Sony DCR-SR45 Handycam® User manual

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For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
"Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
Para obtener mas informacion acerca de las funciones
avanzadas, consulte la "Guia practica de Handycam" (PDF).
©2008 Sony Corporation

WARNING,
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive
heat 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
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these
safety instructions completely before
operating the appliance,
and keep this
manual for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the
one described in the operating instructions
and adhere to them.
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer
or
local power company. For those sets deSigned
to operate from battery power,
or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
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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 arisk
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.
Polarization
This set may be equipped with apolarized ac
power cord plug (a plug haVing one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one
way. This
is asafety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug.
If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have asuitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire
or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in afire
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind
on the set.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer,
as they may cause hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning
or polishing it. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use acloth lightly
dampened with water for cleaning the exterior
of the set.
Installation
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water
-for example, near abathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink,
or laundry tub, in awet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles,
and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall,
causing serious injury to achild or an adult, and
serious damage to the set. Use only acart, stand,
tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation
of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots
and openings must never
be blocked
or covered.
-Never cover the slots and openings with acloth
or other materials.
-Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set
on abed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
-Never place the set in aconfined space, such
as
abookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation
is provided.
-Do not place the set near
or over aradiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
Lightning
For added protection for this set during a
lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and
unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the set
due to lightning and power-line surges.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following 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 been
damaged.
-
If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work
by aqualified
technician to restore the set to normal
operation.
-When the set exhibits adistinct change in
performance -this indicates aneed for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage
or other hazards.
Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics
as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock,
or other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set
is in safe operating
condition.
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future
reference.
Replace the batterywith the specified
type only. Otherwise, fire
or injury may
result.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-
222-S0NY (7669).
The number below
is for the FCC related
matters only.
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CAUTION····
Serial No.
Model No. DCR-
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-SR45, DCR-SR46
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part
15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may
not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-SR65, DCR-SR85
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part
15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Regulatory Information
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve
our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection
and recycling location
nearest you.
For more information
regarding recycling
of
rechargeable batteries, call
toll free 1-800-822- 8837,
or
visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the bottom. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call your Sony
dealer 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 AC
Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.
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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for aClass B
digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in aresidential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is
no guarantee that
interference will not occur in aparticular
installation.
If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio
or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment offand on,
the user
is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more
of the
follOWing measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on
acircuit different from that to which the
receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer
or an experienced radiol
TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply
with the limits for adigital device pursuant
to Subpart B
of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material -special handling may
apply,
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.
For customers iii the U.S.A. and
CANADA
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the IIP.!!IIII
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the ~
following two conditions:(l) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Notes on use
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
•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)
Abutton-type lithium battery
is already
installed.
•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 the
Il:1 (movie)/O (still image) lamps (p. 12) or
ACCESS lamps (p. 14, 19) is lit or flashing.
Otherwise the media may be damaged, recorded
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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 acable, be sure to insert the
connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the
plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the
terminal
and may result in amalfunction of
your camcorder.
•Do
not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder. The hard disk
of the camcorder may
not be recognized,
or recording or playback
may not be possible.
•Do
not use your camcorder in very loud areas.
The hard disk
of the camcorder may not be
recognized,
or recording may not be possible.
•To protect the internal hard disk from shock
by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor
function"'.
When a drop occurs, or under anon-
gravity condition, the block noise made when
this function
is activated by the camcorder may
also be recorded.
If the drop sensor catches a
drop repeatedly, recording/play back may be
stopped.
•When the temperature
of the camcorder
becomes extremely high
or extremely low, you
may
not be able to record or play back on the
camcorder, due to the protection features
of the
camcorder being activated in such situations.
In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD
screen (p. 30).
•Do not turn
on the camcorder in alow-pressure
area, where the altitude
is more than 3,000
meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the
hard disk drive of your camcorder.
•Ifyou repeat recording/deleting images for a
long time, fragmentation
of data occurs on the
media. Images cannot be saved
or recorded. In
such acase, save your images on some type
of
external media first, and then perform [MEDIA
FORMAT]"'.
•Fasten the grip belt
and hold your camcorder
correctly while recording.
•To adjust the LCD panel, open the LCD panel
90 degrees to the camcorder (CD), then rotate it
to the best angle to record or play (@).
You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to
the lens side
(@) to record in mirror mode.
®180 degrees (max.)
•The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99%
of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there maybe some tiny black
points
and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
or green in color) that appear constantlyon the
LCD screen. These points are normal results
of
the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
•Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
(DCR-SR65/SR85)
Insulation sheet ~
Types of"Memory Stick" you can use
with your camcorder
•For recording movies, it is recommended that
you use a"MemoryStick PRO Duo"
of 512 MB
or larger marked with:
- MEMORY STICK PRO Duo ("Memory Stick
PRO Duo")'"
- MEMDRV5TIlK PRD-HG Duo ("MemoryStick

