User manual SONY HDR-SR11E

[. . . ] 3-286-586-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-SR11E/SR12E 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. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9. 8 feet). 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. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc. ) again. CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones cause hearing loss. 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. [. . . ] wj MANUAL button You can display the [DIAL SETTING] screen with pressing and holding the manual button. wl CAM CTRL dial You can use the menu item assigned on the [DIAL SETTING] screen. Recording/Playback qh RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. qk EASY button Press EASY to display and most of the settings are set automatically for easy recording/playback. ql DISP/BATT INFO button You can switch the screen display when you press while the power is set to on. When you press while the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), you can check the remaining battery. wa Built-in microphone Sound picked up by the internal microphone is converted to 5. 1ch surround sound and recorded. ws Flash The flash will flash automatically depending on recording conditions in the default setting. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [PHOTO SETTINGS] t [FLASH MODE] to change the setting. wd Remote sensor/Infrared port Receives the signal from the Remote Commander. wf Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining media capacity or battery power is low. wh Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) Attach a tripod (optional) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (optional: Connecting to other devices 8 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the Built-in microphone (p. 9 i (headphones) jack q; HDMI OUT (mini) jack Connect with the HDMI cable (optional). qa A/V Remote Connector/A/V OUT jack Connect with the component A/V cable or A/V connecting cable. qj (DISC BURN) button Create a disc by connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc. w; Active Interface Shoe 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. wg Interface connector Connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station. 17 Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A HOME button B Remaining battery (approx. ) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording quality (HD/SD) and Recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) E Recording/playback media F Counter (hour/minute/second) G Recording remaining time Recording still images H OPTION button I FACE DETECTION J VIEW IMAGES button 10. 2M K Face Index set L 5. 1ch surround recording M Image size N Approximate number of recordable still images and media/During still image recording Viewing movies O Return button P Playback mode Q Current playing movie number/Number of total recorded movies R Previous/Next button S Video operation buttons T Current playing still image number/ Number of total recorded still images Viewing still images U Playback folder Displays only when the playback media of still images is a "Memory Stick PRO Duo. " V Slide show button W Data file name X VISUAL INDEX button 10. 2M 18 Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Center Upper right Upper right Indicator Meaning FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated Media for still images Bottom Indicator Bottom Meaning Face Index FACE DETECTION Picture effect Digital effect Meaning Recording/Playback Upper left Indicator 9 Manual focus SCENE SELECTION AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording Flash, REDEYE REDUC BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT . n Backlight White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER AE SHIFT WB SHIFT TELE MACRO ZEBRA X. V. COLOR CONVERSION LENS Center Indicator 10. 2M 6. 1M 7. 6M Meaning IMAGE SIZE Slide show set NightShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting z Tips E Warning · Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. · The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the media. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback. 19 Performing various functions - " " OPTION" You can display the menu screen by pressing (HOME) A (or B)/ (OPTION). [. . . ] · To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time. Tab On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. [. . . ]