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Sony Handycam DCR-SR35E Handbook

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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Handycam Handbook
DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/
SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E
2008 Sony Corporation
3-286-671-11(1)
Enjoying your
camcorder
Getting Started
Recording/Playback 22
Editing
Utilizing recording
media
Customizing your
camcorder
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
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  • Page 1 Digital Video Camera Recorder Handycam Handbook DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/ SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E 2008 Sony Corporation  3-286-671-11(1) Enjoying your camcorder Getting Started Recording/Playback 22 Editing Utilizing recording media Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference...

  • Page 2: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder

    Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Notes on use In “Handycam Handbook” (this Handbook) The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer also to “Operating Guide” (the separate volume). Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on the computer Refer to “PMB Guide”...
  • Page 3 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

  • Page 4: Notes On Using The Hard Disk Drive Handycam

    Save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost,  save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your computer (p.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Read this before operating your camcorder ...2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam ...4 Subject examples and solutions ...7 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow ...8 “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus ...9 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...
  • Page 6 PHOTO SETTINGS ... 60 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET ... 62 (Items to customize the display) SOUND/DISP SET ... 64 (Items to adjust sound and the screen) OUTPUT SETTINGS ... 65 (Items for when connecting other devices) CLOCK/ LANG ...

  • Page 7: Subject Examples And Solutions

    Checking your golf swing  SPORTS ...73 Flowers in close-up  PORTRAIT ..73  FOCUS ..71  TELE MACRO ...71 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen  FOCUS ..71  SPOT FOCUS ...71 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach  Backlight ...28  BEACH .

  • Page 8: Enjoying Your Camcorder

    Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow You can select the media (hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) separately for movie recording and still image recording (p. 20). The media you set is effective for recording/playback/editing operations.  Get ready (p. 12). ...

  • Page 9: Home" And " Option" - Taking Advantage Of Two Types Of Menus

    “ HOME” and “ - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder Category  Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Item MOVIE* PHOTO* (VIEW IMAGES) category Item VISUAL INDEX* INDEX*...
  • Page 10 Using the HOME MENU While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. (HOME)  (or ). Press (HOME)  (HOME)  Touch the desired category. Example: (OTHERS) category Touch the desired item.
  • Page 11 Touch the item you want to learn more about. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) Handycam Station (1) (p.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E: Battery pack DC plug With the  mark on the top DC IN jack Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E: DC plug With the  mark on the right DC IN jack Open the jack cover.
  • Page 14 For DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/ SR46E: Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
  • Page 15 After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed. Remaining battery (approx.) Recording capacity (approx.) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery...
  • Page 16 DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E: Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Top: When the media is set to the hard disk  Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” * When the LCD backlight is on. On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack, turn the ...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

  • Page 18: Changing The Language Setting

    It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to  be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. In the default setting, the power turns off  automatically if you leave your camcorder unoperated for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Making Setting Adjustments Before Recording

    Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Opening the LENS COVER manually Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. LENS COVER switch  Tips When you finish recording or when you play  back images, close the LENS COVER. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play ().

  • Page 20: Step 5: Selecting The Media

    DCR-SR35E/SR45E: 640 minutes DCR-SR36E/SR46E/SR55E/SR65E: 870 minutes DCR-SR75E/SR85E: 1,310 minutes “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (4 GB) made by  Sony Corporation: 80 minutes Check the number of recordable still images on  the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 102). (HOME)  Touch MEDIA) on the screen.
  • Page 21 Inserting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Prepare a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if [MEMORY STICK] has been selected as the media. For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder, see page 2. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” ...

  • Page 22: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playback operations without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 20). Open the LENS COVER (p.
  • Page 23 Playing back recorded movies/still images Turn the POWER switch  to turn on your camcorder. (VIEW IMAGES)  (or ). Press The [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some seconds.) HOME MENU Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen...
  • Page 24  Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the [VISUAL  INDEX] screen. You can slow down the playback speed by touching  You can adjust the volume by touching   [VOLUME], then with Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to be played back.

  • Page 25: Recording

    Recording The images are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 20). The default setting is hard disk for both movies and still images. (HOME)  START/STOP  (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp POWER switch   Notes If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after ...
  • Page 26 Recording movies Turn the POWER switch  until the (Movie) lamp lights up. Press START/STOP  (or ). [STBY]  [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  Tips For the recordable time and the number of  recordable images, see pages 57 and 60. When a face is detected during movie ...

  • Page 27: Zooming

    Zooming You can zoom in up to the magnifications shown in the following table. (optical zoom) DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E You can adjust the magnification with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a...

  • Page 28: Recording In Dark Places

    Recording in dark places (NightShot plus) Infrared port When you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, appears. You can record images in dark places.  Notes The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus  functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects, and remove the conversion lens (optional).

  • Page 29: Playback

    Playback You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 20). The default setting is the hard disk. (HOME)  (VIEW IMAGES)  Turn the POWER switch  to turn on your camcorder. (VIEW IMAGES)  (or ). Press The [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen.
  • Page 30 Start playback. Playing movies Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back. Returns (to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen) Beginning of the movie/ previous movie Stops (goes to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen)  Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the [VISUAL ...

  • Page 31: Searching For Desired Scene By Pinpoint (Film Roll Index)

    Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail. Select beforehand the media which contains the recorded movie you want to play back (p.

  • Page 32: Searching For Desired Images By Date (Date Index)

     Notes Faces may not be detected depending on  recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Set [ INDEX SET] to [ON] (the default  setting) before recording to play back from INDEX] (p.

  • Page 33: Playing Back A Series Of Still Images (Slide Show)

     Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed.  Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame.  Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) Touch...

  • Page 34: Playing The Image On A Tv

    Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable  or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 35 Tips  You can display the counter on the TV screen  by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/ PANEL] (p. 65). When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.

  • Page 36: Saving Images

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

  • Page 37: Editing

    Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit the images on the media. Also, you can enjoy your camcorder by connecting to other devices. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete images on the media (p. 37). PHOTO CAPTURE You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a still image (p.
  • Page 38 Touch the movie to be deleted. The selected image is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm. Touch to return to the previous screen.  [YES]  Touch To delete all movies at one time DELETE ALL] ...
  • Page 39  Touch to select the recording date of the desired still images, then touch The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Touch the still image on the LCD screen to confirm. Touch to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 40: Capturing A Still Image From A Movie

    You can capture a still image at any point during movie playback. Select the media which contains movies, and the media where you want to save still images (p. 20). (HOME)  Touch  [PHOTO CAPTURE]. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears.

  • Page 41: Dubbing/Copying Images To A "Memory Stick Pro Duo" With Your Camcorder

    Dubbing/copying images to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your camcorder Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into your camcorder before the operation. ...
  • Page 42 Copying still images You can copy still images from the hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into your camcorder before the operation.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing.

  • Page 43: Dividing A Movie

    Dividing a movie You can divide movies on the media of your camcorder. Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to divide (p. 20). (HOME)  Touch  [EDIT]. Touch [DIVIDE]. Touch the movie to be divided. The selected movie starts playback.

  • Page 44: Creating The Playlist

    The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to the Playlist. Select the media you want to create or play a Playlist before the operation (p.
  • Page 45 selected image to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist  Touch (HOME)  (OTHERS)  [PLAYLIST EDIT].  Touch [ ERASE]. To erase all the movies from the Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL] ...

  • Page 46: Dubbing To Other Devices

    Connecting with the A/V connecting cable You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.
  • Page 47 can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio.
  • Page 48 Connect the  (USB) jack of your camcorder and a DVD writer, etc., with the supplied USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears automatically. Touch [ USB CONNECT] or [ CONNECT] according to the media on which the movie you want to dub is recorded.

  • Page 49: Printing Recorded Still Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on the printer.
  • Page 50 Touch (OPTION), set the following options, then touch [COPIES]: Set the number of copies of a still image to be printed. You can set up to 20 copies. [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], [DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time printed). [SIZE]: Select the paper size. If you do not change the setting, go to step 7.

  • Page 51: Utilizing Recording Media

    Utilizing recording media (MANAGE MEDIA) category This category enables you to use the hard disk or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” for various purposes. (MANAGE MEDIA) category Item list MOVIE MEDIA SET You can select the media for movies (p. 20). PHOTO MEDIA SET You can select the media for still images (p.

  • Page 52: Deleting All Images (Formatting)

    Formatting deletes all the images to recover recordable free space. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13).  Notes To avoid the loss of important images, you  should save them (p.

  • Page 53: Preventing Data On The Hard Disk Of The Camcorder From Being Recovered

    Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the hard disk of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder to others, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY].

  • Page 54: Repairing The Image Database File

    This function checks the management information and the consistency of movies/ still images in the media and repairs any inconsistencies found. (HOME)  Touch MEDIA)  [REPAIR IMG.DB F.]  [HDD] or [MEMORY STICK]. Touch [YES]. Your camcorder will check the management file.

  • Page 55: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. Using the HOME MENU Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) (HOME) (SETTINGS) category Touch (SETTINGS).

  • Page 56: List Of The (Settings) Category Items

    List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 57) Items REC MODE NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET INDEX SET* PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 60) Items IMAGE SIZE* FILE NO. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT GUIDEFRAME FLASH MODE* FLASH LEVEL* REDEYE REDUC*...

  • Page 57: Movie Settings

     Notes When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made  by Sony Corporation. The recordable time for movies varies depending on the recording conditions, [REC MODE], and the type of “Memory Stick.” If you record in LP mode, the quality of ...
  • Page 58 WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.  16:9 WIDE Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. :3 ( Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen.
  • Page 59 REMAINING SET  ON Always displays the remaining media capacity indicator. AUTO Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in the following situations. When your camcorder recognizes the  remaining media capacity when the POWER switch is set to (Movie) When you press DISP/BATT INFO to ...

  • Page 60: Photo Settings

    Notes VGA When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made 640 × 480  by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable still images varies depending on the recording 2800 conditions or type of “Memory Stick.” 5800 You can record up to 9,999 still images on the ...
  • Page 61 FILE NO. (File number)  SERIES Assigns file numbers of still images in sequence even if the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is replaced with another one. The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is replaced with another.

  • Page 62: View Images Set

    (Items to customize the display) Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. How to set (HOME) menu  page 55 (OPTION) menu  page 69 The default settings are marked with . DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the...
  • Page 63 DISPLAY You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen. Thumbnail  Glossary (p. 104)  ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the power zoom lever on your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images.

  • Page 64: Sound/Disp Set

    (Items to adjust sound and the screen) Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. How to set (HOME) menu  page 55 (OPTION) menu  page 69 The default settings are marked with . VOLUME Touch to adjust the volume...

  • Page 65: Output Settings

    OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connecting other devices) Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. How to set (HOME) menu  page 55 (OPTION) menu  page 69 The default settings are marked with . TV TYPE See page 35.

  • Page 66: (Items For When Connecting Other Devices) Clock/ Lang

    CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. How to set (HOME) menu  page 55 (OPTION) menu  page 69 CLOCK SET See page 17.

  • Page 67: General Set

    GENERAL SET (Other setup items) Touch , then . If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. How to set (HOME) menu  page 55 (OPTION) menu  page 69 The default settings are marked with . DEMO MODE The default setting is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in about 10...
  • Page 68 In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor is  activated. When you record images during activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you can set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] ( ) so that the drop sensor is not activated.

  • Page 69: Activating Functions Using The

    Activating functions using the The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Various available functions are displayed. Using the OPTION MENU While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. (OPTION) Touch the desired item.

  • Page 70: Recording Items On The Option Menu

    Recording items on the OPTION MENU Items FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. COLOR SLOW SHTR S. NIGHTSHOT PLS FADER D.EFFECT PICT.EFFECT REC MODE BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL IMAGE SIZE SELF-TIMER FLASH MODE** * Items that are included also in the HOME MENU.

  • Page 71: Functions Set In The Option Menu

    Functions set in the Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. The default settings are marked with . FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally.
  • Page 72 be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 71)  when it is hard to focus automatically. EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. ...
  • Page 73 windows between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT ( Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. SPOTLIGHT** ( Select to prevent people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. SPORTS** ( ) Select to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects.
  • Page 74  Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the  color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing  white object while is flashing quickly. flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be ...
  • Page 75 D.EFFECT (Digital effect) When you select [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old movie effect to images. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF]. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to an image during recording. appears.  OFF Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] function.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    During repair, we may check a minimum  amount of data stored on the hard disk in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on.
  • Page 77 default settings when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours. [FOCUS]  [SPOT FOCUS]  [EXPOSURE]  [SPOT METER]  [SCENE SELECTION]  [WHITE BAL.]  [MICREF LEVEL]  [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]  [DROP SENSOR] ...
  • Page 78  correctly (p. 13). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 79 media (p. 60, 89). Delete unnecessary images (p. 37). While [DROP SENSOR] (p. 67) is  activated, you cannot record images. The temperature of your camcorder is  extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. You cannot record images in sleep mode.

