Sony DCR-SR46 Handbook

3-286-670-11(1)Digital Video Camera RecorderHandycam HandbookDCR-SR45/SR46/SR65/SR85 2008 Sony CorporationGetting StartedEditingUtilizing recording m

10Using the HOME MENU1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power.2 Press (HOME) 

100Remote Commander (DCR-SR65/SR85) DATA CODE button (62)Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images when you press thi

Quick Reference101WARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in re. When the lithium battery becomes weak,

102Indicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording moviesRecording still imagesViewing moviesViewing still images HOME button (9, 55) Remain

Quick Reference103Indicators when you made changesFollowing indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.Upp

104GlossaryFragmentatione condition of a media in which les are divided into pieces scattered around the media. You may not save your images correct

Quick Reference105IndexNumeric12IMAGES ... 6316:9 ... 3516:9 WIDE ...

106HQ ... 57IIcon ... See Display indicatorsID-1/ID-2 ... 35Image management

Quick Reference107SS. NIGHTSHOT PLS (Super NightShot plus) ... 74Save ... 36SCENE SELECTION ...

Enjoying your camcorder113 Touch the item you want to learn more about.When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen.To apply the opt

12Getting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.e number in the parentheses

Getting Started13Step 2: Charging the battery packDCR-SR65/SR85:4DCR-SR45/SR46:You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 91) after

14the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the DC plug and the Handycam Station (DCR-SR65/SR85)

Getting Started15Charging timeApproximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.Battery pack Charging timeNP-FH40

16On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn o the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 17)/ACCES

Getting Started17Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeSet the date and time when using this camcorder for the rst time. If you

18To turn o the powerTurn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).Notes If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery

Getting Started19Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recordingOpening the LENS COVER manuallySlide the LENS COVER switch to open.Tips When you

2Read this before operating your camcorderBefore operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.Notes on

20Step 5: Selecting the mediaYou can select the hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/editing media on your camcorder. Select

Getting Started21Inserting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”Prepare a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if [MEMORY STICK] has been selected as the media.For types of “M

22Recording/PlaybackRecording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation)Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you

Recording/Playback23Playing back recorded movies/still images1 Turn the POWER switch  to turn on your camcorder.2 Press (VIEW IMAGES)  (or ).e

24Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen. You can slow down the playback

Recording/Playback25Recordinge images are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 20).e default setting is hard disk for both movies

26Recording movies1 Turn the POWER switch  until the (Movie) lamp lights up.2 Press START/STOP  (or ).To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

Recording/Playback27ZoomingYou can zoom in up to the magnications shown in the following table.(optical zoom)DCR-SR45/SR46 40 ×DCR-SR65/SR85 25 ×You

28Recording in dark places (NightShot plus)When you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, appears. You can record images in dark places.Notes e Nig

Recording/Playback29PlaybackYou can play back images recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 20).e default setting is the hard disk.1

3connect the cables to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder (DCR-SR65/SR85).About menu items, LCD panel and lens A menu item that is grayed o

303 Start playback.Playing moviesTouch the tab, and the movie to be played back.Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie,

Recording/Playback31Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)Movies can be divided by a set time and the rst scene of each division i

32Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera.

Recording/Playback33 Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto). e screen is framed. Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the ce

34Playing the image on a TVConnect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable  or an A/V connecting cable with S

Recording/Playback35Tips You can display the counter on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 65).When your TV is connected to

36Saving imagesDue to the limited capacity of the media, make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media such as a DVD-R or a co

Editing37Editing (OTHERS) categoryis category enables you to edit the images on the media. Also, you can enjoy your camcorder by connecting to other

38Deleting still imagesSelect beforehand the media which contains the still image you want to delete (p. 20).1 Touch (HOME)  (OTHERS)  [DELETE]

Editing39 Touch / to select the recording date of the desired still images, then touch .e still images recorded on the selected date are displa

4Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive HandycamSave all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded imag

40Capturing a still image from a movie You can capture a still image at any point during movie playback.Select the media which contains movies, and th

Editing41Dubbing/copying images to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your camcorderDubbing moviesYou can dub movies recorded on the hard disk of your camc

42Copying still imagesYou can copy still images from the hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into your camcorder bef

Editing43Dividing a movieYou can divide movies on the media of your camcorder.Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to divide

44Creating the Playliste Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. e original movies are not changed even if you e

Editing452 Touch the image from which you want to play back.e Playlist is played back from the selected image to the end, then the screen returns to

46Dubbing to other devicesConnecting with the A/V connecting cableYou can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as

Editing47and red plugs (le/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). e yello

482 Connect the  (USB) jack of your camcorder and a DVD writer, etc., with the supplied USB cable.e [USB SELECT] screen appears automatically.3 To

Editing49Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer)You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without con

5Table of contentsRead this before operating your camcorder ...2Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Ha

507 Touch [EXEC]  [YES]  .e still image selection screen appears again.To nish printingTouch on the screen in step 4.Notes We can guarantee t

