Sony Handycam 3-286-598-13(1) user manual

User manual for the device Sony Handycam 3-286-598-13(1)

Device: Sony Handycam 3-286-598-13(1)
Category: Camcorder
Manufacturer: Sony
Size: 5.35 MB
Added : 5/21/2014
Number of pages: 119
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3-286-598-13(1)
Enjoying your
9
camcorder
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 15
Recording/Playback 25
Handycam Handbook
Editing 47
Utilizing recording media 60
HDR-SR10E
Customizing your
64
camcorder
Troubleshooting 85
Additional
97
Information
Quick
107
Reference
© 2008 Sony Corporation

Summary of the content on the page No. 2

Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this � “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both referred to future reference. as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual. � You cannot use any type of memory card Notes on use other than those mentioned above. In “Handycam Handbook” (this � “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” Handbook) compatible equipment. The operations and

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� When connecting your camcorder to � Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to another device with a cable, be sure to direct sunlight for long periods of time insert the connector plug in the correct may cause malfunctions. way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the � Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might terminal will damage the terminal and cause your camcorder to malfunction. may result in a malfunction of your Take images of the sun only in low light camcorder. conditions, such as at dus

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– Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format About this Handbook � The images of the LCD screen used in this Handbook for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. � In this Handbook, the hard disk of your camcorder and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are called “media.” � Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with

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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes � To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media � Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure periodically. It is recommended that you save area, where the altitude is more than 3,000 the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the your computer (p. 46). Also, you can save y

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Table of Contents Adjusting the exposure for backlit Read this before operating your subjects ....................................33 camcorder ....................................2 Recording in mirror mode ........... 33 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Recording fast action in slow-motion Handycam .................................... 5 (SMTH SLW REC) ..................... 33 Subject examples and solutions ..... 8 Playback .......................................35 Searching for desired sce

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Preventing data on the hard disk of Additional Information the camcorder from being recovered .....................................................62 Using your camcorder abroad ......97 Repairing the image database file File/folder structure on the camcorder .....................................................63 hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” ............................................99 Customizing your camcorder Maintenance and precautions .....100 About the AVCHD format ........

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Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf Getting a good swing shot of a ski slope or beach BSMTH SLW REC ....................... 33 BBacklight ...................................33 BBEACH.......................................82 BSNOW .......................................82 Capturing still A child on the images during stage under a spot movie recording light BDual Rec ................................... 32 BSPOTLIGHT...............................82 Flowers in close- Fireworks wit

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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. 22). b Notes � When you select the media for movies, select the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) as well. � The default setting is as follows: – Movies are recorded on the hard disk with HD (high definition) image quality. – Still images are recorded on the hard disk. � The medi

Summary of the content on the page No. 10

B Save recorded images. x Dubbing images from the internal hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 51) x Dubbing to other devices (p. 56) The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the connected device. For details, see page 56. x Editing on a computer (p. 46) You can import images with HD (high definition) image quality to a computer, or save images on a disc. Refer to “PMB Guide.” B Delete images. If the media is full, you cannot record

Summary of the content on the page No. 11

Enjoying your camcorder Recording time of movies (internal hard disk) HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format Recording mode Approximate recordable time (hour minute) AVC HD 16M (FH) 4 h 50 m (highest quality)* AVC HD 9M (HQ) 9 h 40 m (high quality)** AVC HD 7M (SP) 11 h 50 m (standard quality)** AVC HD 5M (LP) 15 h 10 m (long play)** * Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 × 1080/50i format. ** Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 × 1080/50i format. SD (standard definition) image quali

Summary of the content on the page No. 12

Enjoying your camcorder “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 13) Category B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Item Page PRINT 58 Item Page USB CONNECT 47 MOVIE* 30 TV CONNECT Guide* 40 PHOTO* 30 SMTH SLW REC 33 (MANAGE MEDIA) category (VIEW IMAGES) category Item Page MOVIE MEDIA SET* 22 Item Page PHOTO MEDIA SET* 23 VISUAL INDEX* 35

Summary of the content on the page No. 13

Enjoying your camcorder Using the HOME MENU 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . 2Press (HOME) A (or B). B When you want to know something about the function of each item on (HOME) B the HOME MENU - HELP 1Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category. Ex

Summary of the content on the page No. 14

3 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. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 78 for further details. (OPTION) 14

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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 111) items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 16) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 16, 101) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 16) 21-pin adaptor (p. 44) For the model with the mark printed on their bottom surfaces

Summary of the content on the page No. 16

Step 2: Charging the battery pack 5 /CHG 4 (charge) lamp 3 5 Battery pack 1 DC IN jack POWER switch 2 DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding battery pack (H series) (p. 101) after it in the direction of the arrow attaching it to your camcorder. until it clicks. b Notes � You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 5 Insert the camcorder

Summary of the content on the page No. 17

Getting Started To remove your camcorder from the To remove the battery pack Handycam Station Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and Turn off the power, then remove the remove the battery pack. camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. BATT (battery release) lever b Notes � When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 20)/ ACCESS lam

Summary of the content on the page No. 18

After a while, the approximate recordable Continuous Typical time and battery information appear for Battery pack recording recording about 7 seconds. You can view the battery time time* information for up to 20 seconds by Image quality HD SD HD SD pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the NP-FH100 355 415 170 200 information is displayed. 370 415 180 200 Remaining battery (approx.) � Top: When the media is set to the hard disk Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” *

Summary of the content on the page No. 19

Getting Started � The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 17) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: – The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). � The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected f

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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 3 Select the desired geographical set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] area with / , then touch screen appears every time you turn on your [NEXT]. camcorder or change the POWER switch position. 4 Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch (HOME) [NEXT]. 5 Set [Y] (year) with / . Touch the button on the LCD screen. POWER switch 6 Select [M] with / , then set


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