Sony HDR-XR100 Handbook

Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUSClickHandycam Handbook HDR-XR100/XR101/XR200/XR200V 2009 Sony Corporation 4-121-423-11(1)

10Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexScreen indicatorsUpper left Center Upper right BottomUpper leftIndicator Meanin

100Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSPOT FOCUSYou can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the ce

101Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexEXPOSUREYou can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject

102Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSCENE SELECTIONYou can record images effectively in various situations.StepsIn recording mode,

103Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesIf you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled.Even if you set [TWILIGHT PO

104Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTipsIf you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outd

105Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexMICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level)You can select the microphone level for recording sound

106Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTroubleshooting TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the follow

107Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexThe menu settings have changed automatically.During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all the menu

108Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexThe battery pack is quickly discharged.The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a

109Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexThe imaging field looks different.The imaging field may look different depending on the conditio

11Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexIndicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.Some ind

110Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexThe screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen (HDR-XR200/XR200V).Pre

111Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexChange the sound conversion type (downmix type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices. Refer t

112Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexDubbing/Connecting to other devicesImages are not dubbed correctly.You cannot dub images using t

113Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexC: (or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)C:04:The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery

114Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index  (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media)Access

115Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexFile?The image management file is damaged, and you cannot record movies or photos. Touch [YES] t

116Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexAdditional informationRecording time of movies/number of recordable photos“HD” stands for high d

117Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPlaying timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.(unit: minute)B

118Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexYour camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to

119Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using

12Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index“ HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menusUsing the HOME MENUWhen you press

120Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time differ

121Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexFile/folder structure on the internal hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaThe file/folder

122Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexDo not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer. The image files may be de

123Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexBetween tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings.In underground locations, lo

124Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexOn the map dataThe camcorder contains map data for the following countries/regions.Europe, Japan

125Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTypes of “Memory Stick” media Recording/Playback“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media“Memory Stick PRO-H

126Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexOn image data compatibilityImage data files recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media by your cam

127Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexAbout storage of the battery packIf the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge t

128Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexand playing back images about once a month.Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.

129Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexIn hot or humid locationsWhen the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seasideStore in a

13Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexMenu listsList of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) categoryMOVIE*1 p. 31PHOTO*1 p. 33SMTH SLW REC p.

130Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTHE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET,

131Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSymbols1080i/480i ...9216:9 ...

132Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexMANAGE MEDIA ...69Map Index...43MEDIA FORMAT

133Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexAdditional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at

14Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCONVERSION LENS p. 83AUTO BACK LIGHT p. 83FACE FUNC. SETFACE DET. SETTING p. 84SMILE SHUTTER*2

15Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexRead this before operating your camcorderSupplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quanti

16Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black poi

17Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexDo not apply shock or vibration to your camcorderThe hard disk of the camcorder may not be recogn

18Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexGetting startedStep 1: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H

19Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexWhen your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with t

2Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUsing the Handycam HandbookYou will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in thi

20Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotes on the AC AdaptorUse the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Discon

21Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexStep 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 Open the LCD screen of your camcor

22Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexIf the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 128). Once the cl

23Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexRecording/PlaybackFive pieces of advice for successful recording Stabilizing your camcorderWhen y

24Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexRecording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation)Simply press EASY. You

25Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press START/STOP to start recording.

26Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexShooting photos Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.Your camcorder is turned on.To turn on yo

27Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.

28Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Touch the (or ) tab ()  a desired movie ().HDR-XR100/XR101 : Displays the Film Roll In

29Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexmovie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo

3Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUsing the Handycam Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexYour camcorder starts playing the selected photo.TipsThe setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE

31Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexRecordingRecording moviesIn the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image q

32Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Press START/STOP to start recording. [ST

33Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile o

34Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.When disappears, the photo is

35Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUseful functions for recording movies and photosZoomingYou can magnify images with the power zoom

36Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesIf you play back 5.1ch sound on your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and o

37Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexRecording in mirror modeOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degr

38Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index[TIMING]Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3se

39Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexcan remember where you recorded those movies and photos.In addition, you can acquire your current

4Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPlayback on the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPlayback on the camcorderIn the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the inter

41Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the mov

42Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexTouch / during pause to play back movies slowly.As you repeat touching / during playback, movi

43Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUseful functions for playing movies and photosSearching for a desired scene by recording location

44Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Touch the desired movie or photo.Playback starts from the selected scene.NotesMake sure that

45Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired scene, then tou

46Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesFaces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses

47Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index[THEME]Select one of the following: [SIMPLE], [NOSTALGIC], [STYLISH], [ACTIVE] (the default setti

48Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Touch date on the screen.The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen.

49Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto).To cancel, touch .Playing back a

5Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPlaying images on a TVConnection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard

51Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexConnecting to a high definition TVHigh definition image quality (HD) movies are played back with

52Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSome TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.Do not connect

53Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index : Signal flowType Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS)  [OUTPUT SETTINGS]  [COMPON

54Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexWhen connecting to your TV via a VCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using

55Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Operate your camcorder with the Remote Commander of the TV.You can do the following operation

56Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexEditingDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deleting movies and photos from reco

57Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . The movies/p

58Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexAcquiring the current location information (HDR-XR200V)You can display the current location on a

59Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCapturing a photo from a movieYou can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a photo.Sele

6Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUseful recording techniquesChecking your golf swingGetting a good shot of a ski slope or beachSMTH

60Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexDubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” mediaDubb

61Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Touch  [YES]   .TipsTo check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMOR

62Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexProtecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them b

63Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexDividing a movieSelect the recording medium which contains the movie and the image quality you wa

64Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUsing the Playlist of moviesThe Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have

65Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPlaying the PlaylistSelect the recording media and the image quality you want to play a Playlist

66Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCreating a disc with a DVD writer, recorderCreating a high definition image quality (HD) disc wit

67Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesConnect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for t

68Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexRefer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing

69Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexUtilizing recording mediaChanging the recording mediumYou can select the internal hard disk or “M

7Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexParts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages.HDR-XR100/XR101HDR-XR200/XR200V Built-in mic

70Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index (“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media)* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used.See page 116 fo

71Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexChecking the media informationYou can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode

72Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPreventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered[ EMPTY] allows you to write uninte

73Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCustomizing your camcorderMOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies)The default settings are mar

74Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexNotesIf you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick mo

75Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index16:9 WIDERecords movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen.4:3 ()Records movies to th

76Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSTEADYSHOTYou can compensate for camera shake.Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (

77Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index[X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:When recording standard definition image quality (SD) moviesWhi

78Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexFLASH MODE (HDR-XR200/XR200V)You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the bu

79Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexOFFDoes not prevent redeye.ON ()Prevents redeye.NotesThe redeye reduction may not produce the de

8Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Indexfacing out. This is convenient during playback operations. (HOME) button (12) Zoom buttons (35

80Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexPHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)The default settings are marked with .IMAGE SIZEYou c

81Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexONEmits infrared light.OFFDoes not emit infrared light.NotesDo not cover the infrared port (p. 7

82Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexOFFDoes not display the guide frame.ONDisplays the guide frame.TipsPositioning the subject at th

83Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexREDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (HDR-XR200/XR200V)You can set this function when you record photo

84Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexFACE FUNC. SET (Items to set face function)The default settings are marked with .FACE DET. SETTI

85Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSMILE SHUTTERYou can adjust the settings for the SMILE SHUTTER function.Steps (HOME)  (SETTING

86Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexVIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display)The default settings are marked with ./ SETYou c

87Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCAMERA DATAMovie Photo SteadyShot off Brightne

88Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCAMERA DATAMovie Photo SteadyShot off Brightne

89Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen)The default settings are marked with .V

9Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexWireless Remote CommanderOnly for HDR-XR200/XR200V DATA CODE button (88)Displays the date and tim

90Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexWhen you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.If you open the LCD p

91Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexOUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV)The default settings are marked with .TV TYPEY

92Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexDISP OUTPUT (Display output)You can set where the screen displays are to be output.Steps (HOME) 

93Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexSD CONTENTSSet the output image resolution recorded with standard definition image quality (SD).

94Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language)The default settings are marked with .CLOCK SETSee

95Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexONCompensates for the time difference with the current area automatically.OFFDoes not compensate

96Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexGENERAL SET (Other setup items)The default settings are marked with .DEMO MODEWhen your camcorde

97Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexCALIBRATIONSee page 128.A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off )You can set your camcorder to turn off automat

98Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexDROP SENSORYour camcorder detects that it is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk.Steps

99Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques IndexFunctions set in the OPTION MENUItems you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described b