Utilizing recording media51Utilizing recording media (MANAGE MEDIA) categoryis category enables you to use the hard disk or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

52Deleting all images (Formatting)Formatting deletes all the images to recover recordable free space.Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall s

Utilizing recording media53Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered[ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto

54Repairing the image database leis function checks the management information and the consistency of movies/still images in the media and repairs a

Customizing your camcorder55Customizing your camcorderWhat you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENUYou can change the recording func

56List of the (SETTINGS) category itemsMOVIE SETTINGS (p. 57)Items PageREC MODE57NIGHTSHOT LIGHT57WIDE SELECT58DIGITAL ZOOM58STEADYSHOT58AUTO SLW SH

Customizing your camcorder57MOVIE SETTINGS(Items for recording movies)Touch , then .If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page.

58WIDE SELECT When recording images, you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied wit

Customizing your camcorder59REMAINING SET ONAlways displays the remaining media capacity indicator. AUTODisplays the remaining recording time of mov

6PHOTO SETTINGS ... 60(Items for recording still images)VIEW IMAGES SET ... 62(I

60PHOTO SETTINGS(Items for recording still images)Touch , then .If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page.How to set (HOME) me

Customizing your camcorder61FILE NO. (File number) SERIESAssigns le numbers of still images in sequence even if the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is replac

62VIEW IMAGES SET(Items to customize the display)Touch , then .If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page.How to set (HOME) men

Customizing your camcorder63DISPLAYYou can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen.umbnail  Glossary (p. 104) ZOOM

64SOUND/DISP SET(Items to adjust sound and the screen)Touch , then .If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page.How to set (HOME

Customizing your camcorder65OUTPUT SETTINGS(Items for when connecting other devices)Touch , then .If the item is not on the screen, touch / to ch

66CLOCK/ LANG(Items to set clock and language)Touch , then .If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page.How to set (HOME) menu 

Customizing your camcorder67GENERAL SET(Other setup items)Touch , then .If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page.How to set (

68 In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor is activated. When you record images during activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you can set

Customizing your camcorder69Activating functions using the OPTION MENUe OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right

7Subject examples and solutionsChecking your golf swingGetting a good shot of a ski slope or beach SPORTS ...

70Recording items on the OPTION MENUItems*Page tabFOCUS71SPOT FOCUS71TELE MACRO71EXPOSURE72SPOT METER72SCENE SELECTION72WHITE BAL.73COLOR SLOW

Customizing your camcorder71Functions set in the OPTION MENUItems you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below.e default settings ar

72Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be dicult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 71) when it is hard

Customizing your camcorder73 LANDSCAPE* ( )Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. is setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glas

74 Touch [ ]. ashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops ashing.Notes Set [WHITE BAL.

Customizing your camcorder75 BLACK FADERD.EFFECT (Digital eect)When you select [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old movie eect to images.T

76TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem

Troubleshooting77 e following menu items return to the default settings when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours. [FOCUS]

78 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (DCR-SR65/SR85) (p. 13).The CHG (charge) lamp ashes while the battery pack is being charged.

Troubleshooting79 e temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn o your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. You cannot re

8Enjoying your camcorderOperation owYou can select the media (hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) separately for movie recording and still image rec

80A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. is occurs when the contrast between the subject and the backgrou

Troubleshooting81 Sound is not output when the LCD panel is closed. Open the LCD panel. When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p. 75) set to [LO

82Cannot use Because of following settings[WHITE BAL.] NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS][COLOR SLOW SHTR]NightShot plus, [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [FADER],

Troubleshooting83Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following.I

84 (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”)Slow ashing Free space for recording images are running out. For the type of “Memory Stic

Troubleshooting85Data error. An error occurred during reading or writing the hard disk of the camcorder. is may occur when constant shock is applied

86OtherNo further selection is possible. You can select only 100 images at one time for: dubbing movies copying still images deleting images prin

Additional Information87Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Ada

88Setting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time dierence when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME)

Additional Information89File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”e le/folder structure is shown below. You do not

Enjoying your camcorder9“ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus“ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your c

90Maintenance and precautionsAbout the “Memory Stick”A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity.We do not

Additional Information91Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with your camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor. Inse

92About the remaining battery time indicator When the power goes o even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack

Additional Information93When not using your camcorder for a long time Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by playing back or recording ima

94On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a so cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing wi

Additional Information95On trademarks “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “,” “

96Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlse numbers in ( ) are reference pages. Power zoom lever (27, 32) PHOTO button (22, 25) QUICK ON butt

Quick Reference97 LCD screen/touch panel (19) (HOME) button (10, 55) Zoom buttons (27, 32) START/STOP button (22, 25) Speaker For how to adjust

98 Memory Stick Duo slot (21) Remote sensor (DCR-SR65/SR85)/Infrared portPoint the Remote Commander (100) towards the remote sensor to operate your

Quick Reference99 Tripod receptacleAttach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle