not support a "MemoryStick PRO Duo."

Editing i.gageso,nYo~rcamcorde'"

You cannot dub correctly using the ANconnecting cable.

• The A/V connecting cable is not connectedproperly. Make sure that the A/Vconnecting cable is connected to the properjack, Le. to the input jack of another devicefor dubbing an image from your camcorder(p.46).

Function$ that c:annot be usedsimultaneously'

The following list shows examples ofunworkable combinations of functions andmenu items.

•

NightShot plus, [SoNIGHTSHOT PLS],[COLOR SLOWSHTR],[OLDMOVIE], [TELEMACRO], [FADER]

NightShot plus, [SoNIGHTSHOT PLS]

[OLD MOVIE]

[SCENE SELECTION]

[SCENE SELECTION]

NightShot plus, [SoNIGHTSHOT PLS],

[So NIGHTSHOTPLS], [COLOR SLOWSHTR], [D.EFFECT],[FADER], [SCENESELECTION]

[FIREWORKS] in[SCENE SELECTION],[MANUAL] in[EXPOSURE], [SPOTMETER]

'Because of followiAg settingsCannotuse .

[SPOT METER]

[SPOT FOCUS]

[EXPOSURE]

[TELE MACRO]

[SCENESELECTION]

[WIDE SELECT]

Back light

[AUTOSLWSHUTTR]

• There are no images recorded.• Unable to edit because of the condition of

the image.

You cannot hear the sound.

• The audio will not be output when youconnect a device via the S VIDEO plugonly. Connect the white and red plugs ofthe A/V connecting cable, too (p. 34).

A still image cannot be captured froma movie.

• The media where you want to save stillimages is full.

Dubbing/Connecting to other devices

A movie cannot be divided.• A movie that is too short cannot be

divided.

• A movie protected on another devicecannot be divided.

Movies cannot be added in the Playlist.• The media is full, or the added movies

exceed 99. Erase unnecessary movies(p.45).

• You cannot add still images in the Playlist.

Unable to edit.

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Cannotuse

[WHITE BAL.]

[COLOR SLOWSHTR]

[So NIGHTSHOTPLS]

[FADER]

[D.EFFECT]

[OLD MOVIE]

[PICT.EFFECT]

Becauseoffol'owin9 setting$ .

NightShot plus, [SoNIGHTSHOT PLS]

NightShot plus,[So NIGHTSHOTPLS], [FADER],[D.EFFECT], [SCENESELECTION]

[FADER], [D.EFFECT]

[D.EFFECT], [SoNIGHTSHOT PLS],[COLOR SLOWSHTR], [CANDLE]/[FIREWORKS] in[SCENE SELECTION]

[So NIGHTSHOTPLS], [COLOR SLOWSHTR], [FADER]

[SCENE SELECTION],[PICT.EFFECT]

[OLD MOVIE]

Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis displaylWarningindicators

If indicators appear on the LCD screen,check the following.If the problem persists even after you havetried a couple of times, contact your Sonydealer or local authorized Sony servicefacility.

(:(or E:) 00:00 (Self-diagnosisdisplay)

(:04:00• The battery pack is not an "InfoLITHIUM"

battery pack (H series). Use an"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series)(p.91).

• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor tothe DC IN jack of the Handycam Station(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) oryour camcorder securely (p. 13).

(:13:00 1(:32:00• Remove the power source. Reconnect it

and operate your camcorder again.• Turn on your camcorder again.

E:20:00 I E:31 :00 I E:61 :00 IE:62:00 I E:91:00 I E:94:00• A malfunction that you cannot service has

occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or localauthorized Sony service facility. Informthem of the 5-digit code, which starts from((E.))

101-0001 (Warning indicatorpertaining to files)

Slow flashing• The file is damaged.• The file is unreadable.

~i3 (Warning on the hard disk of thecamcorder)*

Fast flashing• An error may have occurred with the hard

disk drive in your camcorder.

@ (Warning on the hard disk of thecamcorder)*

Fast flashing• The hard disk of the camcorder is fully

recorded.• An error may have occurred with the hard

disk drive in your camcorder.

~ (Battery level warning)

Slow flashing• The battery pack is nearly used up.• Depending on the operating environment

or battery conditions,~ may flash, evenif there are approximately 20 minutesremaining.

U~ (High temperature warning)

Slow flashing• The temperature of your camcorder is

getting higher. Turn off your camcorderand leave it for a while in a cool place.

Fast flashing*• The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely high. Turn off your camcorderand leave it for a while in a cool place.

ra:!] (Low temperature warning)*

Fast flashing• The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely low. Make the camcorder warm.

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~ (Warning indicator pertaining to"Memory Stick PRO Duo")

Slow flashing• Free space for recording images are

running out. For the type of "MemoryStick" you can use with your camcorder,see page 2.

• No "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is inserted(p.21).

Fast flashing• There are not enough free space for

recording images. Delete unnecessaryimages, or format the "Memory Stick PRODuo" after storing the images on othermedia (p. 36,37, 52).

• The Image Database File is damaged(p.54).

~ (Warning indicators pertaining to"Memory Stick PRO Duo" formatting)*

• The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is damaged.• The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not

formatted correctly (p. 52, 90).

UJ (Warning indicator pertaining toincompatible "Memory Stick Duo")*

• An incompatible "Memory Stick Duo" isinserted (p. 90).

l;:] 0-" (Warning indicator pertaining tothe write-protect of the "Memory StickPRO Duo")*

• Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"was restricted on another device.

i (Warning indicator pertaining to theflash)

Fast flashing• There is something wrong with the flash.

".." (Warning indicator pertaining tocamera-shake warning)

• The amount oflight is not sufficient, socamera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.

• The camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Hold the camcordersteady with both hands and record theimage. However, note that the camerashake warning indicator does notdisappear.

~ (Warning indicator pertaining todrop sensor)

• The drop sensor function (p. 67) isactivated, and has detected that thecamcorder has been dropped.Therefore, the camcorder is taking steps toprotect the hard disk.Recording/playback may be disabled as aresult.

• The drop sensor function does notguarantee the protection of the hard diskunder all possible situations. Use thecamcorder under stable conditions.

tI (Warning on recording still images)• Still images cannot be recorded during

processing. Wait for a while, then record.

.. You hear a melody when the warningindicators appear on the screen (p. 64).

,Desaiptionofwarning messages·

If messages appear on the screen, follow theinstructions.

• Media

~ HOD format error.• The hard disk of the camcorder is set

differently from the default format.Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 52)may enable you to use your camcorder.This will delete all data in the hard disk.

