Sony DCRSR47ER Operation Guide

Sony DCRSR47ER - Handycam - Camcorder Manual

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    8 Getting started 10 Recording 14 Playback 18 DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E/ Saving movies and photos 22 SR57E/SR67E/SR77E/SR87E with a computer Saving images with a DVD 28 Digital Video Camera Recorder writer, recorder Operating Guide Making good use of your 34 camcorder Additional
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    , please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it or equivalent type recommended by Sony.  Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. Replace the battery with the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Notice for the
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    in separate service or guarantee Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product
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    Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-SR47E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
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    the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E/ SR57E/SR67E: NP-FH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR77E/SR87E: NP-FH50 (1)  CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 22)  "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide"  "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)  "Operating Guide" (This manual
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    make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.  Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen.  In this Operating Guide
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    Operation flow Recording movies and photos (p. 14)  In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk.  You can change the recording media (p. 35). Playing movies and photos (p. 18) Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p. 18) Playing movies and photos on a
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    Table of contents Read this before operating your camcorder 2 Operation flow 7 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 10 Charging the battery pack abroad 11 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 12 Changing the language setting 13 Recording Recording 14
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    PRO Duo" media 37 Customizing your camcorder with menus 38 Using the HELP function 38 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 42 Additional information Troubleshooting 43 Precautions 46 Specifications 48 Screen indicators 52 Parts and controls 53 Index 55 
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    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) Battery pack DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder.  You
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    Getting started  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. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever  and remove the battery
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    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 the desired
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    To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp 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] is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language
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    Recording Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal hard disk (p. 35).  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
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    movies/ photos in mirror mode.  90 degrees (max.)  180 degrees (max.)  90 degrees to the camcorder  You can increase the zooming level by using the digital zoom. Set the zooming level by touching (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE SETTINGS
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    Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the hard disk (p. 35).  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. 12).  Press MODE to turn on
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     Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Power zoom lever Wide Telephoto Flashes  Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded.  Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.  You can check the recordable number of photos on
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    Playback Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the internal hard disk are played (p. 35). 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. 12). 
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    Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play  When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.  Touch / during pause to play back
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    Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU  You can zoom in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the
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    your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 11). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V jack using an A/V connecting cable
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    . When using a Macintosh The supplied software "PMB" is not supported by Macintosh computers. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following website. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install
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    of the license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms, change to , and then click [Next]  [Install].  Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.  Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software. If the installation screen appears, follow the
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    When the installation is completed, following icons will appear. Remove the CD-ROM from your computer.  Other icons may appear.  No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure.  The "Handycam Handbook" is not installed in this procedure (p. 42). To disconnect your camcorder from the
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    3 Press (DISC BURN). 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet
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    is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start]  [All Programs]  [Sony Picture Utility]  [PMB] to start "PMB." You can view, edit, or create discs of movies [Start]  [All Programs]  [Sony Picture Utility]  [Help]  [PMB Guide]. You can also open the "PMB Guide" from [Help] of "PMB." 26
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    also by clicking [Start]  [All Programs]  [Sony Picture Utility]  [PMB]. 3 Click [Folders] or for selecting movies and photos. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc. menu to display the Video Trimming window. See "PMB Guide" on the operation (p. 26). Capturing photos from a
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    created disc. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.  DVDirect Express is referred to as "DVD writer" in this section.  Only unused discs of the following types can be used:  12cm DVD-R  12cm DVD+R  The device does not support
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    To create a disc with the selected images To dub a desired image onto the disc or to create many of the same discs, perform this operation. Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 3 above. To play back a disc on the DVD writer Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder Select the recording media
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     If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is reached. The last movie on the disc may be cut off.  Disc creation time to dub movies to the limit of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes. It may take more time