PRO-HG Duo")
*Marked with Mark2
or not are available.
• A
"Memory Stick PRO Duo" of up to 8 GB has
been confirmed to operate correctly with this
camcorder.
•
See page 13 for the recordable time of a
"Memory Stick PRO Duo."
•"MemoryStick PRO Duo"
and "Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo" are both called as "Memory
Stick PRO Duo" in this manual.
On recording
•Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image
and sound are
recorded without any problems.
•Compensation for failure
or loss of recording
cannot be provided, even ifrecording or
playback is not possible due to amalfunction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
•
TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view
your recordings on a
TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
•Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording
of such materials may
be 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 media
periodically.
It is recommended that you save
the image data
on adisc such as a DVD-R using
your computer*. Also, you can save your image
data using aVCR,
or a DVD/HDD recorder*.
When the camcorder is conneded to a
computer
• Do not try to format the hard disk of the
camcorder using acomputer.
If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
Note on disposal/transfer
• If you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]*to format
the
hard disk of the camcorder, data may not be
completely deleted from the
hard disk. When
you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended
that you perform
[e EMPTY]*to prevent the
recovery
of your data.
In addition to the above, when you dispose
of
the camcorder, it is recommended that you
destroy the actual
body of the camcorder.
About language setting
•The on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
using
your camcorder if necessary (p. 12).
About this manual
•The LCD screens and indicators shown in this
manual were taken with adigital still camera,
and maylook different from what you actually
see.
•In this Operating Guide, the
hard disk and
"MemoryStick PRO Duo" are called "media."
•Unless otherwise specifically indicated,
illustrations in this manual are based
on DCR-
SR85.
•The screenshots are from Windows Vista,
and
may vary depending on the operating system of
the computer.
*Refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)
and "PMB Guide."
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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 16
Playing the image on a TV 17
Other parts and functions of the
camcorder 18
Indicators displayed during recording/
playback
20
Performing various functions -
"AHOME" and "0..:: OPTION" 22
Saving images 24
Deleting images
25
Enjoying with a computer
Performing with a computer 26
Handbook/software to be installed 26
Installing "Picture Motion Browser" 26
~ Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 29
Self-diagnosis displaylWarning
indicators 30
" Additional Information
..
Precautions 32
Specifications 34

Getting Started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack
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For DCR-SR4S/SR46:
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.
4For DCR-SR6S/SR8S:
Connect
the power cord (mains
lead)
to the AC Adaptorand the
wall outlet (wall socket). Insert
the camcorder into the Handycam
Station securely, all
the way to the
bottom.
•When setting the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack
cover.
3For DCR-SR6S/SR8S:
Connect
the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jackon the Handycam Station.
For DCR-SR4S/SR46:
Connect
the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jackon your camcorder.
Open the jack cover and connect the
DC plug
of the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack.
2Attach the battery pack by sliding it
in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
1Turn the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG)
(the default setting).
You can charge the IlnfoLiTHIUM"
battery pack (H series) after attaching
it to your camcorder.
UNotes
•Your camcorder operates only with an
"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series).
CHG lamp
Power cord
(Mains lead)
AC Adaptor -~-4 ..L ..
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
AC Adaptor
-H.-!i=---=~f-- DC IN jack
Battery pack
DCR-SR45/SR46
DC plug
With the'" mark on the right
DCR-SR65/SR85