Data error.

• An error occurred during reading orwriting the hard disk of the camcorder.This may occur when constant shock isapplied to the camcorder.

The Image Database File is damaged.Do you want to create a new file?

• The image database file is damaged. Whenyou touch [YES], a new image databasefile is created. The old recorded images onthe media cannot be played back (Imagefiles are not damaged). Ifyou execute[REPAIR IMG.DB F.] after creating newinformation, playing back the old recordedimages may become possible. If it does notwork, copy the image using the suppliedsoftware.

Buffer overflow• You cannot record because the drop sensor

senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly.Ifyou may be at risk of dropping thecamcorder constantly, set [DROPSENSOR] to [OFF], and you may be able torecord the image again (p. 67).

Recovering data.• Your camcorder tries to recover data

automatically if the data writing was notperformed properly.

Cannot recover data.• Writing data onto the media of the

camcorder has failed. Attempts weremade to recover the data, but they wereunsuccessful.

5~ Reinsert the Memory Stick.• Reinsert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"

a few times. If even then the indicatorflashes, the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"could be damaged. Try with another"Memory Stick PRO Duo."

~SJ This Memory Stick is not formattedcorrectly.

• Check the format, then format the"Memory Stick PRO Duo" with yourcamcorder if necessary (p. 52).

Memory Stick folders are full.• You cannot create folders exceeding

999MSDCF. You cannot create or deletecreated folders using your camcorder.

• You will have to format the "Memory StickPRO Duo" (p. 52), or delete them usingyour computer.

This Memory Stick may not be able torecord or play movies.

• Use a "Memory Stick" recommended foryour camcorder.

This Memory Stick may not be able torecord or play images correctly.

• The function of the "Memory Stick PRODuo" has some trouble. Reinsert the"Memory Stick PRO Duo."

Do not eject the Memory Stick duringwriting.

• Reinsert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo,"and follow the instructions on the LCDscreen.

• PictBridge compliant printer

Not connected to PictBridgecompatible printer.

• Turn off the printer and then on again,then remove the USB cable (supplied) andreconnect it.

Cannot print. Check the printer.• Turn off the printer and then on again,

then remove the USB cable (supplied) andreconnect it.

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• Other

No further selection is possible.• You can select only 100 images at one time

for:

- dubbing movies

- copying still images

- deleting images

- printing still images

Data protected.• You tried to delete data protected on

another device. Release the protection ofthe data on the device used to protect thedata.

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad

Power supplyYou can use your camcorder in anycountry/region using the AC Adaptorsupplied with your camcorder within theAC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.

On TV color systemsYour camcorder is a PAL-system-basedcamcorder. Ifyou want to view theplayback image on a TV, it must be a PALsystem-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEOinput jack.

System Used iii

PAL

PAL-M

PAL-N

NTSC

SECAM

Australia, Austria, Belgium,China, Czech Republic,Denmark, Finland, Germany,Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, NewZealand, Norway, Poland,Portugal, Singapore, SlovakRepublic, Spain, Sweden,Switzerland, Thailand, UnitedKingdom, etc.

Brazil

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.

Bahama Islands, Bolivia,Canada, Central America,Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,the Philippines, the U.S.A.,Venezuela, etc.

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,etc.

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Setting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using yourcamcorder abroad. Touch A (HOME) --+ ill (SETTINGS) --+ [CLOCK/~LANG]--+

[AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 17).

World time difference

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Time-zone· " ,'" "

differences Area setting'\'~ .",;, ,, .

GMT Lisbon, London

+01:00 Berlin, Paris

+02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul

+03:00 Moscow, Nairobi

+03:30 Tehran

+04:00 Abu Dhabi, Baku

+04:30 Kabul

+05:00 Karachi, Islamabad

+05:30 Calcutta, New Delhi

+06:00 Almaty, Dhaka

+06:30 Rangoon

+07:00 Bangkok, Jakarta

+08:00 Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing

+09:00 Seoul, Tokyo

+09:30 Adelaide, Darwin

+10:00 Melbourne, Sydney

Time-zone ,.

differences. ' .' Area, setting , ,:" >'". \

+11:00 Solomon Is

+12:00 Fiji, Wellington

-12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein

-11:00 Samoa

-10:00 Hawaii

-09:00 Alaska

-08:00 Los Angeles, Tijuana

-07:00 Denver, Arizona

-06:00 Chicago, Mexico City

-05:00 New York, Bogota

-04:00 Santiago

-03:30 St.John's

-03:00 Brasilia, Montevideo

-02:00 Fernando de Noronha

-01:00 Azores, Cape Verde Is.

File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk andIIMemory Stick PRO Duo"The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still imagesor movies by connecting to a computer, see "PMB Guide," then use the supplied application.

MODELCFG.lND*

[AVF_INFO]E AVIN0001.INPAVIN0001.INTAVIN0001.BNPOTDISCBN.IND*

1

[MP_ROOT] -----'1- [101P~V01]r=M2U00001.MPG: M2U00002.MPG

M2U00003.MPG

[DCIM] -------,1 [101 M.SDCF] ----r= DSC00001.JPG: DSC00002.JPG

DSC00003.JPG

* Only for hard disk

rn Image management filesWhen you delete the files, you cannotrecord/play back the images correctly.The files are defaulted as hidden filesand not usually displayed.

[g] Movie files (MPEG2 files)The extension of the files is ".MPG".The maximum size is 2 GB. When thecapacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the filebecomes divided.The file numbers go up automatically.When the file number exceeds 9,999,another folder is created to record newmovie files.The folder name goes up: [101PNVO1]-+ [102PNVOl]

~ Still image files (JPEG files)The extension of the files is ".JPG". Thefile numbers go up automatically. Whenthe capacity of a file number exceeds9,999, another folder is created to storenew image files.The folder name goes up: [101 MSDCF]-+ [1 02MSDCF]

• By touching~ (HOME) --m(OTHERS) -[USB CONNECT)-- [BUSB CONNECT)/[LlUSB CONNECT], you can access the mediafrom the computer through USB connection.

• Do not modify the files or folders on thecamcorder through the computer without usingthe supplied computer application. The imagefiles may be destroyed or may not be playedback.

• Operation is not guaranteed, if you performthe above operation without using the suppliedcomputer application.

• Do not format the media of the camcorderusing the computer. The camcorder may notoperate correctly.

• Do not copy the files onto the media of thecamcorder from the computer. Operation is notguaranteed.

