User manual SONY DCR-SR55E

[. . . ] 3-280-870-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR45E/SR46E/SR55E/ SR65E/SR75E/SR85E For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 2008 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3 meters (9. 8 feet). Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. [. . . ] QUICK ON button The QUICK ON lamp flashes and your camcorder goes to power saving mode (sleep mode). Your camcorder returns to recording standby in approximately 1 second. With [QUICK ON STBY], you can set the time when the camcorder turns off in sleep mode. ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is writing/ reading data. Connecting to the devices A/V Remote Connector / A/V OUT jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. (USB) jack (DCR-SR35E/SR36E/SR55E/SR75E: output only) Connect with the USB cable. Active Interface Shoe (DCRSR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. (DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E) 1 Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies HOME button Remaining battery (approx. ) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) The recording/playback media Counter (hour/minute/second) Recording remaining times OPTION button VIEW IMAGES button Face Index set Image size Approximate number of recordable still images/Recording media Return button Playback mode Currently playing movie number/ Number of total recorded movies Previous/Next button Video operation buttons Data file name Currently playing still image number/ Number of total recorded still images Playback folder Displays only when the recording media of still images is a "Memory Stick PRO Duo. " Slide show button VISUAL INDEX button Recording/Playback Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images 1 Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Upper right Center Indicator Meaning IMAGE SIZE Slide show set NightShot plus Super NightShot plus Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting Warning Bottom Center Bottom Indicator Meaning Upper left Indicator Meaning Self-timer recording Flash/REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT BLT-IN ZOOM MIC Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION Upper right Indicator Meaning Fader LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated The media selected for still images Back light White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE / SPOT METER TELE MACRO Face Index Tips Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback. 0 Performing various functions - " " OPTION" You can display the menu screen by pressing (HOME) (or )/ (OPTION). For details on the menu items, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) (p. 25). (HOME) (HOME) HOME" and To see the explanation of the HOME MENU (HELP) Press (HOME) (or ). The bottom of the (HELP) button turns orange. (OPTION) Using the HOME MENU You can change the operating settings for your convenience. Press (HOME) (or ) to display the menu screen. Menu items Using the OPTION MENU The (OPTION) menu appears like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Touch (OPTION), then the menu items you can set at that moment appears. Recording/Playback Menu items Category 1 Touch the desired category then item to change the setting. Tab 1 Touch the desired tab then item to change the setting. 2 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. Tips If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. You cannot select or activate simultaneously the grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. 2 After completing the setting, touch . Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function is not available under the current situation. The (OPTION) menu cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. 1 Items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS [REC MODE], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW SHUTTR], [GUIDEFRAME], [ REMAINING SET], [ INDEX SET]*1 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX*1 INDEX*1 INDEX*1 PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE*1 [ DELETE], [ DELETE] PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB [DUB by select], [DUB by date], [ DUB ALL] PHOTO [COPY by select], [COPY COPY by date] EDIT [ DELETE], PLAYLIST EDIT [ DELETE], [DIVIDE] [ ADD], [ ADD by date], [ ERASE], [ ERASE ALL], [ MOVE] [ USB CONNECT], [ USB CONNECT], [DISC BURN] [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] PRINT USB CONNECT [ IMAGE SIZE]*1, [FILE NO. ], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [GUIDEFRAME], [FLASH MODE]*1*2, [FLASH LEVEL]*2, [REDEYE REDUC]*2 VIEW [DATA CODE], IMAGES SET [ DISPLAY] SOUND/ [VOLUME]*1, [BEEP]*1, DISP SET*3 [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] OUTPUT [TV TYPE], [DISP SETTINGS OUTPUT] CLOCK/ [CLOCK SET]*1, [AREA LANG SET], [SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*1 GENERAL [DEMO MODE], SET [CALIBRATION], [A. SHUT OFF], [QUICK ON STBY], [REMOTE CTRL]*2, [DROP SENSOR] *1 You can set the item during Easy Handycam operation. *2 DCR-SR55E/SR65E/SR75E/SR85E *3 The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. PHOTO SETTINGS (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT*1 REPAIR IMG. DB F. [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] [HDD], [MEMORY STICK] Saving images Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. tab [FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER], [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL. ], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] Due 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 computer. You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below. Using a computer By using "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recorded on your camcorder. For details, see "PMB Guide" on the supplied CDROM. tab [FADER], [D. EFFECT], [PICT. EFFECT] tab [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC], [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER] Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder directly to a DVD with ease by pressing (DISC BURN) button. Recording/Playback (A tab depends on the situation/No tab) [SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET], [COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE] Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up) You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer. Creating a DVD with selected images You can save images imported to your computer on a DVD. [. . . ] Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid. Additional Information On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish: Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen. Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. 1 About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens surface. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time. Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks. Tab WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. [. . . ]