(Unitmin.)
DCR- SR45ISR46 DCR-SR6S/SRSS
Charging time
125 125
Recording time
Continuous
100 90
recording
110 105
time
Typical 50 45
recording
50 50
time
Playback time
120 120
140 140
On the charging/recording/playbacktime
•Times measured when using the camcorder at
25°C (77
OF) (lOOC to 30°C (50 OF to 86 OF) is
recommended).
•The available recording
and playback time will
be shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
•The available recording
and playback time will
be shorter depending
on the conditions under
which you use your camcorder.
On the battery pack
•Before changing the battery pack or removing
the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, turn
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
and make
sure 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 the
battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected
to the DC IN jack
of your camcorder or
the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/SR85),
even when the power cord (mains lead)
is
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).
Top:
When the media is set to the hard disk
Bottom: When the media
is set to the "Memory
Stick PRO Duo"
U Notes
• All times measured under the following
settings:
-Recording mode:
[SP]
-The LCD backlight turns: [ON]
•Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/offand zooming.
AVfiilablerunning tirnlefolrth4!i'i
,supp'i,d'batterypack'"
The CHG (charge) lamp turns offwhen
the battery
is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack holding both the
DC plug
and the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/
SR85) or your camcorder (DCR-SR45/
SR46).
SA IT (battery)
release lever
o
'0
Charging time:
Approximate time (min.) required to fully
charge acompletely exhausted battery
pack.
Recording/Playback time:
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use afully charged battery pack.
To remove the battery pack
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and
remove the battery pack.
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•For DCR-SR65/SR85:
Same as DCR-SR45/SR46, you can charge the
battery pack
by connecting the AC Adaptor to
your camcorder.
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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 ifany malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
•
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in anarrow
space, such
as between awall and furniture.
•
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor
or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This maycause amalfunction.
•Even ifyour camcorder
is turned off, AC power
source (mains)
is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and
time
ft (HOME) (p. 22)
Touch the button on
the LCD screen.
2
1
JF-i:....--+- POWER switch
When using the
camcorder for the first
time, the [CLOCK
SET]
screen appears on the
LCD screen.
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1While pressing the green button,
turn
the POWER switch repeatedly
in
the direction of the arrow until
the respective lamp lights up.
It:lI (Movie): To record movies
Q(Still): To record still images
Go to step 3when you
turn on your
camcorder for the first time.
•When you turn on the Q(Still) lamp,
the screen aspect ratio
is changed to 4:3
automatically.
2Touch A(HOME) --+ iI; (SETTINGS)
--+ [CLOCKI~LANG] --+ [CLOCK
SET].
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
3Select the desired geographical
area with
IE! I 0, then touch [NEXT].
4Set lOST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], [V]
(year), [M] (month), [0] (day), hour
and minute, then touch
lOKI.
The clock starts.
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•The date and time do not appear during
recording,
but they are automatically recorded
on the media, and can be displayed during
playback.
•You can turn off the operation beeps by
touching
ft (HOME) --+;:; (SETTINGS) --+
[SOUND/DISP SET]--+ [BEEP]--+ [OFF].
Ch~ngjpg> the language setti~g
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Touch
ft (HOME) --+;:; (SETTINGS) --+
[CLOCK/~LANG] --+ [~LANGUAGE
SET], then select the desired language.

Step 3: Selecting the media
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The media setting screen appears.
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157_1 lLJ : "Memory
Stick PRO Duo"
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To confirm the recording media setting
CD Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to light
up the
It::Jl (Movie)/O (Still) lamp, depending
on which media setting you want to check.
®Check the media icon on the screen.
3Select the media you want to set.
4Touch [YES] -+ lOKI.
The media is changed.
Hard disk
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"Memory Stick"
"Notes
•You can do recording/playback/editing
operations for the selected media only. When
you 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 minutes
DCR-SR46/SR65:
14 hours 30 minutes
DCR-SR85:
21 hours 50 minutes
-"MemoryStick 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. 20).
You can select the hard disk or "Memory
Stick PRO Duo" as the recording/playback!
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.
1Touch A(HOME) -+ "b (MANAGE
MEDIA)
tab on the screen.
Inserth1g~he"Memory Stick PRO DUO":.j
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III MEDIIIINFO II _DIII_T I
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 6.
2Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to select
the media for movies, and touch
[PHOTO MEDIA
SET] to select the
media for still images.
1Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo."
CD Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the
direction
of the arrow.
®Insert a"MemoryStick PRO Duo" into
the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right
orientation until it clicks.
®Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.
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ACCESS lamp ---l~~~-<
("Memory Stick
PRO Duo")
2 If you have selected [MEMORY
STICK]
as the movie media, turn the
POWER switch until the 01 (Movie)
lamp lights up.
"Notes
• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover while
recording.
•Inserting a"MemoryStick PRO Duo" forcibly
in the wrong direction may cause amalfunction
to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," Memory Stick
Duo slot
or image data.
•
If [Failed to create anew Image Database File.
It may be possible that there is not enough free
space.] appears in step 3, format the "Memory
Stick PRO Duo."
All recorded data on the
"MemoryStick PRO Duo" will be deleted when
you format.
•
Be careful not to allow the "MemoryStick PRO
Duo" to pop
out and fall when you push on and
remove it.
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The [Create anew Image Database File.]
screen appears
on the LCD screen when
you insert anew "Memory Stick PRO
Duo."
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3Touch [YES].
To record only still images on a
"Memory Stick PRO Duo," touch [NO].
To remove the "Memory Stick PRO
Duo"
Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and
lightly push
on the "Memory Stick PRO
Duo."