• When the folder number shows 999 and filenumber exceeds 9,999, recording may notbe possible. In this case, perform [MEDIAFORMAT] (p. 52).

For DCR-SR3SE/SR36E/SRSSE/SR7SE:• You cannot import data on the media of the

camcorder from the computer.

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Maintenance and precautions

Aboutthe"MemoI'YS~ick'~/

"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" 0*

"Memory Stick PRO Duo" 0

• On a "Memory Stick PRO Duo"

• The maximum memory capacity of a "MemoryStick PRO Duo" that can be used on yourcamcorder is 8 GB.

• On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor

• When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" witha "Memory Stick" compliant device, be sureto insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into aMemory Stick Duo adaptor.

• When inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo"into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make surethe "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is inserted facingin the correct direction, then insert it all theway in. Ifyou force the "Memory Stick PRODuo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor in thewrong direction or insert it incompletely, it maycause a malfunction.

• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptorwithout a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" attached.Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit.

• Be careful not to apply excessive force whenwriting on a memo area on a "Memory StickPRO Duo."

• Do not attach a label or the like on a "MemoryStick PRO Duo" or a Memory Stick Duoadaptor.

• When you carry or store a "Memory Stick PRODuo," put it in its case.

• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to comeinto contact with the terminals.

• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the"Memory Stick PRO Duo."

• Do not disassemble or modify the "MemoryStick PRO Duo."

• Do not let the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" getwet.

• Be careful to keep "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media out of the reach of small children. Thereis danger that a child might swallow it.

• Do not insert anything other than a "MemoryStick PRO Duo" into the Memory Stick Duoslot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• Do not use or keep the "Memory Stick PRODuo" in the following locations.

- Places subject to extremely high temperature,such as a car parked outside in the summer

- Places under direct sunlight

- Places with extremely high humidity orsubject to corrosive gases

.: .• Recordingf. Playback'

"Memory Stick Duo"(without MagicGate)

Types of "MemOry Strck"

• This product cannot record or play data thatuses "MagicGate" technology. "MagicGate" isa copyright protection technology that recordsand transfers the contents in an encryptedformat.

• This product is compatible with "Memory StickMicro" ("M2"). "M2" is the abbreviation for the"Memory Stick Micro."

• A "Memory Stick PRO Duo" formatted by acomputer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does nothave guaranteed compatibility with yourcamcorder.

• Data read/write speed may vary depending onthe combination of the "Memory Stick PRODuo" and "Memory Stick" compliant productyou use.

• Damaged or lost image data will not becompensated for, and may occur in thefollOWing cases:

- If you eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo,"turn the power off on your camcorder, orremove the battery pack for replacementwhile your camcorder is reading or writingimage files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"(while the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing)

- If you use the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" nearmagnets or magnetic fields

• It is recommended you make a back-up ofimportant data on the hard disk of a computer.

>I- This product does not support 8-bit paralleldata transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel datatransfer the same as with "Memory Stick PRODuo."

A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portableIe recording medium with a large datacapacity.We do not guarantee the operation ofall types of "Memory Stick" on yourcamcorder. (See the list below for moredetails.)

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Notes on using IIMemory Stick Micro"• To use a "Memory Stick Micro" with your

camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor.Insert the "Memory Stick Micro" into the Duosized M2 Adaptor, and then insert the adaptorinto the Memory Stick Duo slot. If you inserta "Memory Stick Micro" into your camcorderwithout using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, youmight not be able to remove it from yourcamcorder.

• Do not leave the "Memory Stick Micro"within the reach of small children. They mightaccidentally swallow it.

On image data compatibility• Image data files recorded on a "Memory Stick

PRO Duo" by your camcorder conform tothe "Design rule for Camera File system"universal standard established by the JEITA(Japan Electronics and Information TechnologyIndustries Association).

• On your camcorder, you cannot play backstill images recorded on other devices (DCRTRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do notconform to the universal standard. (Thesemodels are not sold in some regions.)

• If you cannot use a "Memory Stick PRODuo" that has been used with another device,format it with your camcorder (p. 52). Notethat formatting erases all information on the"Memory Stick PRO Duo."

• You may not be able to play back images withyour camcorder:- When playing back image data modified on

your computer- When playing back image data recorded with

other devices

. . .

About the "InfoLiTHIUM" battery pack

Your camcorder operates only with an"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series)."InfoLITHIUM" H series battery packshave the ("l)lnlbU1HlU! mmark.

What is an "lnfoLiTHIUM" battery pack?An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is alithium-ion battery pack that has functionsfor communicating information relatedto operating conditions between your

camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/charger.The "InfoLITHIUM" battery packcalculates the power consumptionaccording to the operating conditionsof your camcorder, and displays theremaining battery time in minutes.

To charge the battery pack• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you

start using your camcorder.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in anambient temperature of between 10°C to 30 °C(50 OF to 86 OF) until the CHG (charge) lampturns off. If you charge the battery pack outsideof this temperature range, you may not be ableto charge it efficiently.

• After charging is complete, disconnect the cablefrom the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station(DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) or yourcamcorder, then remove the battery pack.

To use the battery pack effectively• Battery pack performance decreases when the

surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 OF) orbelow, and the length of time you can use thebattery pack becomes shorter. In that case, doone of the following to use the battery pack fora longer time.- Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm

it up, and insert it in your camcorder rightbefore you start taking shots

- Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/FH 100 (optional)

• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequentplayback, fast forward or rewind operationwears out the battery pack faster.We recommend using a large capacity batterypack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional).

• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) when not recording or playing backon your camcorder. The battery pack is alsoconsumed when your camcorder is in recordingstandby or playback pause.

• Have spare battery packs ready for two orthree times the expected recording time, andmake trial recordings before making the actualrecording.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. Thebattery pack is not water resistant.

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About the remaining battery time indicator• When the power goes offeven though the

remaining battery time indicator indicates thatthe battery pack has enough power to operate,charge the battery pack fully again. Remainingbattery time will be indicated correctly. Note,however, that the battery indication will not berestored if it is used in high temperatures fora long time, or ifleft in a fully charged state,or when the battery pack is frequently used.Use the remaining battery time indication as arough guide only.

• The~ mark that indicates low battery flasheseven if there are still approximately 20 minutesof battery time remaining, depending on theoperating conditions or ambient temperature.

About storage of the battery pack• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,

fully charge the battery pack and use it up onyour camcorder once a year to maintain properfunction. To store the battery pack, remove itfrom your camcorder and put it in a dry, coolplace.

