Sony Handycam HDRSR11 User manual

SON
Digital lid Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
Guia de operaciones
HDR-SR 11/$R 12
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For delails on Ihe advanced operations, please refer to "Handycanl
Handbook" (PDF).
Para oblener re:is informaci6n acerca de las funciones avanzadas,
consulte la "Gufa prfictica de Handycam" (PDF).
© 2008 Sony Corporation

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.
CAUTIONTO_C_ T_IERISKOF_ _CTalC S_'OCK
nO _omREMOWCOVE_(On_AC_).
_OUSER-SErVICEaBLEPA_TSI_SlOE.
REWRSERWClNam OUA_IFIEUSEnVlCEPERSOnNEl-
This synlbol is intended to alert
tile iiser to the presence of
unh3sulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure thal lllay be of
sufficient n_agnimde to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This synlbol is intended to alert
tile riser to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in tile literature
acconlpanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructitms completely bel\_re operating
the appliance, attd keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the uue
described in the operating iuslructions attd
adhere to them.
PowerSources
Tiffs sel sllould be operaled only fi'om tile lype of
power source indicated on tile marking label. It
you are IIOI sure ol file type ol eleclrical power
supplied to your honle, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate lroln bat tell' power, or ot]ler sourcvs, reler
tOfile operaling instructions.
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than tile ()tiler).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a salcty lcature, lfyou arc unable to
insert tile plug flflly into the outlet, try reversing
the phlg. If the plug should still lail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not delirat the salcty purpo_ of tile polarized
plug by lorcing it in.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since lifts can rCSllll ill l]rc or eleclric sllock.
ObjectandLiquidEntry
Ne_er push objects ol any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
vollage points or short oul paris thal could resull
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill Ik]uid of any
kind on lhe set.
Attachments
Do no1 use aU,,iC]llnt:nts llOl reconlnlended by the
nlanu|_lcturer, as riley may Cause hazards,

Cleaning
Unplug tile set fi'onl the wall outlet befine
clemling or polishing it. Do not use liqukl clemlers
or aerosol cleaners. U_ a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning tile exterior of tile set.
long periods of time, unplug it from tile wall
oullel and disconnect file antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage 1olhe set due to
ligbming and power-line surges.
WaterandMoisture
Do nol use power-]hie operaled _ls llear waler
lor example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink. or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or nero a
swimndng pool. etc.
Power-CordProtection
Route tile power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by ilems placed upon or
against tbenl, paying particular attention to tile
plugs, receplacles, and the poinl where the cord
exils lrom tile appliance.
Accessories
Do llot place tile set Oil all /instable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. Tile set may lhll, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
danlage to tile set. Use only a carl stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
ii/anu filcl urcr.
Ventilation
Tile slots and openings in tile cabinet arc pro', ided
lor necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of tile set, and to protecl it Ii'oln
overhealing, lbese slots and openings musl never
be blocked or covered.
Never cover file slots and openings with a cloth
or ()tiler lnalerials,
Never block lhe slots and openings by placing
tile set on a bed, sola, rug, or other similar
surtace.
Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or buill-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilatkm is provided.
Do nol place tile set near or over a radialor or
Ileal register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlighl,
Lightning
For added protection Ior this set during a lightning
slorm, or when il is left unattended and unused fi)r
DamageRequiringService
Unplug tile set fi'oln tile wall outlet and rel_r
servicing to qualified service personnel under tile
lollowing conditions:
When tile power cord or phlg is damaged or
h'ayed.
If liquid has been spilled or objects hz_velallen
into lhe set.
If lfie set has been exposed to rain or water.
If the _t has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
If tile set does not operate normally when
lollowing tile operating instructions. Adjust
only lhose controls that are specified in lhe
operating instruclions, hnproper adjusmlent of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require exlensive work by a qualified
teclmician to restore the set lo norlnal operalion.
When lbe sel exhibits a distinct change in
perlormance this indicg_tes a need lot service.
Servicing
Do not attelllpl to service tile set yourselI as
opening or rcnloving covers may expose you IO
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Relcr all selwicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacementparts
_¢Vhellreph,cenlent parts are Ivquh'cd, be sure tile
service technician has used mplacelnent parts
specified by the manufi_cmrcr lhat have file same
characteristics as the original paris.
