Sony DCR-SR87 Handycam® Handbook
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Click Handycam Handbook DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67/SR87 Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-124-310-12(1) US - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 2
Handbook. Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Searching for - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 3
before operating your camcorder 13 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 14 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 16 Step DCR-SR67/SR87 33 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 33 Recording in mirror mode 34 Switching the screen display 34 Playback on the camcorder - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 4
55 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 56 Checking the battery information 58 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 59 Selecting the on the internal hard disk from being recovered 63 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 64 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 5
76 Functions set in the OPTION MENU 78 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 85 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 89 Additional and playback with each battery pack 93 Expected recording time of movies 94 Expected number of recordable photos 95 Using your camcorder abroad 96 File/folder - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 6
Table of Contents Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing SPORTS 81 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach Backlight 33 BEACH 81 SNOW 81 Flowers in close-up A child on the stage under a spot light PORTRAIT 81 FOCUS 80 TELE MACRO 79 SPOTLIGHT 81 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 7
15) LENS COVER switch (22, 23, 28, 30) A/V Remote Connector (42, 56) camcorder is reading or writing data. Battery pack (16) BATT (battery) release lever (17) DC IN jack (16) "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (60 ) Zoom buttons* (32, 40) START/STOP button* (23, 29) * DCR-SR48/SR67/SR87 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 8
Operating Guide) (VIEW IMAGES) button (25, 35) Access lamp ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (60) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is LEVEL low (84) WIDE SELECT (65) Remaining battery Return button (10) Meaning Face Index (38) Manual focus (80) SCENE SELECTION (81) White - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 9
IMAGES button (25, 35) 101-0001 101-0005 Slide show button (41) Data file name (26, 36) Protected image (49) VISUAL INDEX button (26, 36) * DCR-SR67/SR87 Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some items may not appear, depending on your - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 10
MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch Useful Recording Techniques Index Category Follow the instructions on the screen. After completing the setting Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 11
CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO p. 44 p. 44 p. 46 p. 47 p. 47 p. 47 p. 48 p. 48 p. 44 p. 44 p. 49 p. 49 p. 50 p. 51 p. 51 p. 52 p. 52 p. 52 p. 55 p. 55 Operating Guide p. 58 11 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 p. 59 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1 p. 59 MEDIA INFO p. 61 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 12
Table of Contents [SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. *1 You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation. *2 DCR-SR67/SR87 List of the OPTION MENU Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tab SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS TELE - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 13
connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: NPFH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 14
any problems. films, video tapes, Drive Handycam using your computer (see Operating Guide). Also, you can save battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Note on operating temperatures When the temperature of the camcorder - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 15
see Operating Guide too), and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 62). 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 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 16
is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. See page 93 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. 16 Index - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 17
Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 115 135 170 390 DCR-SR87 Battery pack NP-FH50 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Charging time 135 170 390 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 18
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 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 19
Recording Techniques Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 20
flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 77) is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 21
Make good use of camcorder accessories. For example, using a tripod, you can make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in dim light, such as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. 21 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 22
. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on . Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 23
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press START/STOP to start recording. [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Tips The [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p. 64). Shooting photos Open the lens cover. 23 Index - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 24
Table of Contents Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 25
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 26
Table of Contents Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous To stop touch the (Photo) tab () a desired photo (). Useful Recording Techniques Index Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen 26 Slide show/pause Next - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 27
CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 70). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 59). To cancel Easy Handycam operation After you finish recording, or close menu setting screen, press EASY again. from the LCD screen. disappears Menu settings during Easy - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 28
default setting, movies are recorded on the internal hard disk (p. 59). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). 28 Index - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 29
the recording media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can check the recordable time and not to press the buttons on the side of the LCD screen by mistake (DCR-SR48/SR67/SR87). Tips When a face is detected during movie - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 30
setting, photos are recorded on the internal hard disk (p. 59). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. 30 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 31
Table of Contents Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. See page 95 on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch (HOME) [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You cannot record photos - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 32
59 1/8 in.) for telephoto (DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67). The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto (DCR-SR87). Tips You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 65) if you - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 33
recording) (DCR-SR67/ SR87) Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be recorded with the built-in microphone. You can enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Built-in microphone Notes If you play back 5.1ch sound on your camcorder, 5.1ch - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 34