• To discharge the battery pack on yourcamcorder completely, touch ft (HOME) -+ill (SETTINGS) -+ [GENERAL SET] -+[A.sHUT OFF] -+ [NEVER] and leave yourcamcorder in recording standby until the powergoes off (p. 67).

About battery life• Battery capacity decreases over time and

through repeated use. If decreased usage timebetween charges becomes significant, it isprobably time to replace it with a new one.

• Each battery's life is governed by storage,operating and environmental conditions.

.About handling ,ofyour camcorder .

On use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and

accessories in the following locations:

- Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.Never leave them exposed to temperaturesabove 60°C (140 OF), such as under directsunlight, near heaters or in a car parked inthe sun. They may malfunction or becomedeformed.

- Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical

vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.

- Near strong radio waves or radiation.The camcorder may not be able to recordproperly.

- Near AM receivers and video equipment.Noise may occur.

- On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Ifsand or dust gets in your camcorder, it maymalfunction. Sometimes this malfunctioncannot be repaired.

- Near windows or outdoors, where the LCDscreen or the lens may be exposed to directsunlight. This damages the LCD screen.

• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 VI7.2 V(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessoriesrecommended in these operating instructions.

• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,from rain or sea water. Ifyour camcordergets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes thismalfunction cannot be repaired.

• If any solid object or liquid gets inside thecasing, unplug your camcorder and have itchecked by a Sony dealer before operating it anyfurther.

• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,modifying, physical shock, or impact suchas hammering, dropping or stepping on theproduct. Be particularly careful of the lens.

• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)when you are not using your camcorder.

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, forexample, and operate it. Doing so might causeheat to build up inside.

• When disconnecting the power cord (mainslead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.

• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)such as by placing anything heavy on it.

• Keep metal contacts clean.

• Keep the Remote Commander and button-typebattery out of children's reach. If the batteryis accidentally swallowed, consult a doctorimmediately (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E).

• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:

- Consult your local authorized Sony servicefacility.

- Wash off any liquid that may have contactedyour skin.

- If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash withplenty of water and consult a doctor.

• When not using your camcorder fora long time

• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as byplaying back or recording images for about 3minutes.

• Use up the battery pack completely beforestoring it.

Moisture (ondensationIf your camcorder is brought directly froma cold place to a warm place, moisture maycondense inside your camcorder. This maycause a malfunction to your camcorder.

• If moisture condensation hasoccurred

Leave your camcorder for about 1 hourwithout turning it on.

• Note on moisture condensationMoisture may condense when you bringyour camcorder from a cold place into awarm place (or vice versa) or when youuse your camcorder in a humid place asfollows:• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into

a place warmed up by a heating device.• You bring your camcorder from an air

conditioned car or room into a hot placeoutside.

• You use your camcorder after a squall or ashower.

• You use your camcorder in a hot and humidplace.

• How to prevent moisturecondensation

When you bring your camcorder froma cold place into a warm place, put yourcamcorder in a plastic bag and seal ittightly. Remove the bag when the airtemperature inside the plastic bag hasreached the surrounding temperature (afterabout 1 hour).

LCD s(reen• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD

screen, as it may cause damage.• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a

residual image may appear on the LCD screen.

This is not a malfunction.

• While using your camcorder, the back ofthe LCD screen may heat up. This is not amalfunction.

• To clean the LCD screenIf fingerprints or dust make the LCD screendirty, it is recommended you use a softcloth to clean it. When you use the LCDCleaning Kit (optional), do not apply thecleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.Use cleaning paper moistened with theliquid.

• On adjustment of the touch panel(CALIBRATION)

The buttons on the touch panel may notwork correctly. If this happens, follow theprocedure below. It is recommended thatyou connect your camcorder to the walloutlet (wall socket) using the supplied ACAdaptor during the operation.CD Turn on your camcorder, then press A

(HOME).

® Touch III (SETTINGS) -- [GENERAL SET]-- [CALIBRATION].

x

® Touch "x" displayed on the screen with thecorner of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" orthe like 3 times. The position of "X" changes.Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.

If you did not press the right spot, try thecalibration again.

" Notes• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for

calibration. Doing so may damage the LCDscreen.

• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it isrotated, or closed with the screen facing out.

On handling the (asing• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body

with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,

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and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

• Avoid the following to avoid damage to thefinish:

- Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticideand sunscreen

- Handling the camcorder with abovesubstances on your hands

- Leaving the casing in contact with rubber orvinyl objects for a long period of time

About care and storage of the lens• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft

cloth in the following instances:- When there are fingerprints on the lens

surface.- In hot or humid locations

- When the lens is exposed to salty air such asat the seaside.

• Store in a well-ventilated location subject tolittle dirt or dust.

• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens asdescribed above. It is recommended that youoperate your camcorder about once a month tokeep it in optimum state for a long time.

On charging the pre-installed rechargeablebatteryYour camcorder has a pre-installedrechargeable battery to retain the date,time, and other settings even when thePOWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). Thepre-installed rechargeable battery is alwayscharged while your camcorder is connectedto the wall outlet (wall socket) via theAC Adaptor or while the battery pack isattached. The rechargeable battery will befully discharged in about 3 months ifyoudo not use your camcorder at all. Use yourcamcorder after charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery.However, even if the pre-installedrechargeable battery is not charged, thecamcorder operation will not be affected aslong as you are not recording the date.

• ProceduresConnect your camcorder to a wall outlet(wall socket) using the supplied ACAdaptor, and leave it with the POWERswitch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24hours.

On trademarks• "Handycam" and t-IIV'"1cyc1VTl are

registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• "Memory Stick," "..~".," "Memory Stick Duo,""MEMORY STICK Duo," "Memory Stick PRODuo," "MEMORY STICK PRO Duo," "MemoryStick PRO-HG Duo," "MEMORY5TICKPRO-HIiOuo""Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate,""MAGICGATE," "MagicGate MemoryStick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" aretrademarks or registered trademarks of SonyCorporation.

• "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of SonyCorporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,Windows Vista, and DirectX are eitherregistered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United Statesand/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are registeredtrademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and othercountries.

• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarksor registered trademarks ofIntel Corporationor its subsidiaries in the United States and othercountries.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobatare either registered trademarks or trademarksof Adobe Systems Incorporated in the UnitedStates and/or other countries.

All other product names mentioned herein maybe the trademarks or registered trademarks oftheir respective companies. Furthermore, ™

and "@" are not mentioned in each case in thisHandbook.

