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Sony Handycam HDR-SR1E Operating Manual

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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-SR1E
© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-889-914-12(1)
Enjoying your
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camcorder
Getting Started
23
Shooting 32
Playback 40
Editing
51
Dubbing/printing
57
Utilizing recording media
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Customizing your
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camcorder
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Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
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Additional
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  • Page 1 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-SR1E © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-889-914-12(1) Enjoying your camcorder Getting Started Shooting 32 Playback 40...

  • Page 2: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE...
  • Page 3 Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed.
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Notes On Using The Hard Disk Drive Handycam

    • It is recommended that you save your image data periodically, after recording. 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder ... 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam ... 5 Subject examples and solutions ... 10 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow... 12 Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images ... 14 “...
  • Page 7 Playback Viewing the images ...40 Using PB zoom Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) Playing the image on a TV ...44 Saving images ...50 Editing (OTHERS) category ...51 Deleting images ...51 Copying still images ...53 Creating the Playlist ...54 Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category ...57 Dubbing images ...57...
  • Page 8 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the the HOME MENU ... 64 Using the HOME MENU List of the MOVIE SETTINGS ... 66 (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS ... 69 (Items for recording still images) VIEW IMAGES SET... 72 (Items to customize the sound volume and display) SOUND/DISP SET ...
  • Page 9 Troubleshooting ...90 Warning indicators and messages ...103 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...108 Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure ...110 About the AVCHD format ...111 About the “Memory Stick” ...112 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...114 Maintenance and precautions ...115 Specifications ...118...

  • Page 10: Subject Examples And Solutions

    Subject examples and solutions Shooting Checking your golf swing B Smooth slow recording...38 Flowers in close-up B Soft portrait... 80 B Focus ... 78 B Telemacro ...79 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B Focus ... 78 B Spot focus...79 Focusing more distant objects B Landscape ...80...
  • Page 11 B NightShot... 37 B Color Slow Shutter... 81 Playback Viewing on the TV screen Editing, others Saving images on external media Deleting the unnecessary images Burning a disc for your friend Using your camcorder on a trip ...44 ...50 ...51 ...57 ...108...

  • Page 12: Enjoying Your Camcorder

    • Read the supplied “Read This First” before you use your camcorder. • Prepare for recording as described from page 23. B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 32). • Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images are recorded on either the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 13 Dubbing images on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 58) B Delete images. If the hard disk of your camcorder is full, you cannot shoot new images. Delete the image data that have been saved in a computer or discs. You can record new images on the free hard disk space again.

  • Page 14: Experience The Beauty Of Hd (High Definition) Images

    Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition) recording image qualities. The images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be converted to HD (high definition) image quality.

  • Page 15: Recording Time Of Movies

    • You can record the maximum 9,999 still images on the hard disk. For the “Memory Stick Duo,” see page 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 hard disk.

  • Page 16: Home" And " Option

    HOME MENU” - the starting point for all operations with your camcorder When you want to customize your camcorder, open the “HOME MENU.” This menu is the gateway to all the functions of your camcorder. See page 18 for further details.
  • Page 17 “ OPTION MENU” enables you to access functions directly 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 22 for further details. When deleting a movie with HD (high definition) image quality, for example I want be sure which movie I am deleting.
  • Page 18 x Notes on the menu operation Place your fingers on the rear side of the LCD panel (touch panel) to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen with your thumb. Perform the same actions as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD panel.
  • Page 19 Touch (OTHERS). Touch [EDIT]. Touch [ DELETE]. Touch [ DELETE]. Touch the image you want to delete. Touch t [YES] t...
  • Page 20 When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. HELP Touch The bottom of the turns orange. Touch the item you want to know the content. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen.
  • Page 21 VISUAL INDEX (p. 40) PLAYLIST (p. 54) EDIT (p. 51) PLAYLIST EDIT (p. 54) PRINT (p. 59) COMPUTER (p. 57) TV CONNECT Guide (p. 44) PRINTER (p. 59) FORMAT (p. 62) FORMAT (p. 62) INFO (p. 63) To customize your camcorder (p. 64).
  • Page 22 Notes • The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    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. 24) Mains lead (1) (p. 24) Component video cable (1) (p.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. Jack cover Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket.
  • Page 25 Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. z Tips • If you attach the battery pack or connect the AC Adaptor when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), your camcorder turns on, then off again, after a few seconds.
  • Page 26 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D NP-QM91D Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HD (high definition) image quality with recording mode [SP] Continuous...
  • Page 27 Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.

  • Page 28: Step 3: Turning The Power On

    To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). b Notes • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be Lens cover ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.

