User manual SONY HDR-SR12

3-286-589-12(1) Enjoying your camcorder 9 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 15 Handycam Handbook HDR-SR11/SR12 Recording/Playback 25 Editing Utilizing recording media Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 48 62 66 89 Additional 102 Information Quick 112 Reference © 2008 Sony Corporation Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. · "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in this manual. · You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. · "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. · Do not attach a label or the like on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. · Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment. Notes on use In "Handycam Handbook" (this Handbook) The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer also to "Operating Guide" (the separate volume). Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on the computer Refer to "PMB Guide" stored on the supplied CD-ROM. Types of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder · For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of 1 GB or larger marked with: ­ PRO Duo")* ­ ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo") * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. ("Memory Stick Using the camcorder · Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Viewfinder LCD screen · See page 24 for the recordable time of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) Battery pack Shoe cover "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) · The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 108). · Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p. 20) or the ACCESS lamps (p. 29) are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. 2 ­ Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the camcorder ­ Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder ­ Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder · When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. · Connect cables to the connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the Handycam Station. Do not connect the cables to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder. · Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. · Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when you insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it. Black point White, red, blue or green point · Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. · Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. About changing the language setting · The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 21). On recording · Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. · Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. · TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. · Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens · A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. · The viewfinder and the LCD screen are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. 3 On playing back recorded images on other devices · Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for HD (high definition) image quality recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on your camcorder with the following devices; ­ Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile ­ Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format About this Handbook · The images of the viewfinder and the LCD screen used in this Handbook for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. · In this Handbook, the hard disk of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are called "media." · Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. 4 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data · To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your computer (p. 47). Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 58). When the camcorder is connected to a computer · Do not try to format the hard disk of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes · Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure area, where the altitude is more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the hard disk drive of your camcorder. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder · The hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized, or recording or playback may not be possible. · Especially, during recording/playback, do not apply shock. After recording, do not apply vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the ACCESS lamp is lit. · When using a shoulder belt (optional), do not crash the camcorder against an object. · Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas. Note on disposal/transfer · Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63) or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you may not delete data from the hard disk completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 64) to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. On the drop sensor · To protect the internal hard disk from shock by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor function (p. 81). When a drop occurs, or under a non-gravity condition, the block noise made when this function is activated by the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/playback may be stopped. If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT] · If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 63). Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 120) Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor · Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch. Note on operating temperatures · When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, a message appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen (p. 98). 5 Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder .................................... 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam .................................... 5 Subject examples and solutions ..... 8 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects .................................... 33 Recording in mirror mode ........... 33 Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) ..................... 33 Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial ................................................... 34 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow ................................ 9 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus ......................................... 12 Playback ....................................... 35 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) .......... 37 Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) .............................. 37 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) ...................... 38 Using PB zoom ............................ 39 Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) .............................. 39 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items .................................................... 