Notes on the LicenseANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHERTHAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANYMANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THEMPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEOINFORMAnON FOR PACKAGED MEDIAIS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT ALICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS INTHE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICHLICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA,L.L.c., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,DENVER, COLORADO 80206.

"C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and "libjpeg"software are provided in your camcorder. Weprovide this software based on license agreementswith their owners of copyright. Based on requestsby the owners of copyright of these softwareapplications, we have an obligation to informyou of the following. Please read the followingsections.

Read "licensel.pdf' in the "License" folder onthe CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)of"C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and "libjpeg"software.

On GNU GPULGPL applied softwareThe software that is eligible for the followingGNU General Public License (hereinafter referredto as "GPL") or GNU Lesser General PublicLicense (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL") areincluded in the camcorder.

This informs you that you have a right to haveaccess to, modify, and redistribute source codefor these software programs under the conditionsof the supplied GPL/LGPL.Source code is provided on the web. Usethe follOWing URL to download it. Whendownloading the source code, select DCRDVD810 as the model for your camcorder.http://www.sony.net/products/Linux/

We would prefer you do not contact us about thecontents of source code.Read "license2.pdf' in the "License" folder on theCD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of"GPL," and "LGPL" software.

To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. Ifit is not installed on your computer, you candownload it from the Adobe Systems web page:http://www.adobe.com/

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Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

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rn Power zoom lever (27, 32)

~ PHOTO button (22,25)

~ QUICK ON button (27)

@] CHG (charge) lamp (13)

lID 1:1 (Movie)/O (Still) mode lamps (25)

[§] START/STOP button (22)

[I] Battery pack (13)

[ID DC IN jack (13)

[ID ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (25)

1m A/V Remote Connector (34, 46)

[1] '1' (USB) jack (49)DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR55E/SR75E:output only

I12l POWER switch (17)

~ Grip belt (19)

!HI Hooks for a shoulder beltAttach a shoulder belt (optional).

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1 1---------..

2.-------..

rn LCD screen/touch panel (19)

[2J~ (HOME) button (10, 55)

~ Zoom buttons (27, 32)

@] START/STOP button (22, 25)

lID SpeakerFor how to adjust the volume, see page30.

[§] RESET buttonInitializes all the settings, including thesetting of the date and time.

[l] ~(back light) button (28)

lID DISP/BATT INFO button (14,19)

lID NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (28)

[Q] ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick PRODuo") (21)

[1] @ (DISC BURN) button (36)

~ IE (VIEW IMAGES) button (23, 29)

[j]] EASY button (22)

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98

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rn Memory Stick Duo slot (21)

[2] Remote sensor (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)/Infrared portPoint the Remote Commander (100)towards the remote sensor to operateyour camcorder.

~ Active Interface Shoe d=r.c.SIloe (DCRSR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)The Active Interface Shoe suppliespower to optional accessories such asa video light, a flash, or a microphone.The accessory can be turned on or offas you operate the POWER switch onyour camcorder. Refer to the operatinginstructions supplied with youraccessory for details.The Active Interface Shoe has a safetydevice for fixing the installed accessorysecurely. To connect an accessory,press down and push it to the end, andthen tighten the screw. To remove anaccessory, loosen the screw, and thenpress down and pull out the accessory.• When you are recording movies with an

external flash (optional) connected to theaccessory shoe, turn off the power of theexternal flash to prevent charging noisebeing recorded.

• When an external microphone (optional)is connected, it takes precedence over the

You can open/close the shoe cover bythe tab with your finger.

built-in microphone.

@] Built-in microphone

[§] Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (3)

[§] LENS COVER switch (l9)

[j] Tripod receptacleAttach the tripod (optional: the lengthof the screw must be less than 5.5 mm(7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle usinga tripod screw.

[g] BATT (battery) release lever (l4)

For DCR·SRSSElSR6SElSR7SElSR8SE:Handycam Station:

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[j] -@ (DISC BURN) button (36)

[g] Interface connector

~ 'f (USB) jack (49)DCR-SR55E/SR75E: output only

@] A/V OUT jack (34, 46)

[ID DC IN jack (13)

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Remote Commander(DCR-SRSSElSR6SElSR7SElSR8SE)

When you press any button on the[VISUAL INDEX] screen or Playlist,the orange frame appears on the LCDscreen. Select a desired button or anitem with ..... / ~ / ... / T, then pressENTER to enter.

To change the battery of the RemoteCommanderCD While pressing on the tab, inset your

fingernail into the slit to pull out the batterycase.

® Place a new battery with the + side facing up.

® Insert the battery case back into the RemoteCommander until it clicks.

• When the lithium battery becomes weak, theoperating distance of the Remote Commander

WARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated. Donot recharge, disassemble or dispose ofin fire.

• Point the Remote Commander towards theremote sensor to operate your camcorder(p.98).

• When no commands have been sent from theRemote Commander in a certain period, theorange frame disappears. When you press anyof .... / ~ / • / ., or ENTER again, the frameappears at the position where it was displayedlast.

• You cannot select some buttons on the LCDscreen using .... / ~ / • / •.

" Notes• Remove the insulation sheet before using the

Remote Commander.

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[I] DATA CODE button (62)Displays the date and time or camerasetting data of the recorded imageswhen you press this during playback.

[2] PHOTO button (22, 25)The on-screen image when you pressthis button will be recorded as a stillimage.

~ SCAN/SLOW buttons (23, 30)

@]~~ (Previous/Next) buttons (24,30)

lID PLAY button (23, 30)

[§J STOP button (23, 30)

[lJ DISPLAY button (14)

[ID Transmitter

[ID START/STOP button (22, 25)

11m Power zoom buttons (27, 32)

[jJ PAUSE button (23, 30)

[2J VISUAL INDEX button (23, 29)Displays the [VISUAL INDEX] screenwhen you press this during playback.

~ ..... / ~ / ... / T / ENTER buttons100

may shorten, or the Remote Commander maynot function properly. In this case, replace thebattery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.Use of another battery may present a risk of fireor explosion.

101

Indicators displayed during recording/playback

102

Recording movies

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Recording still images

Viewing movies

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Viewing still images

[I] HOME button (9, 55)

[2J Remaining battery (approx.) (14)

~ Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or[REC] (recording))

@] Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (57)

[ID The recording/playback media (20)

[ID Counter (hour/minute/second)

[1] Remaining recordable times

[ID OPTION button (69)

lID VIEW IMAGES button (23, 29)

!1Q] Face Index set (59)

IITJ Image size (60)

1121 Approximate number of recordable stillimages/Recording media

Ml Return button

!HI Playback mode

MI Currently playing movie number/Number of total recorded movies

11§1 Previous/Next button (23, 29)

[11] Video operation buttons (23, 29)

~ Data file name

~ Currently playing still image number/Number of total recorded still images

I2QI Playback folderDisplays only when the recordingmedia of still images is a "Memory StickPRO Duo."