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side . Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 35
are recorded on the internal hard disk are played (p. 59). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press (VIEW IMAGES). Useful Recording Techniques The VISUAL - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 36
Table of Contents Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION To fast-forward To pause/play Tips When playback from - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 37
Table of Contents Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU Tips When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, the screen. (playback folder) appears on Useful Recording Techniques Index 37 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 38
Table of Contents Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail. - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 39
Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch (Face Index). Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired face image, then touch the desired face image to view - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 40
PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever. For DCR-SR48/SR67/SR87: You can also magnify images with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. Play back the photo you want to magnify. Magnify - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 41
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch . Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 42
will be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV. 42 Index - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 43
camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 44
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 45
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Tips Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 46
Table of Contents Capturing a photo from a movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a photo. Select the recording media which contains movies, and the recording media where you want to save photos before the operation (p. 59). 1 Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PHOTO CAPTURE]. - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 47
images in a Playlist will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called "original." Touch (HOME you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist. Select the movie to be dubbed. [DUB - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 48
Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal hard disk of the camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 49
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to protect before starting the operation (p. 59). Tips You can - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 50
beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch [YES] . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 51
to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the " the Playlist to a disc as it is, by using the supplied software. Index 51 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 52
Playing the Playlist Select the recording media you want to play a Playlist before the operation (p. 59). Touch (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) [PLAYLIST]. Movies added to the Playlist appear. Tips Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not erased. To change the order - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 53
12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 54
, perform this operation. Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 3 above. Close the disc tray on the DVD writer, and disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. To play back a disc on the DVD writer Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Select the recording media containing the movie - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 55
than DVDirect Express You can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, with the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. The method used to create a disc - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 56
played back on your camcorder to a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, etc., with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 57
instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 58
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Checking the battery information You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [BATTERY INFO]. The remaining battery capacity is shown. To close the battery information screen Touch . 58 Index - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 59
the recording media You can select the internal hard disk or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder. Select the medium to be used for movies and photos separately. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 60
PRO Duo" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media . (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick"media. (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 61
recording media. Notes During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot check the media information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Touch (HOME) (MANAGE despite displaying both free and used hard disk space. DCR-SR47: 60,000 MB DCR-SR48: 70,000 MB DCR-SR67/SR87: 80,000 MB Since there is a - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 62
photos to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for the loss of important images, you should save them (p. 53, see Operating Guide too) before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 63
see Operating Guide too) before all cables DCR-SR47: about 60 minutes DCR-SR48: about 70 minutes DCR-SR67/SR87: about 80 minutes If you stop performing [ EMPTY] while [Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [ EMPTY] when you use the camcorder - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 64
Table of Contents Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) The default settings are marked with . as 9M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. AUDIO MODE (DCR-SR67/SR87) You can change the recording sound format. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [ - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 65
according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. Steps (HOME) ( digital zoom. DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: 60 × DCR-SR87: 25 × Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] a desired setting The right side of the bar shows the digital - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 66
. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [GUIDEFRAME] a desired setting OFF Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 67
displays the Face Index screen (p. 38). Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face. The icon stops flashing when the face is recorded in Face Index. : This icon appears when faces cannot be recorded in Face Index - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 68
with . IMAGE SIZE You can select a photo size to be shot. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ setting IMAGE SIZE] a desired DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67 VGA(0.3M) ( ) 0.2M ( ) Records photos clearly (640 × 480). Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded (640 × 360 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 69
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [GUIDEFRAME] a desired setting OFF Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. Useful Recording Techniques Index 69 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 70
Table of Contents VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) The default settings are marked with . DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 71