Unauthorized substimfions may r_2gu][in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon colnplelion oI any sel"_ice or repairs to tile
set, ask tile selwice technician to perfi)rm ro/llille
salcty checks (as specified by tile manuli_cturcr)
to detcrnline that file set is ill salP operating
ColldJlion.

Readthis first
Belk_re operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Replace the battery with the
specified type only. Otherwise, fire
or injury may result.
Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones cause
hearing loss.
RECYCLINGLITHIUM-IONBATTERIES
Liddum-lon batteries are rccydable.
You can hel l) pl-eqel-ve our
en_,'irOlllnent by rettlrning your
used rechargeable batteries to tile
collection and recycling location
nearesl you.
For more inlormalkm regarding
recycling of rechargeable baueries, call toll fiee 1-
800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged (51"leaking
Litllium-lon batteries.
Owner'sRecord
Tile model and serial numbers are located (511tile
bottom. Record tile serial number in the space
provkled below. Reli:r to these lnmlbers whene_ er
you cMl your Sony dealer regarding lifts product.
Model No. HDR-
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
i
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer hfformation Center 1-800-
222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
RegulatoryInformation
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-SRI 1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprilk_. San Diego. CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone nunlber: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1)This device lnay not cause
harmlul interli:mnce, and (2) this device must
accept any interlercncc received, including
iluerlcrcnce that may ciluse undesired operatkm.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-SR 12
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo. San Diego. CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of tile FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to tile lollowing two
conddions: (1)This device may not cause
harmlul interli:mnce, and (2) this device must
accept *my interlemnce received, including
intcrlcrcnce lhal may cause undesired operatkm.
Notes
HDR-SRI I/HDR-SRI2 is to be used with
the Haudycam Station Model DCRA-C210
and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.

CAUTION
You arc cautioned that any cllanges or
moditications not expressly approved in this
manual couM xoid your authority to operate this
equipment,
Note
This equipment has been tested andh)und to
conlply with tile lindls lor aClass B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 ol tile FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection againsl hannlul interlPrcnce in a
residential installation. This equipnlent generates,
uses, and can radiate radio lrequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance witll the
instructions, inay cause barmlu] interlPrcnce to
radio conlnlunicalions.
However, there is 11o guaranlee thal interlkrcncc
will not occur in a parlicular inslallation. If this
equipment does cause harmlul interlPmnce to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning tile equipment oil and on,
tile user is encouraged to tl)' IOcorrect tile
interlPrence by one or nloD2of tile lo]lowing
measures:
Rcorienl or relocate the receiving amenna.
lncmase the separation between the equipnlenl
rind receiver.
Conllect tile equipment into gin outlet on a
circuit diflcmnl fl'om thal to which the receiver
is connected.
Consull the dealer or all experienced radio/TV
technician lot llelp.
The supplied intcrli_ce cable must be used with tile
equipment ill order to conlply with the limits k)r a
digilal device pursuanl to Subparl Bof Parl 15 of
FCC Rules.
FortheStateofCalifornia,USAonly
Perchlorate Material - special handling nmy
apply, See
www.dlsc.ca,gov/hazardouswaste/perchloralc
Pcrchloratc Malerial: Lilhium ballery conlains
perchlorate.
Supplieditems
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
Handycam Station (1)
Componenl A/V cable (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type litllitltll battery is already inslalled.
•Rechargeable ballel T pack NP-FH60 (1)
• CD-ROM "Handycaul Applicalion Software"
(1) (p. 26)
Picture Motion Browser (Soltware)
PMB Guide
Handycam Handbook (PDF)
• "Operating Guide" (Tbis nlanual) (1)
[] [] [] []
Usingthe camcorder
• Tile cluncorder is not dustproollrd, dripproolPd
or walerproot_d. See "PrccmHions' (p. 32).
• Do not do any o1 tile lollowing when the
(Movie)/_ (Still) mode lamps or tile
ACCESS lamps (p. 13, 17) are lit or flaslling.
