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. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. 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. 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. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 2 Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR11E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-SR12E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. Notes HDR-SR11E/HDR-SR12E is to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRAC210 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/ L200B. 3 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Notes on use Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. · AC Adaptor (1) · Power cord (Mains lead) (1) · Handycam Station (1) A · Component A/V cable (1) B · A/V connecting cable (1) C · USB cable (1) D · 21-pin adaptor (1) For the models with the mark printed on their bottom surfaces only. · Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. · Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) · CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 25) ­ Picture Motion Browser (Software) ­ PMB Guide ­ Handycam Handbook (PDF) · "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. A B C D Using the camcorder · The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See "Precautions" (p. 31). · Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps or the ACCESS lamps (p. 12, 16) are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. ­ Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" ­ 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 communication cables, 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. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 4 · 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. · Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. The internal hard disk of the camcorder may not be recognized or recording/ playback may not be possible. · Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas. The hard disk of your camcorder may not be recognized, or recording may not be possible. · To protect the internal hard disk from shock by dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor function*. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity 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. · 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 on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder (p. 29). · 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. · 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]*. · Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly while recording. · To adjust 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). You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (2) to record in mirror mode. 190 degrees to the camcorder 290 degrees (max.) 2180 degrees (max.) · The viewfinder and the LCD screen are manufactured using extremely high-precision 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 on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. · Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet Types of "Memory Stick" you can use with your camcorder · For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of 1 GB or larger marked with: ­ ("Memory Stick PRO Duo")* ­ ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo") * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. · A "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of up to 8 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this camcorder. 5 · See page 11 for the recordable time of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." · "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are both called as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in this manual. Note on disposal/transfer · Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]* 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]* 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 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, recording media, etc. · TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL 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 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. 10). About this manual · The images of the LCD screen used in this manual for illust ...