Sony HDR-SR1E User Manual

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10Subject examples and solutionsShootingChecking your golf swingB Smooth slow recording...38Flowers in close-upB Soft portrait...

100Troubleshooting (Continued)You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.• You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable.You cannot dub correctly usin

101TroubleshootingCannot view the movies on the hard disk played on your camcorder on a computer monitor. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 87).• M

102Troubleshooting (Continued)The extension of a file is not displayed on your computer.• To display the extension, follow the steps below:1Click [Too

103TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesIf indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following.Some symptoms you ca

104Warning indicators and messages (Continued) (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”

105Troubleshooting Still picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures.• Delete unnecessary images (p. 51) or perform [ FORMAT] (p. 62). HD mov

106Warning indicators and messages (Continued)Recovering data• Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performe

107TroubleshootingError. Cancel the task.• Check the printer.Cannot print. Check the printer.• Turn off the printer and on again, then remove the USB

108Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with

109Additional InformationSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorde

11A child on the stage under a spot lightB Spotlight ... 80Fireworks with all its splendorB Sunset&Moon...

110Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structureThe file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/folder s

111Additional InformationAbout the AVCHD formatYour digital video camera recorder incorporates both the AVCHD format and the MPEG2 format for the reco

112About the “Memory Stick”A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity.You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo

113Additional Information• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.x

114About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packYour camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).“InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs

115Additional InformationAbout battery life• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges be

116Maintenance and precautions (Continued)• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is accidentally

117Additional InformationIf you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again.b Notes• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Do

118SpecificationsSystemVideo compression formatAVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images)Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1chDolby Digital 5.

119Additional InformationInput/Output connectorsAudio/Video output10-pin connectorVideo signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalancedLuminance signal: 1 Vp-

12Operation flowB Get ready.• Read the supplied “Read This First” before you use your camcorder.• Prepare for recording as described from page 23.B Sh

120Specifications (Continued)Storage temperature-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)Dimensions (approx.)56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h

121Additional InformationNotes on the LicenseANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STAN

122Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.A Power zoom lever (35, 43)B PHOTO button (34)C EyecupD Viewfin

123Quick ReferenceA Active Interface Shoe (36)The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a

124Identifying parts and controls (Continued)A RESET buttonInitializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time.B DISP/BATT INFO b

125Quick ReferenceA Internal 4ch microphone (36)An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when connected.B Flash

126Identifying parts and controls (Continued)Remote CommanderA DATA CODE button (72)Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded

127Quick ReferenceIndicators displayed during recording/playbackA Recording format (HD/SD) (14) and recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP) (66)B HOME button (16

128Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)A Recording format (HD/SD) (14) and recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP) (66)B Return buttonC Rem

129Quick ReferenceFollowing indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.Upper leftCenterUpper rightBottomTh

13Enjoying your camcorderSaving or deleting images you recorded with your camcorderB Save recorded images.x Saving images on a disc using a computer t

130Glossaryx 5.1ch surround soundA system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear (right and le

131Quick Referencex Recording image qualityThe image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), can be selected for movies. The higher

132IndexNumeric1080i/576i...7416:9...7416:9 WIDE ...6721-pin ada

133Quick ReferenceGUIDEFRAME ...68HHD movie management file...110HD QUALITY...

134Index (Continued)Playing time...26PlaylistCreating...54ERASE ...55MOVE...

135Quick ReferenceWHITE FADER ...82Wide angle...35WIDE SELECT ...67, 99Wide TV ...

14Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) imagesB Your camcorder offers both HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition) recording image q

15Enjoying your camcorder* The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.z Tips• Figures such as 15M and 9M in the table show the a

16“ HOME” and “ OPTION”- Taking advantage of two types of menusWhen you want to customize your camcorder, open the “HOME MENU.” This menu is the gatew

17Enjoying your camcorderJust a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy

18x Notes on the menu operationPlace your fingers on the rear side of the LCD panel (touch panel) to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on

19Enjoying your camcorder3 Touch (OTHERS).4 Touch [EDIT].5 Touch [ DELETE].6 Touch [ DELETE].7 Touch the image you want to delete.8 Touch t [YES] t .

2Read this before operating your camcorderBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.To reduce

20B When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP1 Press (HOME).The HOME MENU appears.2 Touch (HELP).The bot

21Enjoying your camcorderB Categories and items of the HOME MENUCategory ItemCAMERAMOVIE (p. 33)PHOTO (p. 34)SMTH SLW REC (p. 38)VIEW IMAGESVISUAL IND

22Deleting a movie during viewing is explained as an example.1 While viewing the movie you want to delete, touch (OPTION) on the screen.2 Touch .3 To

23Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in

24Step 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 114) after attaching it to your camcorder.1 Slide the

25Getting Startedb Notes• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.z Tips• If you attach the battery p

26Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)Charging timeApproximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.Rec

27Getting StartedOn the battery pack• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) l

28Step 3: Turning the power onTo record, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp.When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK

29Getting StartedStep 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to

3Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.– “Operating Guide” (This manual)– “First Step Guide” for using your camcorder with th

30Step 5: Setting the date and timeSet the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK

31Getting Started10Make sure that the clock is correctly set, then touch .The clock starts.You can set any year up to the year 2037.z Tips• The date

32ShootingRecording the imagesb Notes• If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto th

33ShootingSlide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp.Press START/STOP A (or B).To stop recording, press START

34Recording the images (Continued)Still images are recorded on the hard disk in the default setting. To record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo,” c

35ShootingTo change the recording media of still imagesBefore pressing PHOTO, selet the media as follows:1 Touch (OPTION) t tab t [STILL MEDIA].2 Sel

36Recording the images (Continued)z Tips• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 67) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 × when recording movies.So

37Shooting• If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective.• When attaching a conversio

38Recording the images (Continued)To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display .. To cancel the back light function, press

39Shootingb Notes• Sounds cannot be recorded.You can assign one menu item you use often to the camera control ring.Since the focus adjustment is assig

4Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens• A menu item that is grayed out is not availab

40PlaybackViewing the imagesSlide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B).The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD

41PlaybackOn the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the , or tab, and the movie to be played back.To play back movies slowlyTouch / during pause.To adjust

42Viewing the images (Continued)On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the , or tab, and the still image to be played back. Viewing still imagesTo swi

43PlaybackYou can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size.Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom

44Playing the image on a TVConnection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and t

45PlaybackImages recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (st

46Playing the image on a TV (Continued)b Notes• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright prot

47PlaybackImages recorded with HD (high definition) quality is converted to SD (standard definition) and played back. Images recorded with SD (standar

48Playing the image on a TV (Continued): Signal flowType Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [576i] (p.

49PlaybackWhen connecting to your TV via a VCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input sel

5Notes 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

50Saving imagesRecorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of your camcorder. Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, make sur

51EditingEditing (OTHERS) categoryThis category enables you to edit the images on the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo.”EDITYou can edit the images on

52Deleting images (Continued)5 Touch the image to be deleted.The selected scene is marked with .Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm

53Editing6 Touch t [YES] t .To delete all still images on the “Memory Stick Duo”In step 4, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t .b Notes• You cann

54b Notes• Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during copying. • Do not apply shock or vibratio

55Editing5 Touch t [YES] t .b Notes• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. It may damage t

56Creating the Playlist (Continued)To erase all the scenes from the PlaylistIn step 3, touch [ ERASE ALL] or [ERASE ALL]t [YES] t [YES] t .z Tips• Th

57Dubbing/printingDubbing/printing(SELECT DEVICES) categoryThis category enables you to utilize your camcorder connected to other devices.COMPUTERYour

58Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recordersYou can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. C

59Dubbing/printing1 Turn on your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES).Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 74).2 Insert the recording media