Otllerwise, the media may be damaged,
recorded images may be losl or otber
mall/lnctions could occur.
Eject file "Menlo W Stick PRO Duo"
Remove the batlclT pack or AC Adaplor lrom
tile camcorder
Apply mecllanical shock or vibration to lhe
canlcorder
• When connecting your cmncorder to anotller
device wil]l conmmnication cables, be sure to
insert the connector phlg ill the correct way.
Pushing the plug lorcibly into the lerminal will
damage tile lerminal and may result in a
illall/lnclion of your calncorder,

• Connect cables to tile connectors of tile
Handycanl Station when using your canlcorder
attached to the Handycam Station. Do not
connect the cables to both tile Handycanl
Station and your canlcorder.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
canlcorder. The internal hard disk of the
canlcorder nlay not be recognized or recording/
playback may not be possible.
• Do not u_ your canlcoMer ill very loud areas.
Tile hard disk of your canlcorder may not be
recognized, or recording may not be possible.
• To protect the internal hard disk hom shock by
dropping, tile camcorder has drop sensor
Ihnction*. When a drop occurs, or under a non-
gravity condition, tile block noise made when
lids flmction is activated by tile camcorder nlay
also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a
drop lvpeatedly, recording/playback may be
stopped.
• When tile tcnlperature of file camcorder
becomes extremely high or extlvmely low, you
nlay not be able to record or play back on the
catllcorder, due to tile protection l_alUl_2S of the
canlcorder being activated in such situatkms. In
this case. a message appears on tile LCD screen
or in tile viewfinder (p. 30).
• DO 11(71 IUrll on the camcorder in a low-plvssurc
area, where the altitude is more than 3.000
nleters (9,gh_l leer). Doing so may damage tile
hard disk drive of your canlcorder.
• If you repeat recording/deleting inlages k_r a
long lime, lragmentation of data occurs (in l]le
medkt, hnages cannot be saved or recorded. In
such a case, save your images on sonic type of
external nledia first, and then perlornl [MEDIA
FORMAT]*.
• Fasten the grip belt and hold your canlcorder
correctly while recording.
• To adjust tile LCD panel, open tile LCD panel
90 degrees to file camcorder (@), 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 nlirror nlode.
@90 degrees to the
camcorder
@90 degrees
(max.)
@180 deg rees (max.)
• Tile viewfinder and tile LCD screen are
manulactured using extremely high-prcciskm
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are
operational Ior elllrctive use. However, there
nlay be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that
appear constantly on the LCD screen. Tbese
points are normal results of the manuh_cturing
process and do not afl)ct the recording in ally
way.
• Renlove the insulation sheet belore using the
tenlote Conlnlander.
Insulation sheet
f
Typesof"MemoryStick"youcanuse
withyour camcorder
• For recording nlovies, it is reconmlended that
you use a '_[Vlemory Stick PRO Duo' ol I GB or
larger marked with:
II/]EMDRY_TJEK PIR_ DUO ( "Menloly Stick
PRO Duo")*
MEMllRYSTI[RPRI]-HI_[III[I ('Memoly Stick
PRO-HG Duo")
* Marked wilh Mark2 or not, either call be
used.
• A "Memo W Stick PRO Duo" of 1117to g GB has
been confirnled to operate correctly with this
camcorder.

• Seepage12lortilerecordablelimeofa
"MenloryStickPRODuo."
• "MenloWStickPRO Duo" and "Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo" are both called as "Memory
Stick PRO Duo" in this nlanual.
Onrecording
• Betore starlhlg to l_2cord, tesl tile recordillg
flmction to make sllre tile image and SOtllldare
recorded without any problems.
• Conlpensation tot tile contems of recordings
cannol be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfimction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
• TV color syslenls differ depending on lhe
countlT/rcgion. To view your recordings on a
TV. you need an NTSC system-based TV.
• Television programs, fihns, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such malerials nlW
be contrary to lhe copyrighl laws.