15 Step 2: Charging the battery pack .................................................... 16 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time ............ 20 Changing the language setting ... 21 Playing the image on a TV ........... 40 Saving images .............................. 47 Editing (OTHERS) category ................. 48 Deleting images ............................ 49 Capturing a still image from a movie ..................................................... 51 Dubbing/copying images to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with your camcorder ................................... 52 Dividing a movie ........................... 54 Creating the Playlist ..................... 55 Dubbing to other devices .............. 58 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 60 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording ......................... 21 Step 5: Selecting the media ......... 22 Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ....... 25 Recording ..................................... 29 Zooming ...................................... 31 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) ................................. 31 Starting shooting quickly (QUICK ON) ........................................... 32 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) ................................................... 32 Recording in dark places (NightShot) ................................ 32 Utilizing recording media (MANAGE MEDIA) category ..................................................... 62 Checking the media information ..................................................... 62 6 Deleting all images (Formatting) ... 63 Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered ..................................................... 64 Repairing the image database file ..................................................... 65 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ............................89 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators .................................. 98 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ........................ 66 Using the HOME MENU .............. 66 List of the (SETTINGS) category items ......................................... 67 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ....102 File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ..........................................104 Maintenance and precautions .....105 About the AVCHD format .......... 105 About the "Memory Stick" ......... 105 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ........................................ 106 About x.v.Color ......................... 107 About handling of your camcorder ................................................. 108 MOVIE SETTINGS ....................... 68 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS ...................... 73 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET ..................... 75 (Items to customize the display) SOUND/DISP SET ....................... 77 (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......112 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback ....................................117 Glossary ......................................120 Index ...........................................121 OUTPUT SETTINGS .................... 78 (Items for when connecting other devices) CLOCK/ LANG .......................... 79 (Items to set clock and language) GENERAL SET ............................ 80 (Other setup items) Activating functions using the OPTION MENU ...................... 82 Using the OPTION MENU ............ 82 Recording items on the OPTION MENU ....................................... 83 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU ................................................... 83 Functions set in the OPTION MENU ......................................... 84 7 Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC ....................... 33 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach B Backlight ...................................33 B BEACH.......................................86 B SNOW .......................................86 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec ................................... 32 A child on the stage under a spot light B SPOTLIGHT ...............................86 Flowers in closeup B PORTRAIT ................................ 86 B FOCUS ...................................... 84 B TELE MACRO............................ 84 Fireworks with all its splendor B FIREWORKS..............................85 B FOCUS.......................................84 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS ...................................... 84 B SPOT FOCUS ............................ 84 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot ..................................32 B COLOR SLOW SHTR .................87 8 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow You can select the media (hard disk or "Memory Stick PRO Duo") separately for movie recording and still image recording (p. 22). b Notes · When you select the media for movies, select the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) as well. · The default setting is as follows: ­ Movies are recorded on the hard disk with HD (high definition) image quality. ­ Still images are recorded on the hard disk. · The media and the image quality you select are effective for recording/playback/editing operations. Enjoying your camcorder B Get ready (p. 15). x Selecting the media (p. 22) B Record with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 29). Your camcorder is compatible with AVCHD format "1920 × 1080/60i" (p. 105), which provides highlydetailed, beautiful images. b Notes · The default setting is [HD SP] which is AVCHD format "1440 × 1080/60i" (p. 68). · "AVCHD 1080i format" is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be described in more detail. B Play back the images. x Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 35) x Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 42) You can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD (high definition) movies. z Tips · You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 40) displayed on the screen on connecting your TV and camcorder. · You can play back the images on a SD (standard definition) image quality TV. 9 B Save recorded images. x Dubbing images from the internal hard disk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 52) x Dubbing to other devices (p. 58) The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the connected device. For details, see page 58. x Editing on a computer (p. 47) You can import images with HD (high definition) image quality to a computer, or save images on a disc. Refer to "PMB Guide." B Delete images. If the media is full, you cannot record new images. Delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc. If you delete the images, you can record new images on the free media space