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 movies
0: To record still images
START/STOP ~
3
START/STOP IAJ
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[STBY] -. [REC]
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1Slide the LENS COVER switch to open.
2Turn 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.
Movies ttl
Press START/STOP [AJ (or [6]).
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
. ~. Tips
•You can check the free media space by touching
A (HOME) -. ~ (MANAGE MEDIA) -.
[MEDIA INFO].
~ Still Images 0
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus
"(a
beep sounds), then press it fully
e(a shutter click sounds).
11111111 appears beside 9 or ILJ. When 11111111
disappears, the image has been recorded.
•The maximum continuous recordable time of
movies is approximately 13 hours.
•
When amovie file exceeds 2GB, the next movie
file 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
CD HOMEMENU
®Previous 6images
®Next 6images
oReturns to the recording screen
®Displays movies
3
®Displays still images
CD 0..: (OPTION)
®Searches for images by date
®Goes to the iii (Face Index) screen
@Goes to the 11II (Film Roll Index) screen
1Turn 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.)
3Start playback.
Movies rt:I
Still Images 0
Touch the It:I tab, and the movie to be
played back.
lJ 101-0001
eli] G!~ ~ [!gl~ ~
Stop (goes to the VISUAL Reverse/Forward
INDEX screen)
~ ~3=·.'·=---....:==-_
Previous/
Next
Goes to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
Touch the Qtab, and the still image to
be played back.
Slide show button
Next
movie
@,""]
Toggles Play
or Pause as
you touch
Goes to beginning
of the scene/
previous movie
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•
AN Remote
Connector
ANR
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AN OUT jack
AN OUT
Playing the image on a TV
DCR-SR65/SR85
Connect your camcorder to the input jack
of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting
cable [I] (supplied) or an A/V connecting
cable with S VIDEO ~ (optional). For
details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
DCR-SR45/SR46
To adjust the volume of movies
When playing back amovie, touch 0..,:
(OPTION) --+ lEI tab --+ [VOLUME], then
adjust the volume with c:=::J/[±].
.~. Tips
• I~I/~ appears with the image on each of the
tab that was lastly played back/recorded. When
you touch image marked with
I~I/~, you can
play it back from the point you have stopped
previously.
SVIDEO
~
0
~
VIDEO
!-ill
[2]--1
~
(Yellow)
(White)
.'
I~
&
AUDIO
l.
(Red)
(Yellow)
IN
~ :Signal flow
VCR orTVs
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Other parts and functions of the camcorder
playback zoom, the point you touched will
be displayed in the center of the displayed
frame.
@] Hook for ashoulder belt
Attach the shoulder belt (optional).
[ID Remote sensor (DCR-SR65/SR85)/
Infrared port
Receives the signal from the Remote
Commander.
[l] Built-in microphone
lID Zoom buttons
Press for zooming in/out.
You can magnify still images from
about
1.1 to 5times the original size
(Playback zoom).
•When you touch the screen during playback
zoom, the pointyou touched
will be
displayed in the center
of the LCD screen.
[ID -@ (DISC BURN) button
Create adisc by connecting the
camcorder to acomputer. For details,
see "PMB Guide" (p. 26).
[1ID DISP/BATT INFO button
You can switch the screen display when
you press while the power
is set to on.
When you press while the power is
set to OFF (CHG), you can check the
remaining battery.
[j] ~ (back light) button
Press ~ (back light) to display ~ for
adjusting the exposure for backlit
subjects. Press
~ (back light) again to
cancel the backlight function.
I12l RESET button
Press
RESET to initialize all the settings,
including the clock setting.
[j]] Speaker
IHI Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)
Attach the tripod (optional: the length
of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm
(7/32 in.» to the tripod receptacle using
atripod screw.
[j§] EASY button
Press EASY to display ~ and most
'-----[g]
Handycam Station
(DCR-SR65/SR85)
[j]]1----+-=-+--
[I] Power zoom lever
Move the power zoom lever slightly for
aslower zoom. Move it further for a
faster zoom.
You can magnify still images from
about
1.1 to 5times the original size
(Playback zoom).
•When you touch the screen during
Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained
in other chapters, are explained here.
[1]1----
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of the settings are set automatically for
easy recording/playback. To cancel,
press
EASY again.
~ NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
Set the NIGHTS
HOT PLUS switch
to
ON (l!!l appears) to record in dark
places.
[11J 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 1second.
With [QUICK ON
STBY], you can set
the time when the camcorder turns off
in sleep mode.
~ ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)
When the ACCESS lamp is lit or
flashing, your camcorder is writing/
reading data.
(onneetingto; the devices ;,
• .-- .• :-, , > ~'.<:
[2J A/V Remote Connector /A/V OUT
jack
Connect with the A/V connecting cable.
@] '1' (USB) jack
Connect with the
USB cable.
1m Active Interface Shoe 1.i~'Shoe (DCR-
SR65/SR85)
The Active Interface Shoe supplies
power to optional accessories such as
avideo light, aflash,
or amicrophone.
The accessory can be turned
on or offas
you operate the POWER switch
on your
camcorder.
~ Interface connector
Connect your camcorder and the
Handycam 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 still
images/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 folder
Displays only when the recording
media
of still images is a"Memory Stick
PRO Duo."
[gj] Slide show button
12.21 VISUAL INDEX button