Onplayinghackrecordedimageson
other devices
• Your camcorder is comp_,tible wilh MPEG-4
AVC/H264 High Profile lor HD/high
definition) image quality recording. Tberelore,
you cannot play back images recorded with HD
(higll definition) image quality on your
camcorder with the lollowing devices;
Oilier AVCHD lormat compatible devices
wllich are not compatible with High Profile
Devices wllich are not compatible with the
AVCHD lornlat
Saveall yourrecordedimagedata
• To plvvent your image data fi'om being losL
sa_e all your recorded images on external media
periodically. It is recomnlended tbt you sltve
tile inl_ge data on a disc such as DVD-R using
your colnpuler*. Also, you c_ln save your hllilge
data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*.
Whenthe¢amcorderisconnectedtoa
computer
• Do llO[ try to |]ll'tllat tile tliJrd disk of the
Calllcorder using a conlpllter. If you do so, your
canlcorder may not operate COITcctly.
Note ondisposal/transfer
• E_en if you perlornl [MEDIA FORMAT]* or
Iornlatling tim llard disk of tile camcorder, you
may not delete data frolll tile hard disk
completely. When yoll transler tile camcorder, it
is rcconllncnded that you perklrm [_)
EMPTY]* to prevem the recovery of your data.
Also. when you dispose of tile camcorder, it is
reconlmended lllal you deslroy tile actual body
of tile canlcorder,
Aboutlanguagesetting
• Tile on-screen disph,ys in each local language are
used lot illustrating the operating procedures.
Change the screen language belorc using your
canlcorder if necessal T (p. 11).
Aboutthis manual
• Tile images of the LCD screen used in this
n/amml lor illustratkm purposes are c_ptumd
using a digital still canlera, and lberelom may
appegw dillerenl fl'om the actual inlages of tile
LCD screen.
• Ill this Operating Guide. the hard disk of your
canlcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are
called "nledia."
• The screensbots are liom Windows Vista. The
scenes may vary depending on the operating
systenl of the conlputer,
* Reler also to "Handycanl Handbook" (PDF) and
"PMB Guide."

Tableof Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 2
Read this first ................................. 4
Step 1:Charging the battery pack
..................................................... 9
Step 2: Turning the power on, and
setting the date and time ............ 11
Changing the language setting
................................................... 11
Step 3: Selecting the media ......... 12
Recording ..................................... 14
Playback ....................................... 15
Playing the image on a TV .......... 16
Name and functions of each part
................................................... 17
Indicators displayed during recording/
playback ..................................... 19
Performing various functions -"1_
HOME" and ,,0__-OPTION". ......... 21
Saving images .............................. 24
Deleting images ........................... 25
Performing with a computer ......... 26
Installing and viewing "Handycam
Handbook" (PDF) ...................... 26
Installing "Picture Motion Browser"
................................................... 26
Troubleshooting ........................... 29
Precautions .................................. 32
Specifications ............................... 34

Step1: Chargingthe batterypack
Battery pack
5
DC IN jack
-- §/CHG lamp
1
2 POWER switch
DC plug To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
AC Adaptor
Power cord (Mains lead)
You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack (H series) after
attaching it to your camcorder,
O Notes
•You cannot attach any "InLoLITHIUM" batte D'
pack oIh¢l" Ihall Ihe H SCl'JCs to yotlr Cal/lcordel.
4
/ Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the Handycam
Station.
Be sure thai tile • mark on the DC plug
is facing up.
/i
HI, Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
5 Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station securely.
The ,_/CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The ,_/CHG (charge)
lamp turns off Yvhen the battery pack is
fully charged. Remove the camcorder
from the Handycam Svation.
2Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
0Turn the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (the default setting).
To remove the battery pack
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (('HG).
Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and
remove the b:_ttery pack.
BATT (battery release) lever
m

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10
Tochargethe batterypack usingonly
the ACAdaptor
Turn the PC'WER ',witch to OFF (CH(-;),
then conttect the AC Adaptur directly tu tile
DC IN.jack un the camcorder.
POWER switch
With the • mark
on the right
DC IN jack
DC plug Open Ihe jack
Cover.
Charging time:
Appruximate tithe (rain.) required when
you fitlly charge a completely exhausted
battery pack.
Recording/Playback time:
Appruximate time (rain.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
"HD" stands for high defitfition image
quality, and "SD" stands for standard image
quality.
(Unit:rain.)
HD SD HD SD
Charging time 135
Recording time*_.2
Continuous 85 105 9(1 1(15
recording time
Typical
recording 40 50 40 50
time*3
Playback time .2 130 130 140 140
"1 [REC MODEl: SP
*2When lhe LCD backlighl is on
.3 Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeal recording start/stop, turning the
power on/otl and zoonfing.
On the battery pack
•When you rcnlove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor. turn tile POWER
swilch to OFF (CHG) and nlake sure thai the
(Movie) lamp/_ (Slill) lamp (p. I1)1
ACCESS lamps (p. 13, 17) am turned o11.
• The power will not be supplied liom the batte U
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycum
Station, even when tile power cord (mains lead)
is disconnected fiom the wall omlet (wall
socket).
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Tinles nle_lsurcd whell using the Calllcorder _lt
25°C 177°F)/lO°C to 30°C/50°F to 86°F) is
recommended).
• The available recording and playback time will
be shorter when you Ilse your c_lnlcorder ill ]OW
telnperatures.
• The available recording and playback time will
be shorter depending on the conditions under
which yoll use yollr camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor liom the wall outlel (wall socke0
immedialely if any malfunclion occurs while
using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaplor placed ill a narrow
space, such as between a wall and filrniturc.
• Do not sholl-circuil the DC plug of ltle AC
Adaptor or bauery terminal widl any metallic
ot!iects. This may cause a nmlhmction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned oil AC power
source (mains) is slill supplied 1o it while
connected 1o the wall outlel (wall sockeQ via die
AC Adaptor.

Step2: Turningthe poweron, andsettingthe
date andtime
"_ (HOME) (p. 21 )
Touch Ihe button on the
LCD screen.
POWER switch
2
\
POWER
(¢_e)
0_ Oa
When using the
camcorder lk)rthe
first time, the
ICLOCK SETI
screen appears on
the LCD screen.
m
g
1While 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
(Still): To record still images
Go to step 3when you turn on your
camcorder for the first time.
• When you turn on _ (Still) lamp, the
screen aspecl ratio is changed to 4:3
autonmtically.
2Touch 1_ (HOME) -* i,m
(SETTINGS) -_ [CLOCK/
[] LANG] -_ [CLOCK SET].
3Select the desired geographical
area with H/_, then touch
[NEXT].
4Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME],
[Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day),
hour and minute, then touch rsgl.
The clock starts.
"_° Tips
• The date and lime does not appem"during
recording, but riley are automatically recorded
on lhe media, and can be displayed during
playback.
• You can turn olf the operation beeps by
touching _ (HOME)--_ _(SETTINGS) -+
[SOUND/DISP SET] --+ [BEEP] --+ [OFF].
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Touch 1_ (HOME) --+ _ (SETTINGS)
-+ [CLOCK/[] LANG] -+
[[] LANGUAGE SET], then select the
desired language.
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Step3:Selectingthe media
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You can select the hard disk or "Mentory
Stick PRO Duo" as the recording/playback/
editing media on your cmncorder. Select the
media for movies and still images
separately.
The default setting is hard disk for movies
and still images. Hard disk
@
image
fO Notes
• You can dorecording/playback/ediling
operatk)ns lot the selected media. When you
want to change media, reselect the media.
• Therecordable lime with [HDSPI recording
mode (the delmlll seUing) is as Rdlows:
On lhe inlernal hard disk: approx. 17 h 50 m
(HDR-SR1 lh approx. 36h/HDR-SRI 2)
On a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (4 GB)made
by Sony Corporation: approx. 1h 5 m
"_° Tips
• Checkthe nunlber of recordable still imageson
lhe LCD screen ol your camcorder (p. 19).
1Touch _(HOME) --+
(MANAGE MEDIA).
e_
*" Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to
select the media for movies.
The media selling screen appears.
3Touch the desired media and
image quality.
indicates HI)/high definition)
image quality, :rod _ indicates SD
(standard definition) image quality.
4Touch [YES] -+ log].
The media is changed.
To select the media for still images
Touch [PHOTO MEDIA SET] in step 2,
then touch Ihe desired media.
To check the media setting
(!) Turn the POWER sxvitchrepeatedly to light
up the _ (Movie)/ff']l (Still) lamp,
depending on which media setting you
want to check.
