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2-698-884-11(1)Handycam HandbookDCR-SR30E/SR40E/SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E© 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying withyour Hard DiskDrive Handycam10 Getting Sta

10You 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 co

100An unknown image appears on the screen.• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p.55). Touch the LCD screen.An unknown indicator appears on the screen.•

101TroubleshootingThe ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.• Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk o

102Refer also to “Setup items” (p.104).The auto focus does not function.• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.50).• The recording conditions are not suitable for

103TroubleshootingBlack bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.52).The supplied Remote Commander d

104The data file name is not indicated correctly.• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the camcorder standa

105TroubleshootingYou cannot use [WHITE BAL.].• You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with:– NightShot plus– [SUPER NSPLUS]You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].

106You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.Scenes cannot be added in the Playli

107TroubleshootingThe computer does not recognize your camcorder.• Install the supplied software “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” (p.77).• Set the camco

108The image or sound on your camcorder cannot be played back correctly.• When you connect your camcorder to a computer not compatible with Hi-Speed U

109TroubleshootingThe beep sounds for five seconds.• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a w

11Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam The supplied software “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” is required.One Touch DVD Burn (p.80)Yo

110If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following.You can solve some of the symptoms by yourself. If your problem persists even after you

111Troubleshooting (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)*• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use

112Management file damaged. Create new file?• The image management file is damaged. When you touch [YES], a new image management file is created. When

113Troubleshootingx OtherE Please connect AC Adaptor.• You are trying to format the camcorder hard disk, while the battery capacity is low. Use the AC

114Power supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/

115Additional InformationSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorde

116The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/folder structure, when recording/playing back images on t

117Additional InformationThis unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series).Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” batt

118On use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations.– Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid places. Nev

119Additional InformationOn the LCD screen• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a malfunction of your cam

12Images 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 im

120x ProceduresConnect your camcorder to a wall socket using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER swit

121Glossary, Indexx ExtensionThe last three letters of a file name after “.”. The extension of a movie file recorded on the camcorder is “.MPG,” while

122x VISUAL INDEXThis function displays images of movies and still images you have recorded so that you can select those scenes you want to play back.

123Glossary, IndexNumerics12IMAGES ...5916:9 (wide)...2321-pin adaptor...404:3 ..

124Fragmentation...121FULL SPEED...58HHandycam Station ...13, 14Hard disk ...10, 75H

125Glossary, IndexPre-installed rechargeable battery ...119PreparationCamcorder ...13Computer...

126Warning messages...110WHITE BAL. (White balance) ...49, 105WHITE FADER ...54Wide angle...

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Printed in JapanAdditional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

13Getting StartedMake sure that you have following itemssupplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses indicates thenumber of that item su

14You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p.117) to your camcorder.• You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery p

15Getting Started5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely.Be sure to set the camcorder to the end.The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and ch

16To remove your camcorder from the Handycam StationTurn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both.When storing

17Getting StartedPlayback timeApproximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.DCR-SR30E/SR40EDCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E*

18To record, slide the POWER switch to turn on the respective lamp.When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.22).1 Remove th

19Getting StartedTo turn off the powerSlide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Put the lens cap back after turning off the power (DCR-SR30E/SR40E).• At th

2Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the

20Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).• Be careful not to press the buttons on

21Getting StartedYou can play back recorded images (p.27, 30), or change the settings (p.44) using the touch panel.Touch the buttons displayed on the

22Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time y

23Getting StartedBy recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution images.• If you intend to view images on a wide TV, r

24Easy Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all settings automatic with just one press of the EASY button. Since only basic functions b

25Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp.2

261 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Still) lamp.2 Press EASY.[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then ap

27Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the (PLAY

283 Start playback.Touch (Movie) tab, then touch the thumbnail of the movie to be played back.When playback from the selected movie reaches the last

29Recording/Playback1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the respective lamp.2 Start recording.• If the ACCES

3Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.For operating and handling the camcorder, refer to “Operating Guide” and “Handycam Han

301 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.• Moving the zoom lever cha

31Recording/PlaybackYou can search for desired images by date efficiently.1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.The VIS

32To use zoom ... 16Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.• Be careful not to

33Recording/PlaybackTo record in mirror mode... qsOpen the LCD screen qs 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the l

34To check the remaining battery ... qfSet the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO qf. If you press this button once, BATTERY INFO a

35Recording/PlaybackYou can check the last recorded movie/still image. Also, you can delete the checked images.1Slide the POWER switch to light up the

36Indicators displayed during recording/playback( ) is a reference page.The indicators during recording will not be recorded.Recording movies Recordin

37Recording/PlaybackWhen you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators are displayed.Upper leftUpper centerUpp

38Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.1 DATA CODE (p.58)Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded im

39Recording/PlaybackConnect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect

4• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the co

40• On some 4:3 TVs, the still images recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may not be displayed full screen. This is not a malfunction.• When you play back an

41Recording/PlaybackRecorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of the camcorder. Due to some limitations on the internal hard disk, make sur

42You can provide free hard disk space by deleting image data on the camcorder.• You can check the free hard disk space of the camcorder on [HDD INFO]

43Recording/PlaybackYou can delete movies or still images by date at once.1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.The VISUAL INDEX

441 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the respective lamp.2 Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item.Un

45Using the Setup items1 To uch t[SETUP].2 Select the desired setup item.Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is the s

46Setup itemsAvailable setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode.The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operati

47Using the Setup items*1The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained.*2DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E*3DCR-SR30E/SR40E*4DCR-SR60E/SR

48The default settings are marked with B.The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.See page 44 for details on selecting setup i

49Using the Setup itemsYou can fix the brightness of an image manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for example, you can avoid backlight sh

5Save all your recorded image data• In the case of your image data being damaged, save all your recorded images. It is recommended that you save the i

50Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions if you set it to [ON] (the default se

51Using the Setup itemsx FLASH LEVELHIGH( )Makes the flash level higher.B NORMAL ( )LOW ( )Makes the flash level lower.• The setting returns to [NORMA

52(optical zoom)DCR-SR30E/SR40EB OFFUp to 20 × zoom is performed optically.40 ×Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically, and after that up to 40 × zoom

53Using the Setup itemsThe default settings are marked with B.The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.See page 44 for details

54The default settings are marked with B.The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.See page 44 for details on selecting setup i

55Using the Setup itemsMOSAICPicture appears mosaic-patterned.See page 69.You can copy images to a computer when connecting your camcorder to your com

56The [DROP SENSOR] is set to [ON] as the default setting. When the drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder ( appears), you may not record/play ba

57Using the Setup itemsThe default settings are marked with B.The indicators in parentheses appear when the item is selected.See page 44 for details o

58The recorded image will not be affected even when you change the setting.x LCD BRIGHTYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.1 Adjust the br

59Using the Setup itemsCAMERA DATA3SteadyShot off4Exposure5White balance6Gain7Shutter speed8Aperture value9Exposure value• appears for an image recor

6Table of ContentsRead this first ... 2Notes on using the Har

60B ONA melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.OFFCancels the melody.B LCD PANELShows displays such as the counter on

61Using the Setup itemsYou can add desired setup items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings. This is convenient if you add frequentl

621 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [SORT].If the desired setup item is not displayed, touch / .2 Touch the setup item you want to move.3 Touch / to move

63Editing imagesA Playlist is a list displaying your favorite movies selected from the original movies.Playlist Glossary (p.121)• Do not remove the

644 Touch t [YES].To erase all the scenes at the same timeTouch [ERASE ALL] in step 2 t [YES].• The original images are not changed even if you erase

65Editing imagesYou can play the Playlist.1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD scree

66To cancel protection from the desired imageTouch the image marked with - in step 3. - mark disappears.You can set protection for selected images by