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. 71 Index - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 72
SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD BL LEVEL] a desired setting NORMAL BRIGHT Standard brightness. Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 73
Table of Contents If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD COLOR You can adjust the color - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 74
Table of Contents OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV) The default settings are marked with . TV TYPE See page 43. DISP OUTPUT (Display output) You can set where the screen displays are to be output. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] a desired - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 75
marked with . CLOCK SET See page 19. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 97. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [AREA SET] set your local area - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 76
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques GENERAL SET (Other setup items) The default settings are marked with . DEMO MODE When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after you turn on the (Movie) lamp by pressing MODE. - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 77
disk. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [DROP SENSOR] a desired setting ON OFF ( ) Activates the drop sensor. When it is detected that the camcorder is dropping, you may not be able to record or play back images correctly, to protect the internal hard disk. When dropping is - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 78
the brightness and focus on [END] To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 79
recording subjects at a close distance as follows: DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: down to about 50 cm (19 3/4 in.) DCR-SR87: down to about 38 cm (15 in.) Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 80) when it is hard - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 80
MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in.) (DCR-SR47 which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 81
shots of fireworks. LANDSCAPE*( ) PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 82
is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent- like color lamps The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 83
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 84
Table of Contents MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) [MICREF LEVEL] a desired setting NORMAL LOW ( ) Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 85
Techniques Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following list to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation p. 85 Batteries/power - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 86
during Easy Handycam operation even after Easy Handycam operation is finished battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 16). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 87
The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 100). The ACCESS/access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. Your camcorder is recording the scene you have The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 80). 87 Index - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 88
camcorder battery DCR-SR67/SR87). Change the sound conversion type (downmix type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your playback device for details. Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the supplied software - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 89
following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Useful Recording Techniques Index You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected to your camcorder. When you are using the S VIDEO plug, make - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 90
camcorder again. E:20: / E:31: / E:61: / E:62: / E:91: / E:94: A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit other media (p. 53, see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 91
on the screen, follow the instructions. Recording media HDD format error. The internal hard disk of the camcorder is set differently from the default possible. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software. Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Do you want to repair the - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 92
or play images correctly. Use "Memory Stick" media recommended for your camcorder (p. 59). Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Other No further selection is possible. You - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 93
recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 (unit: minute) 105 120 170 - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 94
DCR-SR87: Battery pack NP-FH50 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 (unit: minute) 170 195 370 415 830 925 Top: Internal hard disk Bottom: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk DCR-SR47 approximately 13 hours. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 95
Sony DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: VGA 640 × 480 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 2800 5700 11500 23000 47000 94000 DCR-SR87: 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 1.0M 1,152 × 864 870 1800 3700 7200 14500 1.0M 1,152 × 864 16GB 29500 The number of recordable photos shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 96
V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be an NTSCsystem-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System NTSC PAL PAL-M PAL-N SECAM Used in Bahama Islands, Bolivia - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 97
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] (p. 75). World time difference Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 98
movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see "PMB Guide" then use the supplied computer through USB connection. Access from the computer using the supplied software "PMB." Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder through - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 99
HG * Duo" media * This product does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with "Memory the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 100
consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. The battery pack NP-FH50 supplied with DCR-SR87 is compatible with "ActiFORCE." "ActiFORCE" is a new generation power system. Battery capacity, boost charge, and the speed and - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 101
to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 102
clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. When not using your camcorder for a long time - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 103
not recording the date. How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC somebody, it is recommended that you delete date completely using data deletion software on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the "Memory Stick - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 104
-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SR87 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 105
76 A/V connecting cable 56 Abroad 96 Altitude 14 AREA SET 75 AUDIO MODE 64 AUTO SLW SHUTTR..........66, 69 B BATTERY INFO 58 Battery pack 16 BEACH DIGITAL ZOOM 65 DISC BURN 11 Disc recorder 56 DISP OUTPUT 74 DIVIDE 50 DROP SENSOR 77 DST SET 75 Dubbing 47 DVD writer 55 E Easy Handycam - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 106
, 30, 36 PHOTO SETTINGS 68 Playing 25, 35 Playlist 51 PMB Guide 2 PORTRAIT 81 Power on 19 POWER ON BY LCD 77 Precautions 99 PROTECT Telephoto 32 Thumbnail 44 Tripod 7 Troubleshooting 85 TV 42 TV color systems 96 TV TYPE 74 TWILIGHT 81 U USB cable 55 USB CONNECT 55 V VBR 94 VIEW - Sony DCR-SR87 | Handycam® Handbook - Page 107
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