(_) Check the media icon on the screen.
Media icon
@: Hard disk
: "Memory Stick PRO Duo"
Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" if
"Memory Stick PRO Duo" has been
selected as the media.
For types of "Memory Stick" you can use in
your camcorder, see page 6.

1 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO
Duo."
t[_Open the Men3ory Stick Duo cover in
the direction of the arrow.
t_ Insert the "MemoUStick PRO Duo"
into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the
right direction until it clicks.
O Ck)se the Memory Stick Duo cover.
ACCESS lamp ("Memory
Stick PRO Duo")
," If you have selected "Memory
Stick PRO Duo" as the movie
media, turn the POWER switch
until the _ (Movie) lamp lights
up.
If the POWER switch is set to OFF
(CHG), turn il on while pressing tile
green bullon.
3Touch [YES].
To record only still images on a
"Memory Stick PRO Duo," touch INOI.
To eject the "Memory Stick PRODuo"
Open the Memory Slick Duo cover and
lighlly push the "Memory Slick PRO Duo"
in once.
Notes
• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover
during recording.
• II you l_rce the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" inlo
the slot in tile wrong direction, the "Memory
Stick PRO Duo," the Memory Stick Duo slot. or
image dala may be damaged.
• If [Failed to create a new Image Databa_ File.
11nlay be possible that there is not enough five
space.I is displayed in step 3. lormat the
"Memory Stick PRO Duo." Note that lonnalfing
will delete all dam recorded on the "Menlory
Stick PRO Duo?'
• When inselting or ejecting lhe "Menlory Stick
PRO Duo." be camlhl so that the "Memol T
Stick PRO Duo" does not pop oul and drop,
m
g
g.
The [Create a new hnage Database
File.] screen appears on the LCDscreen
when you insert a new "Memory Stick
PRODuo."
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The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 12). In the default
selting, both movies and still images are recorded on the hard disk.
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POWER switch []
: To record 111o'_'Jes
: To record still images
1_" (HOME) []
(p. 21)
START/STOP []
[STBY] _ [REC]
l!o+
tOTO ...... _' ,,.oo
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Flashing _ Lights up
START/STOP []
1Turn the POWER switch [] until the respective lamp lights up.
Press Ihe green button only v,'hen Ihe POWER sv,itch [] is in the OFF/CHG) position.
2Start recording.
Press START/STOP [] (or [_).
To stop recording, press START/STOP []
/or [_l/ again.
Press PHOTO [] lightly to adjust the
focus O(a beep sounds), then press
it fully _ (a shutter click sounds).
UMI appears heside (_ or _. When IIIlUll
disappears, the image has been recorded.
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"_° Tips
•You can check lhe recordable lime and the
remaining capacity by pressing '_ (HOME)
_ (MANAGE MEDIA) _ [MEDIA
INFO].
• You can capture still images by pressing
PHOTO _ during movie recording.
• Tile inaxitllUtll continuous recordable lime of
movies is approxinmlely 13 hours.
• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the nexl
movie file is created automatically.

Playback
You can play back the image recorded in the media that has been sel on the media selling
(p. 12). ht tile defaull setting, the images on tile hard disk are played back.
[] (VIEW IMAGES) [] (3
/
2POWER switch []
[] (VIEW IMAGES) []
(&)Goes to the I_ (Fihn Roll Index) screen
(_)Goes to the [] (Face hldex) screen
@Goes to _ (HOME)
@ Previous 6 images
(_) Next 6 images
(&) Returns to file recording screen
(_ Displays movies with HD (high delinition)
image quality*
_) Displays still images =o
(_) Searches Ior images by date o
@ _ (OPTION) __.
* _ appears when you select the n'_ovie wilh SD
(standard delinition) image quality in [MOVIE "1o
MEDIA SET] (p. 12),
1Turn the POWER switch [] to turn on your camcorder.
2Press [] (VIEW IMAGES) [] (or [_).
Tile VISUAL INDEX screen appears on tile LCD screen (ll may take some seconds).
g
3Start playback.
Touch the _or _ tab, then select
the desired movie to play back.