6Table of ContentsRead this before operating your camcorder ... 2Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam

60Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)b Notes• We can guarantee the operation of only models that are PictBridge compat

61Utilizing recording mediaUtilizing recording media(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) categoryThis category enables you to use the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo”

62Deleting all scenes on the recording media (Formatting)You can delete all the images on the hard disk of the camcorder to recover recordable free sp

63Utilizing recording mediaChecking the HDD informationYou can display the hard disk information, and check the approximate amount of free hard disk s

64Customizing your camcorderWhat you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENUYou can change the recording functions and the operating set

65Customizing your camcorderMOVIE SETTINGS (p. 66)PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 69)VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 72)SOUND/DISP SET (p. 73)OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 74)CLOCK/ LAN

66MOVIE SETTINGS(Items for recording movies)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.How to set(HOME MENU) t pag

67Customizing your camcorderz Tips• Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim

68MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)Select [ON] so that the image on the screen is magnified by about 2 times when adjusting focus manually (p. 78). The scree

69Customizing your camcorderWB SHIFTAssigns [WB SHIFT] (p. 67) to the camera control ring.z Tips• You can make this setting also by keeping MANUAL pre

7Viewing the images ...40Using PB zoom Playing back a series of still im

70PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued)Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (MB) and the number of recordable imagesWhen the POWER switch is (Still)When the POWE

71Customizing your camcorderB FINE ( )Records still images at the fine image quality level.STANDARD ( )Records still images at the standard image qual

72VIEW IMAGES SET(Items to customize the sound volume and display)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.How t

73Customizing your camcorderSOUND/DISP SET(Items to adjust beep and the screen)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change t

74OUTPUT SETTINGS(Items for when connecting other devices)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.How to set(HO

75Customizing your camcorderCLOCK/ LANG(Items to set clock and language)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page

76GENERAL SET (Continued)B 5 minThe camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes

77Customizing your camcorderActivating functions using the OPTION MENUThe OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right

78Recording items on the OPTION MENUSee page 77 for setting operation.* Items that are included also in the HOME MENU.Items you can set only on the OP

79Customizing your camcorderYou can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen.1 Touch the subje

8What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ... 64Using the

80Recording items on the OPTION MENU (Continued)2 Touch [END].To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.• If you set

81Customizing your camcorderONE PUSH ( )The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light.1 Touch [ONE PUSH].2 Frame a white object su

82Recording items on the OPTION MENU (Continued)WHITE FADERBLACK FADERYou can add digital effects to your recordings. appears.1 Touch the desired eff

83Customizing your camcorderThe self-timer starts recording a still image after about 10 seconds.Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON], and a

84Using a ComputerWhat you can do with Windows computerWhen you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, y

85Using a ComputerMotion Browser” stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). Referring to “Installing the “First Step Guide”” (p. 86), start the “First Step Gui

86Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or fasterOthers: USB port

87Using a Computer4 Click [FirstStepGuide].5 Select your language from the pull-down menu.6 Click [First Step Guide (HTML)].Installation starts.When [

88Installing the “First Step Guide” and software (Continued)5 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you

89Using a ComputerThe short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the desktop.11Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your com

9Troubleshooting ...90Warning indicators and messages ...

90TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem

91TroubleshootingThe power abruptly turns off.• When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is au

92Troubleshooting (Continued)An unknown image appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder.• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 75). Touch the LCD screen

93TroubleshootingYou cannot delete all images at one time.• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one (p. 11

94Troubleshooting (Continued)The ACCESS lamp remains lit or flashing even when you stop recording.• Your camcorder is recording the scene you have jus

95Troubleshooting• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in a cool place (p. 116).There is a time diff

96Troubleshooting (Continued)The screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p. 37).The s

97Troubleshooting“ ” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.• Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when you

98Troubleshooting (Continued)The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV.• Set [TV TYPE] depending on you

99Troubleshooting[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].Y