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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
US
Guía de operaciones
ES
DCR-SR45/SR46/SR65/SR85
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).
Para obtener más información acerca de las funciones
avanzadas, consulte la “Guía práctica de Handycam” (PDF).
2008 Sony Corporation
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these WARNING safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose manual for future reference. the unit to rain or moisture. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the Do not expose the batteries to excessive one described in the operating instructions heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. and adhere to them. Use Power
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cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly due to lightning and power-line surges. dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer Water and Moisture servicing to qualified service personnel under the Do not use power-line operated sets near water following conditions: – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen When the power cord or plug is damaged or sink, or laundry tub, i
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: CAUTION Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). Replace the battery with the specified The number below is for the FCC related type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may matters only. result. Regulatory Information For customers in the U.S.A. and Declaration of Conformity CA
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CAUTION For customers in the U.S.A. and You are cautioned that any changes or CANADA modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the Note US FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the This equipment has been tested and found following two conditions:(1) This device to comply with the limits for a Class B may not cause harmful interference, and digital device, pursuant to Part 15 o
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images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder.
=> When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the
=> To adjust the LCD panel, open the LCD panel plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the 90 degrees to the camcorder ( ), then rotate it termin
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PRO-HG Duo”) About language setting * Marked with Mark2 or not are available.
=> The on-screen displays in each local language
=> A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of up to 8 GB has are used for illustrating the operating been confirmed to operate correctly with this procedures. Change the screen language before camcorder. using your camcorder if necessary (p. 12).
=> See page 13 for the recordable time of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” About this manual
=> “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick
=> The LC
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................2 Read this first .................................................4 Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack .........9 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time .................... 12 Changing the language setting ............... 12 Step 3: Selecting the media ................... 13 Recording/Playback Recording ..................................................... 15 Playback ...........................
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR65/SR85 You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. CHG lamp Notes
=> Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). Battery pack 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it POWER switch clicks. DC plug With the m
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The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when (Unit:min.) the battery is fully charged. DCR-SR45/SR46 DCR-SR65/SR85 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Charging time 125 125 DC IN jack holding both the DC plug Recording time and the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/ Continuous SR85) or your camcorder (DCR-SR45/ 100 90 recording SR46). 110 105 time Typical 50 45 recording Tips 50 50 time
=> For DCR-SR65/SR85: 120 120 Same as DCR-SR45/SR46, you can charge the Playback time 140 140 battery pack by connect
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Getting Started On the AC Adaptor
=> Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
=> Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
=> Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
=> Even if your camcorder is turned off
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (HOME) (p. 22) Touch the button on the LCD screen. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. (Movie): To record movies The clock starts. (Still): To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the firs
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Getting Started Step 3: Selecting the media You can select the hard disk or “Memory The media setting screen appears. Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/ 60min editing media on your camcorder. Select the media for movies and still images separately. The default setting is hard disk for movies and still images. Hard disk 3 Select the media you want to set. Movie Still image 4 Touch [YES] . “Memory Stick” The media is changed. Notes
=> You can do recording/playback/editing operations
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Notes
=> Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover while recording.
=> Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” forcibly in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” Memory Stick Duo slot or image data.
=> If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. ACCESS lamp It may be possible that there is not enough free (“Memory Stick space.] appears in step 3, format the “Memory PRO Duo”) Stick PRO Duo.” All recorded data on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” will be deleted whe
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Recording/Playback 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. LENS COVER switch START/STOP POWER switch [STBY] [REC] : To record movies : To record still images PHOTO Flashing Lights up START/STOP 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
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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. (VIEW IMAGES) button POWER switch (VIEW IMAGES) button HOME MENU Displays still images Previous 6 images (OPTION) Next 6 images Searches for images by date Returns to the recording screen Goes to the (Face Index) screen Displays movies Goes to the (Film Roll Index) screen 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press the
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Recording/Playback To adjust the volume of movies Playing the image on a TV When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) tab [VOLUME], then Connect your camcorder to the input jack adjust the volume with / . of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting Tips cable with S VIDEO (optional). For
=> appears with the image on each of the details, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). tab that was lastly played back/recorded. When DCR-SR45/SR46 you touch im
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Other parts and functions of the camcorder playback zoom, the point you touched will Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained be displayed in the center of the displayed in other chapters, are explained here. frame. Hook for a shoulder belt Attach the shoulder belt (optional). Remote sensor (DCR-SR65/SR85)/ Infrared port Receives the signal from the Remote Commander. Built-in microphone Zoom buttons Press for zooming in/out. You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 time
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Recording/Playback of the settings are set automatically for easy recording/playback. To cancel, press EASY again. NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON ( appears) to record in dark places. QUICK ON button The QUICK ON lamp flashes and your camcorder goes to power saving mode (sleep mode). Press QUICK ON again to start recording next time. Your camcorder returns to recording standby in approximately 1 second. With [QUICK ON STBY], you can set the time when the c
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies HOME button Remaining battery (approx.) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) The recording/playback media Counter (hour/minute/second) Recording remaining times OPTION button Recording still images VIEW IMAGES button Face Index set Image size Approximate number of recordable still images/Recording media Return button Playback mode Currently playing movie n