Beginningolthe Toggles Play
ii]o!,Je/previOllS or Pause ils
IDov]e yoII tOllch Next l/lOV]e
Sto _
INDEX screen) _ (OPTION)
Touch the _tab, then select the
desired still image to play back.
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Goes to the V[SUAL Previous/Next
INDEX screen _ (OPTION)
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To adjust the sound volume of movies
When ph_ying back a movie, touch
(OPTION) --+ [_ tab --+ [VOLUME],
Ihen adjusl tile vcllume wilh _/_.
"_" Tips
• On the VISUAL INDEX scrcen, IIm,-t/_-appears
with the image on tile lab that was inost rccently
played back/mcorded. When you touch an
image marked with Ilk-I/,, you can play it back
flom the point it was previously stopped.
Conttectiott methods attd quality uf the
image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard
defittitiott)) viewed on the TV screett differ
depeuding un what type of TV is connected.
and the counectors used.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
source (p. 9).
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
ONotes
• When recording, _t [X.V.COLORI to ION] to
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Sortie
svttings may need to be m/iusted on the TV
when playing back. Relcr to the instruction
manual of your TV lot details.
Operation flow
Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Refer to tile iustrtlction tnauuals of tile
TV.
+
Connect your camcorder and TV
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].
Touch _ (HOME) --+ _ (OTHERS)
--+ [TV CONNECT Guide].
Make the required output settings
on your camcorder.
Handycam Station AtVOUT
Q
AN Remote
Connector
Open the jack cover.
(J Notes
• When tile A/V connecting cable is used to
output images, inlages are output wilh SD
(standard definition) image qualily.
• Your camcorder and tile Handycam Station are
equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V
OUT jack (p. 17). Connect the A/V connecting
cable or componenl A/V cable either to the
Handycam Slation or to your camcorder. If you
connecl A/V connecting cables or component A/
V cable to both file Handycam Station and your
camcorder al lhe same time, image dJsl/irbance
may occur.
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Nameandfunctionsof eachpart
Buttons, .jacks, etc., which are not explained
in other chapters, are explained here.
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Handycam Station
[] Power zoom lever
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
You can magnify still images from about
I.l to 5 times the original size (Playback
ZOOIII ).
• When you touch the screen during playb_ck
zoom,the poinl you touchedwill be displayed in
the cenler of the LCDscreen.
[] Eyecup
[] Viewfinder
You can view images on the viewfinder
with the LCD panel closed. The viewfinder
is usel)d when you want to avoid wearing
down the battery, or when the image seen
on the LCD panel is poor.
[] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
Move up the viewfinder and move the
viewfiuder lens a;liustmeut lever until the
image is clear.
[] QUICK ON button
When you press QUICK ON, the
camcorder goes to sleep mode (power
saving mode) instead of turning off. The
QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during
sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again to start
recording next time. Your camcorder
returns to recording standby in
approximately 1 second.
The power turns off automatically if you do
uot operate your camcorder for a certaiu
period during sleep mode.
[] ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)
When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing,
your camcorder is writing/reading data.
[] Hook for a shoulder belt
Attach the shoulder belt (optional).
[] Speaker
[] NIGHTSHOT switch
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON/{_}
appears) to record in dark places.
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[] Zoom buttons
Press for zooming in/out.
You call magnify still images from about
1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback
ZOOI)]).
• When you loucb thescreenduring playback
zoom,the point you touched willbe displayed in
tilecenter of the LCDscreen.
[] RESET button
Press RESET to initialize all the settings
including the clock setting.
[] EASY button
Press EASY to display _ and most of
the settings are set automatically lk_reasy
recording/playback. To cancel, press EASY
again.
[] 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 switch
is set to OFF (CHG), you can check the
remafifiug battery.
[] Built-in microphone
Souud picked up by the internal
microphone is converted to 5. Ich surround
sound and recorded.
[] Flash
The flash will flash automatically
depending on recording conditions in the
default setting.
Touch {_" (HOME) --+ _ (SETTINGS)
--+ ]PHOTO SETTINGS] --+ ]FLASH
MODE] to change the setting.
[] Remote sensor/InlYared port
Receives the signal from the Remote
(-'olnmau(ler.