again. x Deleting the selected images (p. 49) x Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 63) 10 Recording time of movies (internal hard disk) Enjoying your camcorder HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format Recording mode AVC HD 16M (FH) (highest quality)* AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality)** AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality)** AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play)** Approximate recordable time (hour minute) HDR-SR11 7 h 10 m 14 h 40 m 17 h 50 m 22 h 50 m HDR-SR12 14 h 40 m 29 h 40 m 36 h 48 h * Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 × 1080/60i format. ** Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 × 1080/60i format. SD (standard definition) image quality MPEG2 format Recording mode SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD 3M (LP) (long play) z Tips · Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. · For the recordable time of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," see page 24. · You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999 scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality. · You can record the maximum 9,999 still images on the hard disk. For the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," see page 74. · The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Approximate recordable time (hour minute) HDR-SR11 14 h 40 m 21 h 50 m 41 h 50 m HDR-SR12 29 h 40 m 44 h 84 h 20 m 11 Enjoying your camcorder " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus " HOME MENU" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 13) Category B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Item Page Item Page PRINT USB CONNECT TV CONNECT Guide* 60 48 41 MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW REC 30 30 33 (MANAGE MEDIA) category Item Page (VIEW IMAGES) category Item Page MOVIE MEDIA SET* PHOTO MEDIA SET* MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT* REPAIR IMG.DB F. 22 23 62 63 65 VISUAL INDEX* INDEX* INDEX* PLAYLIST 35 37 37 55 (OTHERS) category Item Page (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 66)*. * You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 25). For the items available in the (SETTINGS) category, see page 67. DELETE* PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB PHOTO COPY EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT 49 51 52 53 54 55 12 Using the HOME MENU 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] Enjoying your camcorder 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) B B When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP 1 Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category. Example: (OTHERS) category 2 Touch (HELP). (HELP) turns The bottom of the orange. 13 3 Touch the item you want to learn more about. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 82 for further details. (OPTION) 14 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 16) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 116) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 16, 106) Getting Started Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 16) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) Handycam Station (1) (p. 16, 115) ­ Picture Motion Browser (Software) ­ PMB Guide ­ Handycam Handbook (This Handbook) "Operating Guide" (1) Component A/V cable (1) (p. 42) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 58) USB cable (1) (p. 59, 60) 15 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 5 4 3 5 Battery pack /CHG (charge) lamp 1 DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) 2 POWER switch To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 106) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes · You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. When the /CHG (charge) lamp turns off, the battery is fully charged. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug is facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). b Notes · When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. 3 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 16 To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. Getting Started BATT (battery release) lever b Notes · When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 20)/ ACCESS lamps (p. 29) are turned off. · When you store the battery pack, fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 107 for the details of storage). To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. POWER switch To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) With the v mark on the right DC plug DC IN jack Open the jack cover Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO. b Notes · Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 17 After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed. Remaining battery (approx.) Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* Image quality NP-FH70 NP-FH100 HD 140 150 320 340 SD 170 190 385 430 HD 70 70 160 170 SD 80 90 190 210 60 65 When the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is selected as the media: Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* Recording capacity (approx.) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 HD 65 70 90 95 145 150 335 350 SD 80 85 105 115 175 190 395 430 HD 30 30 40 40 70 70 160 170 SD 40 40 50 50 80 90 190 200 NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 135 135 170 390 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. When the hard disk is selected as the media: Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. b Notes · All times measured under the following conditions: ­ [REC MODE]: SP ­ Top: When the LCD backlight turns on Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) HD 65 70 85 90 SD 80 85 105 115 HD 30 30 40 40 SD 40 40 50 50 18 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 HD 95 105 130 140 200 230 470 515 SD 95 105 130 140 200 230 470 515 HD 100 115 135 150 205 245 500 555 SD 100 115 135 150 205 245 500 555 · The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. · The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. On the AC Adaptor · Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. · Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. · Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. · 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. Getting Started · Top: When the media is set to the hard disk Bottom: When the media is set to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * When the LCD backlight is on. On the battery pack · When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 20)/ACCESS lamp (p. 29). · The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 17) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: ­ The battery pack is not attached correctly. ­ The battery pack is damaged. ­ The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). · The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). · When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack. · We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. On the charging/recording/playback time · Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). 