I2j] Slide show button (33)

~ VISUAL INDEX button (23, 29)

Indicators when you made changes

Backlight (25)

Picture effect (75)

SteadyShot off (58)

Digital effect (75)

White balance (73)

Manual focus (71)

SCENE SELECTION(72)

Warning (83)

PictBridge connecting(49)

Meaning

Color Slow Shutter (74)

Super NightShot plus(74)

Meaning

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Flash/REDEYE REDUC(61)

MICREF LEVEL low(75)

Self-timer recording (75)

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Upper left

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BLT-IN ZOOM MIC(75)

- "+EXPOSURE (72)1SPOT METER (72)

TELE MACRO (71)

Face Index (31)

Upper right

Indicator.WHITE BLACKFADER FADER

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Fader (74)

LCD backlight off (19)

Drop sensor off (67)

Drop sensor activated(67)

The media selected forstill images (20)

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• Indicators and their positions are approximateand differ from what you actually see.

Data code during recording

The recording date and time is recordedautomatically on the media. They are notdisplayed while recording. However, youcan check them as [DATA CODE] duringplayback (p. 62).

Indicator Meaning

[l']M rvaAt:01MCi0M _IMAGE SIZE (60)

Slide show set (33)

NightShot plus (28)

103

104

Glossary

• FragmentationThe condition of a media in which files aredivided into pieces scattered around the media.You may not save your images correctly. Youcan solve the condition by performing [MEDIAFORMAT] (p. 52).

• JPEGJPEG stands for Joint Photographic ExpertsGroup, a still image data compression (datacapacity reduction) standard. Your camcorderrecords still images in JPEG format.

• MPEGMPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,the group of standards for the coding (imagecompression) ofvideo (movie) and audio.There are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Yourcamcorder records movies with SD (standarddefinition) image quality in MPEG2 format.

• ThumbnailReduced-size images which enable you toview many images at the same time. [VISUALINDEX], [LIII INDEX] and [iii INDEX] use athumbnail display system.

• VBRVBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the recordingformat for automatically controlling the bit rate(the volume of recording data in a given timesegment) according to the scene being recorded.For fast-moving video, a lot of hard disk space isused to produce a clear image, so the recordingtime to the media shortens.

Index

Numeric12IMAGES 63

16:9 35

16:9 WIDE 58

21-pinadaptor 35

4:3 35,58

6IMAGES 63

AA.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off).................................................. 67

A/V connecting cable...................................... 12,34,46

AN OUT jack 34, 46

A/V Remote Connector............................................ 34,46

AC Adaptor 13

ADD 44

ADD by date 44

Adjusting exposure for backlight. 28

AREA SET 66

AUTO SLW SHUTTR(Auto Slow Shutter) 58

BB&W 75

Back light 28

Back up See Save

Battery 13,14

Battery Info 14

BEACH 73

BEEP 64

BLACK FADER 74

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC 75

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CALIBRATION 93

CAMERA DATA 62

CANDLE 72

Charging the battery 13

Charging time 15

CLOCK/LANG 66

CLOCK SET 17

COLOR SLOW SHTR(Color Slow Shutter) 74

Connection

Other devices 46

Printer 49

TV 34

COPIES 50

Copyright.. 3, 95

oD.EFFECT (Digital effect) .... 75

DATA CODE 62,103

DATE/TIME 50,62

Date Index 32

DC IN jack. 13

DC plug 13

DELETE

By date 38

Movies 37

Still images 38

DELETE ALL 38

DEMO MODE 67

DIGITAL ZOOM 58

DISPLAY 63

Display indicators 102

DISP OUTPUT 65

DIVIDE 43

DROP SENSOR 67

Dubbing 46

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 46

EEasy Handycam 22

EDIT 43

Editing 37

On the camcorder 43

EMPTY 53

ERASE 45

ERASE ALL. 45

EXPOSURE 72

Extension 89

FFace Index 31

Face Index set... 59

FADER 74

File 89

FILE NO. (File number) 61

Film Roll Index 31

FIREWORKS 72

FLASH LEVEL 61

FLASH MODE 61

FOCUS 71

Folder 89

FORMAT

Hard disk 52

"Memory Stick PRO Duo".......................................... 52

Fragmentation 104

GGENERAL SET 67

Grip belt 19

GUIDEFRAME 58

HHandycam Station 13, 99

HELP 10

Holding the camcorder 25

HOME MENU 9,55

CLOCK/LANG 66

GENERAL SET 67

MOVIE SETTINGS 57

OUTPUT SETTINGS 65

PHOTO SETTINGS 60

SETTINGS category 55

SOUND/DISP SET.. 64

VIEW IMAGES SET 62105

106

HQ 57

Icon See Display indicators

Image management files 89

IMAGE SIZE 60

Indicators 103

INDOOR 73

"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.................................................. 91

Insulation sheet... 100

JJPEG 89,104

LLANDSCAPE 72

LANGUAGE SET 18,66

LCD backlight... 19

LCDBLLEVEL(LCD backlight level) 64, 80

LCD BRIGHT 64

LCD COLOR. 64

LCD PANEL 65

LCD panel.............................. 19

LCD screen 19

LENS COVER 19

LP 57

MMaintenance 90

MANAGE MEDIA category.................................................. 51

Media 20

MEDIA INFO 51

Media setting 20

"Memory Stick" 2, 90

"Memory Stick Duo" 90

Memory Stick Duo adaptor.................................................. 90

"Memory Stick PRO Duo"21 90............................................ )

Number of recordableimage 60

"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo".................................................. 90

MICREF LEVEL 75

Mirror mode 28

Moisture condensation 93

MOVE 45

Movie 22, 26

Dubbing movies 41

Recording mode 57

MOVIE DUB 41

MOVIE SETTINGS 57

MPEG I04

MPEG2 89

NNightShot 28

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 57

NightShot plus 28

Number of recordable images.................................................. 60

oOLD MOVIE 75

ONE PUSH 73

OPTION MENU 69

Original 44

OTHERS category 37

OUTDOOR 73

OUTPUT SETTINGS 65

PPAL 87

PASTEL 75

PB zoom 32

PHOTO CAPTURE 40

PHOTO COpy 42

PHOTO SETTINGS 60

PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect).................................................. 75