[] Camera recording lamp
The camera recording lamp lights up in red
during recording. The lamp flashes when
the remaining media capacity or battery
power is low.
[] Tripod receptacle (Bottoln surface)
Attach a tripod (optional) to the tripod
receptacle using a tripod screw (optional:
the length of the screw must be less than 5.5
mm (7/32 in.)).
[] MANUAL button
You can display the [DIAL SETTING]
screen with pressing and holding the
manual button.
[] [] (back light) button
Press [] (back light) to display [] for
adjusting the exposure lk_rbacklit subject.
Press [] (back light) again to cancel the
backlight function.
[] CAM CTRL dial
You can use the menu item assigned on the
[DIAL SETTING] screen.
[] MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
When an external microphone (optional) is
commcted, it takes precedence over the
Built-in microphone (p. 18).
[] Q (headphones) jack
[] HDMI OUT (mini) jack
Connect with the HDMI cable (optional).
[] A/V Remote Connector/A/V OUT
jack
Connect with the component A/V cable or
A/V connecting cable.
[] _ (USB)jack
Connect with the USB cable.
[] "_ (DISC BURN) button
Create adisc by' connecting the camcorder
to a comlmter, etc. For details, see "PMB
Guide" (p. 28).
[] Active Interface Shoe/J _[_os_,o_
The Active h_tertace Shoe supplies power
to optional accessories such as a video light,
a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can
be turned on or off as you operate the
POWER switch on your camcorder.
[] Interface connector
Connect your camcorder and the Handycam
Station.

Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback
Recording movies
Recording still images
%-
Viewingmovies
Viewingstillimages
[] HOME buttun
[] Remaining battery (approx.)
[] Recording status ([STBY]/standby) or
[REC] (recording))
[] Recording quality (HD/SD) and
Recurding mode/FH/HQ/SP/LP)
[] Recording/playback media
[] Counter (hour/minute/second)
[] Recording remaining time
[] OPTION button
[] FACE DETECTION
[] VIEW IMAGES button
[] Face Index set
[] 5. lch surround recording
[] hnage size
[] Appruximate number uf recurdable still
images and medi_dDuriug still image
recurding
[] Return button
[] Playback mode
[] Current playing movie numbeffNumber
of total recorded movies
[] Previous/Next button
[] Vide() operation buttons
[] Current playing still image numbeff
Number of total recurded still images
[] Playback folder
Displays only when the playback media
of still images is a "Memury Stick PRO
DUU."
[] Slide show button
[] Data file name
[] VISUAL INDEX button
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Following indicators appear during
recording/playback to indicate the settings
of your camcorder.
Upper left Center Upper right
Upperright
wmr_ BLACK FADER
FADEf_ _ADgR
_L-do_ LCD backlighl off
_ Drop sensor off
'_3 Drop sensor activated
O+Q 0+g2] Media for still images
Bollom
Upper left
.b5.1ch ,,b2ch AUDIO MODE
Self-limer recording
@ §+ §= Flash, REDEYE
REDUC
_" BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
_,L MICREF LEVEL low
4:3 W[DE SELECT
Center
1_0.2M _7.GM [] IMAGE SIZE
C*D Slide show set
[] NightShot
S[_ Super NighiShot
L-_] Cok)r Slow Shutter
D PictB rklge connecting
c\_[13[_,.-10
_@,, _ Warning
Bottom
[] Face Index
t_J FACE DETECTION
P_ Picture effect
D_ Digital ell_:ct
t_ _ •Manual l_)cus
{i{!:"[] &5 @SCENE SELECTION
[] Backlight
_ @,_ _mz+ White balance
'_,-_ SteadyShot off
EXPOSURE/
SPOT METER
[] AE SHIFT
WB SHIFT
T_ TELE MACRO
[_ ZEBRA
({_OLOR_) X.V.COLOR
[_lrW _T CONVERSION LENS
_° Tips
• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see. See
"HmKlycam HalKlbook" (PDF) t_r details,
• The recording dale and time is recorded
aulonlalically on the lnedia, They are nol
displayed while recording, However, you can
check lhem as [DATA CODEI during playback,
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