User manual SONY HDR-XR200E

[. . . ] 4-121-426-12(1) Table of contents 8 10 14 19 24 35 39 49 Getting started Recording Playback HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E/ XR200E/XR200VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with a DVD writer/ recorder Making good use of your camcorder Additional information Operating Guide 2009 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. 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. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. [. . . ] When the operation is completed, the "PMB" screen appears. When the operation is completed, a screen to indicate that movies are being analyzed may appear. In the meantime, you can operate "PMB. " The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 2 Do not close the LCD screen when the camcorder is connected to another device with the USB cable. Your recorded images may be lost. Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal hard disk, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You can create either high definition image quality (HD) discs (Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format disc) (p. You can export high definition image quality (HD) movies from your computer to your camcorder (HDR-XR100E/XR200E/XR200VE). On the "PMB" screen, click [Manipulate] [Export to] [Handycam (Hard Disk Drive)]/[Handycam (Memory Stick)]. 31). Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer screen. On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up] [Change]. On the screen displayed, you can select the drive or folder where the images are to be saved. 30 Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Double-click the "PMB" short-cut icon on the computer screen. Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc You can create a high definition image quality (HD) disc by putting together high definition image quality (HD) movies previously imported to your computer (p. 30). If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to start "PMB. " You can view, edit, or create discs of movies and photos using "PMB. " Reading "PMB Guide" Refer to the PMB Guide for details of the "PMB. " Double-click the PMB Guide shortcut icon on the computer screen to open the PMB Guide. 1 2 In this section, the procedure for recording a high definition image quality (HD) movie on a DVD disc (p. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PLAYSTATION3. 27). Turn on your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 28 for the type of discs you can use. If any software starts automatically, shut it down. Saving movies and photos with a computer If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. You can also open the PMB Guide from [Help] of "PMB. " Double-click the "PMB" short-cut icon on the computer screen to start "PMB. " 3 You may start "PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the window, and select the folder or date, then select the high definition image quality (HD) movies. High definition image quality (HD) movies are marked with . To select plural movies, hold the Ctrl key down and click thumbnails. 31 4 At the top of the window, click [Manipulate] [AVCHD (HD) Creation]. Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer (p. To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for "PMB" must be installed. Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of "PMB, " and install this plug-in according to the on-screen instructions. The window used to select movies appears. Connect your computer to the internet when you install [BD Add-on Software]. 5 To add movies to the previously selected ones, select the movies in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. It may take a long time to create a disc. Playing a high definition image quality (HD) disc on a computer You can play back high definition image quality (HD) discs using "Player for AVCHD" that is installed together with "PMB. " To start "Player for AVCHD, " Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Player for AVCHD]. See the "Player for AVCHD" help on the operation. Place an empty Blu-ray disc in the disc drive, and click [Manipulate] [Bluray Disc (HD) Creation] in step 4 of "Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc" (p. Other procedures are the same as that for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc. Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media are available for creating Blu-ray discs. You cannot add contents to either type of disc after creating the disc. Movies may not be played smoothly depending on the computer environment. 32 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players You can create a standard definition image quality (SD) disc by selecting movies and photos previously imported to your computer (p. 30). 4 At the top of the window, click [Manipulate] [DVD-Video (SD) Creation]. The window used to select movies and photos appears. 1 2 3 You may select high definition image quality (HD) movies as sources. However, image quality is converted from high definition (HD) to standard definition (SD). It will take a longer time for converting the image quality of the movies than it took to actually record the movies. To add movies and photos to the previously selected ones, select the movies and photos in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies and photos. Turn on your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. See page 28 for the type of discs you can use. [. . . ] 2 360 000 pixels Effective (movie, 16:9): HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: Approx. 1 990 000 pixels Lens: HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10 (Optical), 20 , 120 (HDR-XR100E/ XR105E), 150 (HDR-XR106E) (Digital) Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in. ) F1. 8 ~ 2. 2 Focal length: f=3. 2 ~ 32. 0 mm (5/32 ~ 1 5/16 in. ) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies**: 42 ~ 497 mm (1 11/16 ~ 19 5/8 in. ) (16:9) For photos: 38 ~ 380 mm (1 1/2 ~ 15 in. ) (4:3) HDR-XR200E/XR200VE: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 15 (Optical), 30 , 180 (Digital) Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in. ) F1. 8 ~ 2. 6 Focal length: f=3. 1 ~ 46. 5 mm (1/8 ~ 1 7/8 in. ) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 40 ~ 600 mm (1 5/8 ~ 23 5/8 in. ) (16:9) For photos: 37 ~ 555 mm (1 1/2 ~ 21 7/8 in. ) (4:3) Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum illumination: 5 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 sec) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function (HDRXR200E/XR200VE)) * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. ** The focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout. Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini connector USB jack: mini-B (HDR-XR105E/XR106E: output only) LCD screen Image: 6. 7 cm (2. 7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number: 211 200 (960 220) General Power requirements: DC 6. 8 V/7. 2 V (battery pack) DC 8. 4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: During camera recording with normal brightness: Hard disk: HD: 3. 8 W SD: 3. 1 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: HD: 3. 5 W SD: 3. 0 W HDR-XR200E/XR200VE: During camera recording with normal brightness: Hard disk: HD: 3. 9 W SD: 3. 3 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: HD: 3. 5 W SD: 3. 0 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: ­20 C to + 60 C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx. ): HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: 69 68 118 mm (2 3/4 2 3/4 4 3/4 in. ) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 69 68 129 mm (2 3/4 2 3/4 5 1/8 in. ) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached 54 HDR-XR200E/XR200VE: 70 68 122 mm (2 7/8 2 3/4 4 7/8 in. ) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 70 68 133 mm (2 7/8 2 3/4 5 1/4 in. ) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx. ): HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: 330 g (11 oz) main unit only 410 g (14 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-XR200E/XR200VE: 390 g (13 oz) main unit only 470 g (1 lb) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack Expected charging and running time for the supplied battery pack (minute) HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR10E Recording media Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time 110 55 150 135 65 170 Hard disk HD SD "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media HD 135 120 60 170 140 70 195 SD AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption: 0. 35 A - 0. 18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8. 4 V* Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: ­20 C to + 60 C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx. ): 48 29 81 mm (1 15/16 1 3/16 3 1/4 in. ) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx. ): 170 g (6. 0 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other HDR-XR200E/XR200VE Recording media Charging time (full charge) Continuous recording time Typical recording time Playback time Hard disk HD SD "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media HD 135 SD 105 50 145 130 65 160 120 60 170 140 70 195 specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 Maximum output voltage: DC 8. 4 V Output voltage: DC 7. 2 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8. 4 V Maximum charge current: 2. 12 A Capacity: 7. 2 Wh (1 000 mAh) Type: Li-ion Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Recording and playback time is approximate time available using a fully charged battery pack. [. . . ]