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Computer
Application Guide
2-672-377-12(1)
Enjoying with
your Hard Disk
12
Drive Handycam
Getting Started
15
Camera Operating
Easy
24
Guide Handycam
Read this first
Recording
30
/Playback
Using the Setup items
48
Editing images
67
DCR-SR100
Dubbing, Printing
71
Troubleshooting
78
Additional Information
92
Glossary, Index
101
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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety Cleaning instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the wall outlet before the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened Carefully observe all warnings, precautions with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instr
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any service or repairs to the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for set, ask the service technician to perform routine long periods of time, unplug it from the wall safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. to determine that the set is in safe operating This will prevent damage to the set due to
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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 The number below is for the FCC related specified type only. Otherwise, fire matters only. or injury may result. Regulatory Information For customers in the U.S.A. and Declaration of Conformity CAN
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Read this first (continued) Note Notes on use This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital Your camcorder is supplied with two device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. kinds of operations guides. These limits are designed to provide reasonable – “Camera Operating Guide” (This manual) protection against harmful interference in a – “Computer Application Guide” residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio freq
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Television programs, films, video tapes, Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, and other materials may be copyrighted. viewfinder, and lens Unauthorized recording of such materials A setup item that is grayed out is not may be contrary to the copyright laws. You available under the current recording or cannot dub copyright protected software on playback conditions. your camcorder. The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high- Compatibility of images prec
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data Note on using the camcorder in highlands In the case of your image data being damaged, save all your recorded images. It is recommended You cannot use the camcorder in a low-pressure that you save the image data on a DVD using your area, where its altitude is more than 3,000 meters computer (see “Computer Application Guide”). (9,800 feet). Also, you can save it using VCR/DVD device (p.71). Note on disposal/
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...................................................................3 Read this first ............................................................................................5 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam........................................8 Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam..........................12 Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam.......................................
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Table of Contents (continued) To record in dark places (NightShot) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) To adjust the focus for an off center subject To fix the exposure for the selected subject To add special effects To record in mirror mode To use a tripod To attach the shoulder belt Playback To play back a series of still images (Slide show) To use Playback zoom Recording/playback To check the remaining battery
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TIME/LANGU...................................................................................64 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu ...................................................................65 Editing images Creating the Playlist ................................................................................67 Playing the Playlist ..................................................................................69 Setting image protection (Protection)........
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Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam You can record images to the hard disk of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for your convenience and entertainment. “Recording and viewing” : clear, easy and convenient Recording onto the hard disk for long hours (p.17, 30) You can record more than seven hours* when the image is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard disk. All the reco
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Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Realistic sounds can be recorded (5.1ch surround sound) (p.35) You can record the movie with 5.1ch surround sound. You can create a DVD containing your movies with 5.1ch surround sound with supplied computer software. This provides full sound on a home theater. Connecting Hard Disk Drive Handycam to a computer One Touch DVD Burn (“Computer Application Guide”) You can save a recorded image on a DVD with a simple touch. Images that ha
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Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Images are recorded on the internal hard disk. When the hard disk becomes full, you cannot record new images. It is recommended that you save the image data periodically, then delete the unnecessary images from the hard disk of your camcorder. If you delete the images, you can record images on the free hard disk space again. Preparing (p.15) Recording (p.30) Viewing on your Hard Disk Drive Handycam Viewing on the LCD screen (p.31) Viewing on a TV (p.42
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Rechargeable battery pack supplied with your camcorder. NP-FP60 (1) (p.17) The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.16) CD-ROM “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” (1) “Camera Operating Guide” (This manual) (1) “Computer Application Guide” (1) Power cord (1) (p.16) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 71, 73) USB cable (1) (p.75, 77) Wireless Remote Com
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) 2 Slide the POWER switch in the (p.95) to your camcorder. direction of the arrow to set it to You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with OFF (CHG) (The default setting). your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the battery pack for the model number.) Installing the battery pack with excess force may lead to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack
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Getting Started Recording time 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off Approximate time (min.) available when you when the battery is fully charged. use a fully charged battery pack. Remove the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording Remove the AC Adaptor holding both your time time* camcorder and the DC plug. 060 030 NP-FP50 065 030 065 030 To remove the battery pack 095 045 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). NP-FP60 100 050
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) On the AC Adaptor Playback time Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible Approximate time (min.) available when you wall outlet close by. If any trouble occurs while use a fully charged battery pack. using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by removing the plug from the wall outlet. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow LCD screen LCD screen Battery pack space, such as between a wall and furniture. opened* closed
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder To record, slide the POWER switch to turn After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p.22), the next time you turn on the power on the respective lamp. of your camcorder, the current date and time will When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds. SET] screen appears (p.22). POWER switch Lens cover 2 Hold your camcorder correctly. 1 Turn on the power by sliding
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen The viewfinder Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the You can view images using the viewfinder camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing to record or play (2). down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor. 2 180 DISP/BATT INFO degrees Viewfinder (max.) Extend the viewfinder Viewfinder lens until it clicks. adjustment lever Move it until the image is clear.
