Sony DCR-PJ5E User Manual

Table of Contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBClick“Handycam” HandbookDCR-PJ5E/SR21E/SX21E 2011 Sony Corporation 4-290-837-11(1)

10Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBMaking good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100GBTable of contents Useful recording techniques IndexPHOTO SETTINGS ...70PLAYBACK ...71Playback ...

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11Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBAdditional information Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBGetting startedStep 1: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (

13Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB NotesYou cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorde

14Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBTo remove the battery packClose the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and

15Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBStep 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 Open the LCD screen of your camc

16Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB5 Select [NEXT] with  of the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector.6

17Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBUsing the Multi-selector Turn the desired button on a light with /// of the multi-select

18Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBStep 3: Preparing the recording mediaThe recording media that can be used differs depending on

19Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBSelecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR21E) Select (MENU)  [Show others]  [MEDIA

2Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBUsing the “Handycam” HandbookYou will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in

20Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBSize of memory cards that can be used with your camcorder Only “Memory Stick Duo” media that

21Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBRecording/PlaybackRecordingIn the default setting, movies are recorded on the following recordi

22Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.Your camcorder turns on.You can switch recording mode

23Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB NotesIf you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.The max

24Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB Press MODE until the (Photo) icon appears.The LCD screen display switches for photo recor

25Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBUseful functions for recording movies and photosZoomingYou can magnify images up to 67× times t

26Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB[FOCUS][TELE MACRO][STEADYSHOT][BACK LIGHT][FACE DETECTION] NotesINTELLIGENT AUTO is set to [OF

27Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBThe length of time you can use the battery pack is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT.When yo

28Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBPlayback on the camcorderIn the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the fol

29Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you select the

3Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBRead this firstSupplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Powe

30Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBTipsWhen viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen.

31Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBUseful functions for playing movies and photosSearching for desired images by date (Date Index)

32Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB Select / to select the desired movie. Select / to search for the desired scene, then s

33Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBPlaying back a series of photos (Slide show)Select on the photo playback screen.The slide sho

34Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBUsing the built-in projector (DCR-PJ5E)You can enjoy recorded movies or photos using the built-

35Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB Press PROJECTOR.To change the aspect ratio while using the projector Select (MENU)  [Show

36Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBPlaying images on a TVConnect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V con

37Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBWhen your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)Connect the yellow plug of

38Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBMaking good use of your camcorderDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting

39Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBTo delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time NotesYou cannot delete pho

4Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBplayback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.TV color syst

40Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBProtecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them

41Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBDividing a movie1 Select (MENU)  [Show others]  [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category).2 Sel

42Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBCapturing a photo from a movie (DCR-SR21E)1 Select (MENU)  [Show others]  [PHOTO CAPTURE]

43Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBDubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR-SR21E)D

44Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB Select  [YES]   .TipsTo check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [M

45Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBUsing the Playlist of moviesThe Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you ha

46Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBMovies added to the Playlist appear. Select the movie you want to play back.The Playlist is

47Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBSaving movies and photos with a computerCreating a disc with one touch(One Touch Disc Burn)Movi

48Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBImporting movies and photos to a computerMovies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be im

49Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBCreating a discYou can create a disc by selecting movies previously imported to your computer (

5Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBThe main differences in specification of this series are as follows.Recording mediaCapacity of i

50Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBUploading images to a media serviceThe application “PMB Portable” is pre-loaded in this camcord

51Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB Click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder.The Region Selection screen appears. Select

52Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBSaving images with an external deviceSaving images in external media (DIRECT COPY)You can save

53Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB5 Select [Copy.] on the camcorder screen.DCR-SR21E: Movies and photos in the internal recordi

54Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBTo play back images in the external media on the camcorder Select [Play without copying.] in s

55Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBCreating a disc with a DVD writer, recorderCreating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDir

56Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBWhen creating multiple copies of the same discWhen dubbing images in the memory card (DCR-SR21E

57Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBCreating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect ExpressYou can save movies on a di

58Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBCreating a disc with a recorder, etc.You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc

59Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBWhen you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the

6Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBOperation flowGetting started (p. 12)Prepare the power source and recording media.Recording movi

60Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBCustomizing your camcorderUsing menusUsing the menus, you can perform useful functions and chan

61Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB Select . Select [Show others] on the [MY MENU] screen (p. 61). Select the menu item to be

62Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBTipsWhen an external storage device is connected, the exclusive [MY MENU] appears.Using the O

63Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBMenu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) categorySCENE SELECTION 65FADER 65WHITE BAL. 66EXPOSURE 67FOCU

64Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBDISPLAY SET 75OUTPUT SETTINGSTV TYPE 36DISP OUTPUT 75CLOCK/LANGCLOCK SET 15AREA SET 75SUMM

65Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operati

66Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBBLACK FADERFades in/out with the black effect.Out InTo cancel the fader before starting the ope

67Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBEXPOSUREYou can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subjec

68Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting)See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation.The de

69Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBrecorded in Face Index. To play back from the Face Index, see page 32.AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOO

7Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBAdvice for successful recording To get good results in recording Stabilizing your camcorderWhen

70Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation.The def

71Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB PLAYBACK (Items for playback)See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation.VISUAL INDEXSee page

72Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB EDIT (Items for editing)See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation.DELETESee page 38.PROTECTS

73Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media)See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation.MEDIA SETT

74Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBREPAIR IMG.DB F.See page 80, 83. GENERAL SET (Other setup items)See “Using menus” (p. 60) on t

75Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBIf you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the

76Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBOTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODEWhen your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a dem

77Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBAdditional information TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow

78Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB[MICREF LEVEL][DROP SENSOR] (DCR-SR21E)[BACK LIGHT]The following menu items return to the defau

79Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBImages stored on the memory card cannot be deleted.The maximum number of images that you can de

8Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB Useful recording techniquesCapturing images beautifully without troublesome settingINTELLIGENT

80Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBA vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.This occurs wh

81Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBNo image is projected.The temperature of the projector may be high. Turn off the camcorder, and

82Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBCannot use Because of following settings[BACK LIGHT] [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE], [FIREWORKS][FACE D

83Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBFast flashingThere are not enough free spaces for recording images. After storing the images on

84Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBBuffer overflowA memory card on which recording and deleting has been repeated or formatted on

85Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBRecording time of movies/number of recordable photosExpected time of recording and playback wit

86Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBmoving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recor

87Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions usin

88Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time diffe

89Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBMaintenance and precautionsAbout the memory cardMemory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS

9Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBTable of contentsUsing the “Handycam” Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBNotes on using the “Memory Stick Micro” mediaTo use “Memory Stick Micro” media with your camcor

91Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB [Show others]  [POWER SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [A.SHUT OFF]  [NEVER], an

92Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBYou use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.You use your camcorder in a hot and humid pla

93Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBNote on disposal/transfer (DCR-SR21E)Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [DELETE ALL] or [MEDI

94Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBNotes on the LicenseANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT

95Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBQuick referenceScreen indicatorsUpper leftIndicator MeaningMENU button (60)Self-timer recording

96Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBParts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages.DCR-SR21E Lens LENS COVER switch Built-

97Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGB (VIEW IMAGES) button (28) PROJECTOR button (34) Projector lens PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (34

98Table of contents Useful recording techniques IndexGBDCR-PJ5E/SX21E Power zoom lever (25) PHOTO button (24) POWER lamp START/STOP button (22) B

99GBTable of contents Useful recording techniques IndexIndexDISPLAY SET ........75DISP OUTPUT .......75DIVIDE