PictBridge 49

Playback 23, 29

Playback time 15

Playing the image on a TV 34

Playlist 44

Creating 44

ERASE 45

ERASE ALL. 45

MOVE 45

Playback 44

PLAYLIST EDIT 44

PORTRAIT 73

Power cord (Mains lead) 13

Pre- installed rechargeablebattery 94

Print. 49

Printer 49

QQUICK ON 27

QUICK ON STBY 67

RRECMODE 57

Recording 22, 25

Recording time 15

REDEYE REDUC. 61

Remaining

Battery 14

Hard disk 51

"Memory Stick PRO Duo".......................................... 51

REMAINING SET (movie).................................................. 59

Remote Commander 100

REMOTECTRL(Remote control) 67

Repairing the image databasefile 54

RESET button 97

sS. NIGHTSHOT PLS(Super NightShot plus) 74

Save 36

SCENE SELECTION 72

Self-diagnosis display 83

SELF-TIMER 75

SEPIA 75

SERIES 61

SETTINGS category 55

SIZE 50

Slide show 33

SLIDE SHOW SET 33

SNOW 73

SOUND/DISP SET.. 64

SP 57

SPORTS 73

SPOT FOCUS 71

SPOTLIGHT 73

SPOT METER(Flexible spot meter) 72

STEADYSHOT 58

Still image 22, 26, 60

Copying still images 42

Still image files 89

SUMMERTIME 66

SUNRISE&SUNSET 72

Supplied items 12

S VIDEO cable 34,46

S VIDEO jack 34

TTELE MACRO 71

Telephoto 27

Thumbnail 104

Trademark 95

Tripod 99

TV 34

TV color system 87

TV TYPE 35, 65

TWILIGHT 72

uUSB cable 12,47,49

USB CONNECT 89

USB jack. 96, 99

USB SELECT 47

Using abroad 87

vV-OUT/PANEL 65

VBR 104

VCR or DVD/HDD recorders.................................................. 46

VIEW IMAGES SET 62

VISUAL INDEX 23,29

VOLUME 30,64

Volume adjustment... 30

wWall outlet (Wall socket) 13

Warning indicators 83

Warning messages 84

WHITE BAL. (White balance).................................................. 73

WHITE FADER 74

Wide angle 27

WIDE SELECT 58

World time difference 88

zZOOM 27

ZOOM LINK 63

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Batteries

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Batteries/Chargers

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DCR-SR45/ NP-FH50 Up to 115 min.•

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Travel ChargerBC-TRP $59.99

About the size of 0 mobile phone. this compocf chargerwith retractable plug makes a great traveling companion.Universal voltage: AC 1OG-240V (50/60 Hz). Compatiblewith NP-FP50171/90 and NP-FH50170/l 00.

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Chargers

AC Adaptor/ChargerAC-VQH10 $129.99

Compatible with all H Series and P Series batteries, thissuper-quick" adaptor/charger will refuel your batteriesmuch faster than in-eamera charging. Two-battery capacity.Compatible with NP-FP50/71/90 and NP-FH50170/l 00.

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SPK-HCD $249.99

Water-resistant housing lets youcapture beautitul underwaterscenery to a depth at 17 feet.Includes built-in microphone andexternal controls for power. zoom.record. and photo capture.

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Soft Holster Carrying CaseLC5-SRC $49.99

This versatile case provides qUick access to your camcorder'shand strop even when closed. Features on updated webbinginterface design for attaching the included spore battery pouchor other cases. Comes with a shoulder strop and belt loop.

Cases

Carrying CaseLC5-HAB $49.99

Stylish protection. This handsome case keepsyour Sony Handycam camcorder at theready with supplied shoulder strop. Includes asmall detachable battery pouch and webbingto attach other accessories.

Soft Carrying CaseLCS-BBA $34.99

This smarf soft-sided case is small enough to slipeasily into a larger accessory bog to serve asadded protection for your Handycam camcorder.

Soft Carrying CaseLCS-X20 $29.99

This stylish soft-sided case keeps your Sony"Handycam' camcorder safe plus featuresa handy external strap for attaching anaccessory pouch or other small items.

Soft Carrying CaseLCS-X30 $39.99

The perfect bag for stowing your SonyHandycam camcorder and all your extragear. Ofters a roomy interior. easy-access sidepockets. large outside pocket. external strapfor attaching accessory pouches and more.plus a colored interior to help you locateitems more easily.

Modular Carrying CaseLCS-MXlOO $49.99

This perfectly ftexible case makes it easy to carry both camcorderand still camera. The roomy Core Case has an adjustable parfitionand colored interior. making it easy to find items and a paddedshoulder strap. Smaller Sub Case attaches easily to bring alongstill camera or accessories.

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Regular wide- VeL-EO? Aangle lens

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VCL-HG1730A (30 mm) $199.99

This 1.7X telephoto lens makes it easy to getright in close to the action. Built to last with itshigh-grade glass and durable aluminum body.

VCL-HA20 $109.99

Get visually twice as close to your video subjects with thisversatile 2.0X tele conversion lens. Includes adaptors for25 mm, 30 mm and 37 mm lenses.

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VF-30CPKX S (30 mm) $69.99

Suppress annoying reflections bouncing off glass orwater with the 30 mm Sony Circular Polarizing Filter.Kit also comes with a Multi-eoat Lens Protector plushard carrying case.

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Help correct exira-bright lighting conditions that can washout much ot the contrast and detail from your outdoor videos.Includes 30 mm filter. lens protector and carrying case.

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Overcome less-than-perfect lighting conditions with Sony's professional-quality lens filters. And to brighten dim or shadowyscenes plus add crispness to your shots-both night and day-pullout one of Sony's video lights.

lights

HVL-HLl $39.99

Powered directly from and controlled by yourHandycam camcorder through its unique ActiveInterface Shoe, this intelligent 3W video light turnsitself on automatically whenever it senses there'sinsufficient light. Compatible only with DCR-SR65/SR85/SR220/SR220D,

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Really shed some extra light on the situationwith this high-power lOW video light. Poweredby its own Ni-MH battery (sold separately) so itwon't drain your camcorder's main battery.

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Allows you to capture nature scenes and other shotsin total dorkness tram more than 65 feel' away. II alsodoubles as a 3W video light to brighten up low-lightvideo shoots. Powered by your camcorder's mainbattery. Compatible only with DCR-SR65/SR85/SR220/SR220D.