  • Page 80: During Playback

    A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. This occurs when the contrast between the  subject and the background is too high. This is not a malfunction. A vertical white line may appear on an image taken in bright light.
  • Page 81 Sound is not output when the LCD panel is  closed. Open the LCD panel. When you record sound with [MICREF  LEVEL] (p. 75) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may be difficult to hear. Images cannot be played back or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 82 Cannot use Because of following settings [WHITE BAL.] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] [COLOR SLOW NightShot plus, SHTR] [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [FADER], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION] [S. NIGHTSHOT [FADER], [D.EFFECT] PLS] [FADER] [D.EFFECT], [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [CANDLE]/ [FIREWORKS] in [SCENE SELECTION] [D.EFFECT] [S.

  • Page 83: Warning Indicators And Messages

    Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:00 C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:...
  • Page 84 (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) Slow flashing Free space for recording images are  running out. For the type of “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder, see page 2. No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted ...
  • Page 85 Data error. An error occurred during reading or  writing the hard disk of the camcorder. This may occur when constant shock is applied to the camcorder. The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file? The image database file is damaged.
  • Page 86  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 ...

  • Page 87: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder.
  • Page 88 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 17). World time difference Time-zone Area setting differences Lisbon, London +01:00 Berlin, Paris +02:00...

  • Page 89: File/Folder Structure On The Camcorder Hard Disk And "Memory Stick Pro Duo

    File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images or movies by connecting to a computer, see “PMB Guide,”...

  • Page 90: Maintenance And Precautions

    About the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. We do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick” on your camcorder. (See the list below for more details.) Types of “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 91 Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with your  camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor. Insert the “Memory Stick Micro” into the Duo- sized M2 Adaptor, and then insert the adaptor into the Memory Stick Duo slot. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro”...

  • Page 92: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. (HOME)  Avoid rough handling, disassembling, ...
  • Page 93  When not using your camcorder for a long time Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by  playing back or recording images for about 3 minutes. Use up the battery pack completely before  storing it. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may...
  • Page 94 and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  finish: Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above  substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or ...
  • Page 95 ,” “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “ “Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” “ ,” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, ...

  • Page 96: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  Power zoom lever (27, 32)  PHOTO button (22, 25)  QUICK ON button (27)  CHG (charge) lamp (13)  (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (25) ...
  • Page 97  LCD screen/touch panel (19)  (HOME) button (10, 55)  Zoom buttons (27, 32)  START/STOP button (22, 25)  Speaker For how to adjust the volume, see page  RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. ...
  • Page 98  Memory Stick Duo slot (21)  Remote sensor (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/ SR75E/SR85E)/Infrared port Point the Remote Commander (100) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.  Active Interface Shoe SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone.
  • Page 99  Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.  BATT (battery) release lever (14) For DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E: Handycam Station:  (DISC BURN) button (36) ...
  • Page 100 Remote Commander (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E)  DATA CODE button (62) Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images when you press this during playback.  PHOTO button (22, 25) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.
  • Page 101 Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 102: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images  HOME button (9, 55)  Remaining battery (approx.) (14)  Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording))  Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (57)  The recording/playback media (20) ...
  • Page 103 Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Self-timer recording (75) Flash/REDEYE REDUC (61) MICREF LEVEL low (75) WIDE SELECT (58) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (75) Upper right Indicator...

  • Page 104: Glossary

    Glossary  Fragmentation The condition of a media in which files are divided into pieces scattered around the media. You may not save your images correctly. You can solve the condition by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 52).  JPEG JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, a still image data compression (data capacity reduction) standard.

  • Page 105: Index

    Index Numeric 12IMAGES ... 63 16:9 ... 35 16:9 WIDE ... 58 21-pin adaptor ... 35 4:3 ... 35, 58 6IMAGES ... 63 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) ... 67 A/V connecting cable ... 12, 34, 46 A/V OUT jack ... 34, 46 A/V Remote Connector ...
  • Page 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 JPEG ... 89, 104 LANDSCAPE ... 72 LANGUAGE SET ... 18, 66 LCD backlight ...
  • Page 107 S. 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 ...

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