User manual SONY DCR-SR62

[. . . ] 3-098-548-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. [. . . ] Move it further for a faster zoom. 2 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch*1 To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to 5. 1ch surround sound and recorded. *2 19 7 Remote sensor*3 Receive the signal from the Remote Commander. qk Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface) Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5. 5 mm (7/32 in. )) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. 8 Flash*2 Flashes when using the flash. ql RESET button To initialize the settings (Reset), press RESET to initialize all the settings, including settings for date and time. 9 LCD screen To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). Playback 1 Power zoom lever q; Zoom buttons You can magnify still images from about 1. 1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). · When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in the center of the displayed frame. q; Zoom buttons Press for zooming in/out. qd EASY button See page 16. qa BACK LIGHT button*4 To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display . . To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. qj Speaker Sound comes out from the speaker while playing back. qs 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 is set to OFF (CHG), you can check the remaining battery. Connecting to other devices 3 A/V OUT jack Connect with the A/V connecting cable. 4 REMOTE jack*3 Connect other optional accessories. qd EASY button See page 16. 5 Active Interface Shoe button*2 *3 qf (flash) You can select the settings for the flash. qg Shoulder belt hook Attach the shoulder belt (optional). 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. qh NIGHTSHOT switch*2 To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. ( appears. ) w; DC IN jack wa Interface connector 20 ws DISC BURN button Create a DVD by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). wd (USB) jack Connect with the USB cable. *1 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 *2 DCR-SR200/SR300 *3 Except for DCR-SR42 *4 For DCR-SR42, the position of the buttons differ from the illustration. 21 Recording/Playback Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images 1 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) 2 HOME button 3 Remaining battery (approx. ) 4 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) 5 Counter (hour/minute/second) 6 OPTION button 7 Dual Rec (DCR-SR200/SR300) 8 VIEW IMAGES button 9 5. 1ch surround recording (DCR-SR200/ SR300) q; Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) qa Image size qs Appears while a still image is being saved. qd Recording folder Displays only during the recording media of still images is a "Memory Stick Duo. " qf Return button qg Playback mode qh Current movie number/Number of total movies qj Previous/Next button qk Video operation buttons ql Data file name w; Current still image number/Number of recorded still images wa Slide show button ws Previous/Next button wd Data file name wf VISUAL INDEX button 22 Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Upper right Indicator Meaning PictBridge connecting E Warning Bottom Indicator Meaning 9 Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION Bottom Center Recording/Playback . Upper left Indicator Meaning n 5. 1ch surround recording/ playback*1 Self-timer recording Flash MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT*2 WIDE SELECT*3 Backlight White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER TELE MACRO ZEBRA*1 Upper right Indicator Meaning *1 DCR-SR200/SR300 *2 DCR-SR42 *3 DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 *4 DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82 · The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and "Memory Stick Duo. " They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback. FADER LCD backlight off Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated Center Indicator Meaning Slide show set NightShot plus*4 NightShot*1 Super NightShot plus*4 Super NightShot*1 Color Slow Shutter 23 Saving images Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of your camcorder. Due to the limited capacity of the internal hard disk, 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. Deleting images Deleting the images on the hard disk 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. DELETE]. Saving images using a computer By using the software on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images on a DVD or the hard disk of a computer. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 2 Touch [ 3 Touch [ Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to a DVD with ease. DELETE] (movies) or [ DELETE] (still images), according to the type of image you want to delete, then touch the image to be deleted. The selected image is marked with . Saving images on a computer You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer. 4 Touch t [YES] t . Creating a DVD with selected images You can save images imported to your computer on a DVD. You can also edit those images. To delete all movies or still images at one time In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] or [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD devices. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). To delete the still images in the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 In step 2, touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch t [YES] t . · To delete all still images on the "Memory Stick Duo, " in step 2, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 24 Playing the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). A/V OUT jack Recording/Playback S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) (Yellow) IN : Signal flow VCR or TVs · You can dub the images recorded on the camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 Performing with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM, "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser" (Software) are contained. On the advanced use of your camcorder or how to use connecting to your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). By using "Picture Motion Browser, " you can enjoy the following operations: ­ Creating a DVD with One Touch ­ Importing images to a computer ­ Editing the imported images ­ Creating a DVD is completed, the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. · The model name of your Handycam is printed on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CDROM from the disc drive of your computer. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on the computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CDROM, double-click the [US] folder and then drag-and-drop the "Handbook. pdf" on the computer. Install the above on a computer by following the steps below. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook, " you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. After having the software installed, doubleclick "Handbook. pdf", you can view the handbook. x For Windows user 1 Turn on the computer. The select screen for installation appears. Installing the supplied software · The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh. x System requirements When using the supplied software, you need the following system requirements below. [. . . ] 340 000 pixels 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 pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet 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. Use your camcorder after charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery. [. . . ]