19 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. (HOME) 3 Select the desired geographical area with [NEXT]. / , then touch 4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. 5 Set [Y] (year) with 60min STBY 2008 Y 1M 1D 12 / . 00 AM Touch the button on the LCD screen. POWER switch CLOCK SET NEXT 6 Select [M] with the month with / / , then set . 1 While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. 7 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT]. 8 Make sure that the clock is correctly set, then touch The clock starts. You can set any year up to the year 2037. For midnight, set it to 12:00AM. For midday, set it to 12:00PM. . 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET] The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. 60min AREA SET Chicago Mexico City New York Bogota Santiago JAN 1 2008 12:00:00AM CLOCK SET NEXT STBY 20 To turn off the power Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). b Notes · If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 110). · It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. · The lens cover opens automatically when the power is turned on. It closes when the playback screen is selected, or the power is turned off. · In the setting at the time of purchase, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 80). Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder Getting Started DISP/BATT INFO 2180 degrees (max.) z Tips · The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can be displayed during playback (see page 75 for [DATA CODE]). · Refer to page 103 for information concerning "World time difference." · If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 109). To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/ BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. b Notes · Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. To select the screen language, touch (HOME) t LANG] t [ (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANGUAGE SET] (p. 79). z Tips · If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. · Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 77), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 21 Step 5: Selecting the media · The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you press DISP/ BATT INFO. Adjusting the Viewfinder You can view images using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor. Viewfinder You can select the hard disk or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" as the recording/playback/ editing media on your camcorder. Select the media for movies and still images separately. The default setting is hard disk for movies and still images. Hard disk "Memory Stick" Movie b Notes · You can do recording/playback/editing operations for the selected media. When you want to change media, reselect the media. Still image Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the image is clear. z Tips · See pages 11 and 24 for the recordable time. · See page 52 on dubbing/copying between two media. z Tips · You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 77). Selecting the media for movies 1 Touch Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of your camcorder. The media setting screen for movies appears. HDD HDD MEMORY STICK MOVIE MEDIA SET MEMORY STICK Select the media and image quality. 2 Touch the desired media and image quality. indicates HD (high definition) image quality, and indicates SD (standard definition) image quality. 22 3 Touch [YES] t . The media for movies is changed. Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" if "Memory Stick PRO Duo" has been selected as the media. For types of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder, see page 2. Getting Started Selecting the media for still images 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of your camcorder. The media setting screen for still images appears. 1 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover. HDD MEMORY STICK PHOTO MEDIA SET Select the media. 2 Touch the desired media. 3 Touch [YES] t . The media for still images is changed. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") 2 If you have selected "Memory Stick PRO Duo" as the movie media, turn the POWER switch until the (Movie) lamp lights up. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it on while pressing the green button. To check the media setting 1 Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (Movie)/ (Still) lamp depending on which media you want to check. 2 Check the media icon on the screen. Media icon : Hard disk : "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 23 The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the LCD screen when you insert a new "Memory Stick PRO Duo." The capacity and approximate recordable time of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Unit: min.) The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. HD (high definition) image quality AVC HD 16M (FH) AVC HD 9M (HQ) AVC HD 7M (SP) AVC HD 5M (LP) 3 Touch [YES]. To record only still images on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo," touch [NO]. 1GB 2GB 4GB 6 (6) 10 (10) 25 (25) 55 (55) 10 (9) 25 (20) 55 (40) 115 (80) 15 (10) 30 (20) 65 (45) 140 (100) 20 (15) 40 (35) 85 (70) 180 (145) To eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in once. b Notes · Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. · If you force the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the slot in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged. · If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed in step 3, format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 63). Note that formatting will delete all data recorded on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." · When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," be careful so that the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" does not pop out and drop. 8GB SD (standard definition) image quality SD 9M (HQ) SD 6M (SP) SD 3M (LP) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 10 (10) 25 (25) 55 (50) 115 (100) 20 (10) 40 (25) 80 (50) 170 (100) 35 (25) 80 (50) 160 (105) 325 (215) b Notes · Numbers in the table are based on using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [REC MODE] (p. 68), and the type of "Memory Stick." z Tips · For the number of recordable still images, see page 74. 24 Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playback operation without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 22). If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button. Recording/Playback Recording movies Recording still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G in the direction of the arrow until the (Movie) lamp lights up. 1 Turn the POWER switch G in the direction of the arrow until the (Still) lamp lights up. 2 Press EASY A. EASY 2 Press EASY A. EASY appears on the LCD screen.