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    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 by connecting your
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    or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, ect., with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of  or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Select the recording
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    recording device.  Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for  [LCD PANEL] (the default setting  To record the date/time or camera settings data, touch (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [VIEW IMAGES SET]  .  Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. 33
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    Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to delete before starting the operation (p. 35). 1 Touch (HOME)   [DELETE]. (
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    Coping with shooting conditions A wide variety of settings and adjustment options are available on the menu (p. 38). Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects (Backlight) To adjust the exposure for backlit subject, press  (backlight) to display . To cancel the backlight function, press  (
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    Selecting the media for photos  Touch (HOME)  (MANAGE MEDIA)  [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears.  Touch the desired recording medium.  Touch [YES]  . The recording medium is changed. To check the recording media settings Light up the (Movie) lamp to check the
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    The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears when you insert new "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while the (Movie) lamp is lit.  Touch [YES].  To record only photos on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, touch [NO].  If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that
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    . You can change the settings of your camcorder. (HOME) (HOME) button* * DCR-SR38E/SR48E/SR57E/SR67E/SR77E/ SR87E  Touch the desired category  the menu item to be changed. Menu item Category  Follow the instruction on the screen.  After completing the setting, touch .  When the item is
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    List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE p. 14 PHOTO p. 16 (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX p. 18 FILM ROLL p. 18 FACE p. 18 PLAYLIST Displays and plays a movie playlist. (OTHERS) category DELETE
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    . AUDIO MODE Sets the sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo). WIDE SELECT Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies. DIGITAL ZOOM p. 15 STEADYSHOT p. 15 AUTO SLW SHUTTR....... Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to make sure the subject
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    changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. * DCR-SR57E/SR67E/SR77E/SR87E List of the OPTION MENU The focus. EXPOSURE Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. FOCUS Focuses manually. SCENE SELECTION......... Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type
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    ." If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/  Refer to "PMB Guide" for details on the supplied software "PMB" (p. 26). 3 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF
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    following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Notes before your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.  See the "Handycam Handbook" (p. 42) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and "PMB Guide"
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    problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service Your camcorder needs to be repaired. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001
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    Stick PRO Duo" media was restricted on another device.  The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.  The drop sensor function is activated. You may not be able to record nor play back images.  The
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    For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.  Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.  Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your
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     Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen  Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands  Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens  Wipe the
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    -SR77E/SR87E Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 25× (Optical), 50×, 2 000× (Digital) Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) Focal length DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E/SR57E/ SR67E F=1.8 ~ 6.0 f=1.8 ~ 108 mm (3/32 ~ 4 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 39 ~ 2 340 mm (1 9/16 ~ 92 1/4 in.) (16
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    Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E/SR57E/ SR67E Internal hard disc: 2.2 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: 2.1 W DCR-SR77E/SR87E Internal hard disc: 2.5 W "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media: 2.3 W Operating temperature: 0 C
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    format of movies by touching (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE SETTINGS]  [AUDIO MODE].  For DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E: Sound is recorded in 2ch stereo.  The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.  A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is used.  The recording time will vary depending on the
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    Duo" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  "DVDirect" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  Dolby and the double-D . Furthermore,  and  are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Additional information 51
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    and recording media Playback folder Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Bottom Indicator  Meaning Face Index Manual focus SCENE SELECTION  White balance SteadyShot off SPOT MTR/FCS/SPOT METER/EXPOSURE TELE MACRO  Backlight OPTION button VIEW IMAGES
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    This is convenient during playback operations.  (HOME) button* (38)  Zoom buttons* (15, 17) You can zoom in or out.  START/STOP button* (15) *DCR-SR38E/SR48E/SR57E/SR67E/ SR77E/SR87E Additional information  Power zoom lever (15, 17)  PHOTO button (17)  CHG (charge) lamp (10)  ACCESS lamp
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    writing data.   (Backlight) button (35)  RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.   (USB) jack (22, 24, 25, 28, 31) DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR57E/SR77E: output only 54
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    16, 19 Playback 18 PMB (Picture Motion Browser)....22, 26 PMB Guide 26 R Recording 14 Recording and playback time....49 Recording media 35 and time...........12 Software 22 Specifications 48 Supplied items 5 T Tripod 35 Troubleshooting 43 Turning the power on 12 TV 21 TV Type 21 U USB
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    GB Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
2009 Sony Corporation
DCR-SR37E/SR38E/SR47E/SR48E/
SR57E/SR67E/SR77E/SR87E
Table of contents
8
Getting started
10
Recording
14
Playback
18
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
22
Saving images with a DVD
writer, recorder
28
Making good use of your
camcorder
34
Additional information
43