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High-Fidelity Stereo MicrophoneECM-HSTl S99.99

Brings high-quality stereo sound to your videos. Choosefrom twa audio coverage seHings: 90 degrees forrecording a Single speaker. or 120 degrees for groupconversations. Compatible only with OCIl·SIl65/SIl85/SIl220/SIl2200.

Bluetooth Wireless MicrophoneECM-HW1 S199.99

Capture and record high-quality sound from up to 30 meters'(98.4 leet) away with the Bluetooth Wireless Microphone. Featuresthe latest in Bluetooth wireless technology for added security andclarity. Includes armband, neck strap and microphone clip for avariety 01 applications, Compatible only with OCIl·51l65/SIl85/51l220/SIl2200.

Zoom MicrophoneECM-HGZl S69.99

Ilecard faraway conversations, stage performances,and mare wilh the versatile Sony Zoom Microphone,Its -zoom' made lets you zero in on distant sounds,while the 'gun- mode picks up sudden, sharp noisescoming from whatever you're filming. Compatibleonly with OCIl-SR65/SR85/SIl220/5R2200,

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VRD-MC5 $229.99

Transter home video and digital photos to DVD quickly and easily-without a PC. Drrectlyconnects with virtually any camcorder. VCR. or Digital Video Recorder for easy videotransfers to DVD. One touch synchronized recording with Sony Handycam camcorders.Insert virtually any memory cord to record digital photos to DVD-os a DVD slrdeshow orfor photo storage. 2.5' wide" color LCD screen for phofo/video preview.

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LCH-MA $19.99

Organize and protect up to 8 Memory Stick Duomedia and 8 full-sized Memory Stick media in thissleek and durable all-aluminum case.

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SONY:IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDSFor your protection, please read these safetyinstructions completely before operating theappliance, and keep this manual for futurereference.Carefully observe all warnings, precautionsand instructions on the appliance, or the onedescribed in the operating instructions andadhere to them.

• Power SourcesThis set should be operated only from the typeof power source indicated on the marking label.Ifyou are not sure of the type of electrical powersupplied to your home, consult your dealer or localpower company. For those sets designed to operatefrom battery power, or other sources, refer to theoperating instructions.

• PolarizationThis set may be equipped with a polarized ac powercord plug (a plug having one blade wider than theother).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only oneway. This is a safety feature. Ifyou are unable toinsert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contactyour electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedplug by forcing it in.

• OverloadingDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords orconvenience receptacles beyond their capacity,since this can result in fire or electric shock.

• Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kind into the set throughopenings as they may touch dangerous voltagepoints or short out parts that could result in a fireor electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onthe set.

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• AttachmentsDo not use attachments not recommended by themanufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

.CleaningUnplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaningor polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners oraerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened withwater for cleaning the exterior of the set.

• Water and MoistureDo not use power-line operated sets near water- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchensink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near aswimming pool, etc.

• Power-Cord ProtectionRoute the power cord so that it is not likely to bewalked on or pinched by items placed upon oragainst them, paying particular attention to theplugs, receptacles, and the point where the cordexits from the appliance.

• AccessoriesDo not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall,causing serious injury to a child or an adult, andserious damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table recommended by themanufacturer.

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.VentilationThe slots and openings in the cabinet are providedfor necessary ventilation. To ensure reliableoperation of the set, and to protect it fromoverheating, these slots and openings must neverbe blocked or covered.

- Never cover the slots and openings with a clothor other materials.

- Never block the slots and openings by placingthe set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similarsurface.

- Never place the set in a confined space, such asa bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless properventilation is provided.

- Do not place the set near or over a radiator orheat register, or where it is exposed to directsunlight.

.LightningFor added protection for this set during a lightningstorm, or when it is left unattended and unused forlong periods of time, unplug it from the wall outletand disconnect the antenna or cable system. Thiswill prevent damage to the set due to lightning andpower-line surges.

• Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug the set from the wall outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under thefollowing conditions:- When the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

- If liquid has been spilled or objects have falleninto the set.

- If the set has been exposed to rain or water.

- If the set has been subject to excessive shock bybeing dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

- If the set does not operate normally whenfollowing the operating instructions. Adjust onlythose controls that are specified in the operatinginstructions. Improper adjustment of othercontrols may result in damage and will oftenrequire extensive work by a qualified technicianto restore the set to normal operation.

- When the set exhibits a distinct change inperformance - this indicates a need for service.

• ServicingDo not attempt to service the set yourself asopening or removing covers may expose you todangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Replacement partsWhen replacement parts are required, be surethe service technician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer that have the samecharacteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,electric shock, or other hazards.

• Safety CheckUpon completion of any service or repairs to theset, ask the service technician to perform routinesafety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)to determine that the set is in safe operatingcondition.

LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only)

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Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periodsand as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new orrefurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or refurbished product. For purposes ofthis Limited Warranty,"refurbished" means a product or part that has been returned to its original specifications. In the event of a defect,these are your exclusive remedies.

Labor: For a period of ninety days from the original date of purchase of the product (" Labor Warranty"), Sony will, atits option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product, product determined to be defective. If Sony elects toreplace the product after this Labor Warranty has expired but while the Parts Warranty below is still in effect, it will doso for the applicable labor charge.

Parts: For a period of one yearfrom the original date of purchase of product ("Parts Warranty"), Sony will supply newor refurbished replacement parts in exchange for parts determined to be defective.

This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product. It does not cover technicalassistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained inthe Product; any such software is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software LimitedWarranty. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for your rights and obligationswith respect to the software.

Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its original packagingor packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the Sony authorized service facility specified. It is yourresponsibility to backup any data, software or other materials you may have stored or preserved on your unit. It islikely that such data, software, or other materials will be lost or reformatted during service and Sony will not beresponsible for any such damage or loss. A dated purchase receipt is required. For specific instructions on how toobtain warranty service for your product,

Visit Sony's Web Site:www.sony.com/support

Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center1-800-222-S0NY (7669)

For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call:

1-800-488-S0NY (7669)

Repair I Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replacementproduct for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. Anyparts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of Sony.

This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinaryuse; it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to acts of God, misuse,limitations oftechnology, or modification of orto any part ofthe Sony product. This Limited Warranty does not coverSony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warrantyis invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product. This Limited Warrantyis valid only in the United States.

LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESFOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.

DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPTTO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED INDURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations onhow long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This LimitedWarranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

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