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Operating Guide
DCR-SR30E/SR40E/SR50E/
SR60E/SR70E/SR80E
Also refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)
By referring to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)
contained in the supplied CD-ROM, you can find
more detailed information on how to use the
camcorder.
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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Page 3: Read This First
If you should lose the fuse cover, please If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the contact your nearest Sony service station. application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE... -
Page 4: Notes On Use
Notes on use Note on operational temperatures • The camcorder is not dust proofed, drip proofed or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p.29). • When the temperature of the camcorder becomes • To prevent the hard disk from being broken or extremely high or extremely low, you may not recorded images from being lost, do not remove record or playback the camcorder to provide the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read this first ....................3 Notes on use .....................4 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............6 Step 2: Charging the battery pack.............8 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time....10 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording ......11 Recording/Playback Recording ....................12 Playback....................13... -
Page 6: Step 1: Checking Supplied Items
Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.8) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.9) Mains lead (1) (p.8) - Page 7 Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Page 8: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack
Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch Battery pack lamp DC IN jack DC plug Mains lead To the AC Adaptor wall socket You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to Set the camcorder onto the your camcorder. - Page 9 To charge the battery pack using only Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/ the AC Adaptor off and zooming. Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the On the battery pack DC IN jack on the camcorder.
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Page 10: Step 3: Turning The Power On And Setting The Date And Time
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time When using the camcorder for Touch the the first time, the [CLOCK SET] button on the screen appears on the LCD LCD screen. screen. CLOCK SET & AREA1 GMT +0.0 Lisbon , London SUMMERTIME... -
Page 11: Step 4: Making Setting Adjustments Before Recording
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 2 180 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder 2 90 degrees (max.) 16:9 (wide) Open the LCD screen 90 degrees Fasten the grip belt and hold your to the camcorder (1), then rotate camcorder correctly. -
Page 12: Recording
Recording Lens cover Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch (DCR-SR50E/ PHOTO SR60E/SR70E/SR80E). Shutter Beep click 60min FINE 1.0M P-MENU Flashing b Lights up START/STOP B START/STOP A 00:01:00 60min P-MENU START/ STOP [STBY] b [REC] Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up. -
Page 13: Playback
Playback Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Searching for the desired images by date Recording 60min 60min DATE EDIT date 21 12 2006 12:34:01 Previous The last recorded/played back 6 images movie is marked with i. -
Page 14: Parts And Functions Used For The Camcorder
Parts and functions used for the camcorder Handycam Station 7 Recording lamp Recording (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E) 1 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch The recording lamp lights up red during recording. The lamp flashes when the To record in dark places, set the remaining capacity for the battery or the hard NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. - Page 15 qs Shoulder belt hook qa Speaker To attach the shoulder belt, attach the Sound comes out from the speaker while shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder playing back. to the shoulder belt hook. qh EASY button qd BACK LIGHT button Refer to the instructions on EASY button in To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, “Recording”.
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Page 16: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images 60min 00:01:00 60min [ 60min ] P-MENU P-MENU 1 Remaining battery (approx.) 8 Image size (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/ SR70E/SR80E) 2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 9 Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / [REC] (recording)) q;... - Page 17 Center Indicators on the LCD screen Indicator Meaning When you can change the setup items, or NightShot plus during recording or playback, following indicators are displayed. Super NightShot plus Color Slow Shutter Upper left Upper center Upper right PictBridge connecting 60min STBY 00:01:00...
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Page 18: Deleting Images
Deleting images Playing the image on a Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 Select the (Movie) tab or the (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S (Still) tab on the VISUAL INDEX VIDEO 2 (optional). -
Page 19: Performing With A Computer
Macintosh, apply the compliant software introduced on the following website. • The system requirements for Macintosh are also shown on the website. Pixela home page: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/ Compliant Software: 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. – Capty MPEG Edit EX (Video editing The installation screen for “Handycam software) Handbook”... - Page 20 CPU : Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not (Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or faster connected to the computer. recommended), or the equivalent CPU 2 Turn on the computer. Application : DirectX 9.0c or later (This •...
- Page 21 9 Select a folder to save the software, then click 2Click [Next]. [Next]. 3Click [Finish]. 0 Select [PAL], then click [Next]. qd Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my qa Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the computer now.] is checked, then click Program] screen.
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Page 22: Performing Various Functions - Setup
Performing various functions - Setup Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly until the respective lamp lights up. : Settings for movies : Settings for still images : Settings for PLAY/EDIT Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item. To change the setup items Unavailable items will be grayed out. -
Page 23: Setup Items
Setup items Available setup items vary depending on the operating mode. Unavailable items will be grayed out on the LCD screen of the camcorder. For details, refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE: Records images effectively in various situations. SPOT METER: Adjusts and fix the exposure to a subject. -
Page 24: Standard Set
HDD SET HDD FORMAT: Initializes the hard disk drive. HDD INFO: Displays free hard disk space of the hard disk drive. DROP SENSOR: Deactivates the camcorder when detecting a drop for data protection. EMPTY HDD: Prevents data on the hard disk drive from being recovered. –... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, refer to the following table to troubleshoot them. If your problem persists, remove the power source and contact with your Sony dealer. Note before sending your camcorder for repair • Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending on the problem. - Page 26 Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images. • Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) or the (Still) lamp (p.10). • Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder. You cannot press PHOTO while [CAPTURE] or appears on the LCD screen.
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Page 27: Warning Indicators
If your problem persists even after (Warning on the hard disk of the you have tried a couple of times, contact your camcorder)* Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. - Page 28 (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)* • The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. • The camcorder is unsteady, so camera- shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image.
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Page 29: Precautions
Never leave them exposed to • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as – consult with your local authorized Sony service under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car facility. parked in the sun. They may malfunction or –... -
Page 30: Rechargeable Battery
On handling the casing Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall socket • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body using the AC Adaptor supplied with your with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and camcorder, and leave your camcorder with then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. -
Page 31: Specifications
Specifications System Effective (Still, 4:3) Approx. 1 000 000 pixels Video compression format Effective (Still, 16:9) MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Approx. 750 000 pixels Hard Disk Lens DCR-SR30E/SR40E/SR50E/SR60E Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 30 GB Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 in.) DCR-SR70E/SR80E DCR-SR30E/SR40E 60 GB Optical:20 ×... - Page 32 Input/Output connectors Dimensions (Approx.) 69 × 71 × 117 mm (2 3/4 × 2 7/8 × 4 5/8 in.) DCR-SR30E/SR40E/SR50E/SR70E (w×h×d) including protrusions 69 × 71 × 117 mm (2 3/4 × 2 7/8 × 4 5/8 in.) Audio/Video output (w×h×d) including protrusions with supplied 10-pin connector battery attached...
- Page 33 AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Current consumption Corporation. 0.35 - 0.18 A • “Memory Stick Duo” is a trademark of Sony Power consumption Corporation. 18 W • “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” is a Output voltage trademark of Pixela Corporation.
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