67Dubbing, PrintingYou can save images on your camcorder to VCRs or DVD recorders.Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adap

681 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.39).2 Insert the recording media for yo

69Dubbing, PrintingYou can record images or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of camcorder.Connect your camcorder to the wal

7To fix the exposure for the selected subjectTo add special effectsTo record in mirror modeTo use a tripodTo attach the shoulder beltPlaybackTo play b

701 Connect your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)

71Dubbing, PrintingYou can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer.• To print still

722 Touch [SET] t [COPIES].3 Select the number of copies to be printed with / .You can set a maximum of 20 copies of one image to be printed.4 Touch

73Dubbing, Printing2...Open the shoe cover.345...Open the jack cover.1 Shoe cover (DCR-SR50E/SR60E/SR70E/SR80E)2 Active Interface Shoe (DCR-SR50E/SR

74If you install “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” in the supplied CD-ROM on your computer (p.77), you can operate various functions by connecting the ca

75Performing with a computerWhen using the supplied software, you need the following system requirements below.OS : Windows 2000 Professional (Service

76• The system requirements for Macintosh are also shown on the website.Pixela home page:http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/sony/e/Compliant Software:– Capty

77Performing with a computerYou need to install the software to your Windows computer. The installation is only required once.1 Confirm that your camc

788 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next].9 Select a folder to save the soft

79Performing with a computer3 Click [Finish].13Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is checked, then click [Finish].The computer turns

8Creating the Playlist... 63Playing the Playlist...

80You can save images with ease by pressing the DVD BURN button on the Handycam Station (One Touch DVD Burn function) without any complex operations o

81Performing with a computer• When you play back a created DVD, the ending of each movie pauses for a few seconds. However, when you make the Seamless

82• If your computer has a USB keyboard and a USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them connected and connect the Handycam Station to an available U

83Performing with a computerSetting Seamless playback When you play back a created DVD, the ending of each movie pauses for a few seconds. When you ma

84You can view and edit images copied from the camcorder to your computer. Also, you can create a DVD with the copied materials. You can choose either

85Performing with a computer3 Connect the Handycam Station to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor.4 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Sta

86Images that have not been copied to a computer are automatically copied to your computer.• While copying images, do not apply vibration on the camco

87Performing with a computer[USB SELECT] appears on the LCD screen of the camcorder.• For connecting with the USB cable, see page 81.• Make sure no ot

8810Click the images you want to copy.The selected images on which you have clicked are marked with . Mark all the desired images with .• You can al

89Performing with a computerYou can view images copied to your computer.1 Double-click [ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder] on the desktop.ImageMixer Menu

9Glossary ...121Index...

90Still imageYou can print and expand images using the buttons at the top of the screen.• For data compatible with Exif, click (Exif) to display the

91Performing with a computerYou can delete unnecessary scenes from a movie copied to your computer.1 Turn on the computer.2 Double-click [ImageMixer

928 Check [Cut the specified range].9 Search the scene you want to delete by clicking or .10Drag and drop the first frame of the scene you want to

93Performing with a computerYou can create a DVD with an index menu by putting images on your computer as materials. You can also use edited images (p

948 Click [OK].ImageMixer3 DVD Authoring starts up.9 Click [ Write] tab t [Write] on the ImageMixer3 DVD Authoring screen.[Write settings] screen app

95Performing with a computerYou can save images in a Playlist on the camcorder to a DVD.• For creating a Playlist, refer to page 63.1 Confirm that the

9610Click [ Write] tab t [Write] on the ImageMixer3 DVD Authoring screen.[Write settings] screen appears.11Click [OK].DVD creation starts up.• When y

97Performing with a computerDue to limitation of the hard disk space of the computer, it is recommended that you delete the image data on the hard dis

98If you run into any problems using your camcorder, refer to the following table to troubleshoot them. If your problem persists, remove the power so

99TroubleshootingThe power does not turn on.• The battery pack is not attached to the camcorder. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.14)