  • Page 29: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    Tips • If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

  • Page 30: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time

    POWER switch position. b Notes • If you do not use your camcorder for about 4 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.
  • Page 31 Make sure that the clock is correctly set, then touch The clock starts. You can set any year up to the year 2037. z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the hard disk, and can be displayed during playback (see page 72 for [DATA CODE]).

  • Page 32: Shooting

    “Memory Stick Duo.” Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. Fastening the grip belt...
  • Page 33 To record high resolution still images during shooting a movie (Dual Rec) t See page 37. To switch to the movie recording mode using the (HOME) C (or D) when the power of the camcorder is on. 1 Press 2 Touch (CAMERA) on the HOME MENU.
  • Page 34 Number of recordable images Beep A shutter sound is heard. When To switch to the still image recording mode using the (HOME) C (or D) when the power of the camcorder is on. 1 Press 2 Touch (CAMERA) on the HOME MENU.

  • Page 35: Zooming

    • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. • 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 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

  • Page 36: Recording Sound With More Presence (5.1Ch Surround Recording)

    AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround. • You can create a disc, which contains the movies recorded on your camcorder, on a computer using the supplied software. If you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system, you can enjoy realistic sound.

  • Page 37: Recording High Quality Still Images During Movie Recording (Dual Rec)

    • When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a filter (optional) to your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. z Tips • You can change the brightness of the flash by setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Exposure For Backlit Subjects

    BACK LIGHT again. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). z Tips • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 39: Controlling The Image Settings Manually With The Camera Control Ring

    [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] b Notes • Sounds cannot be recorded. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control ring You can assign one menu item you use often to the camera control ring. Since the focus adjustment is assigned to the camera control ring in the default settings, the operation below is described as adjusting the focus using the ring.

  • Page 40: Viewing The Images

    Lens cover Closes in accordance with (HOME) D (VIEW IMAGES) B Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or B). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.)

  • Page 41: Playing Movies

    Playing movies On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the to be played back. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the scene/previous scene Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen) To play back movies slowly Touch during pause. To adjust the sound volume (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with Touch...
  • Page 42 INDEX screen) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen To switch to the playback mode using the (HOME) C (or D) when the power of the camcorder is on. 1 Press 2 Touch (VIEW IMAGES) on the HOME MENU. 3 Touch [VISUAL INDEX].

  • Page 43: Using Pb Zoom

    Playback Using PB zoom You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. 1 Play back the still images you want to magnify.

  • Page 44: Playing The Image On A Tv

    Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Selecting the most advantageous connection - TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder will advise you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV. Turn on your camcorder, and press (HOME).
  • Page 45 Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Input jacks on the TV Type Camcorder Component video cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) b Notes •...
  • Page 46 • Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. • Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 47 • When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then select SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 67). t (p. 48) (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE t (p.
  • Page 48 Playing the image on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Component video cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) b Notes • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
  • Page 49 Tips • If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video.

  • Page 50: Saving Images

    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.

  • Page 51: Editing

    Deleting images Deleting the images on the hard disk You can free hard disk space by deleting image data from the camcorder. You can check the free hard disk space of the camcorder using [ INFO] (p. 63). b Notes •...

  • Page 52: Memory Stick Duo

    • You can select up to 100 images at one time. • You can delete an image when viewing it using [DELETE] on (OPTION). Deleting the still images in the “Memory Stick Duo” Turn on your camcorder, then press Touch Touch [ DELETE ALL] Touch [ Touch the still image to be deleted.

  • Page 53: Copying Still Images

    Copying still images You can copy still images from the hard disk to a “Memory Stick Duo.” Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder before the operation. Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (OTHERS) t [EDIT]. Touch Touch [ Touch the still image to be copied.

  • Page 54: Creating The Playlist

    Copying still images (Continued) b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during copying. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during copying.

  • Page 55: Playing The Playlist

    [YES] t b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. It may damage the hard disk. • You cannot add still images to a Playlist. z Tips •...
  • Page 56 ERASE ALL]t [YES] t [YES] t z Tips • The original scenes are not changed even if you erase the scenes from the Playlist. Changing the order within the Playlist Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (OTHERS) t Touch [PLAYLIST EDIT].

  • Page 57: Dubbing/Printing

    This category enables you to utilize your camcorder connected to other devices. (SELECT DEVICES) category Item list COMPUTER Your camcorder can be connected to your computer (p. 84). TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV to view images on the TV (p.

  • Page 58: Dubbing To Vcr Or Dvd/Hdd Recorders

    Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.

  • Page 59: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall socket (p. 24). Turn on the printer. To print still images on a “Memory Stick Duo,”...
  • Page 60 – To disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder or the printer. – To remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder, in the case of tPRINT] • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on again, and restart the operation from the beginning.

  • Page 61: Utilizing Recording Media

    Utilizing recording media (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category This category enables you to use the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo” for various purposes. (MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) category Item list FORMAT You can format the hard disk and recover recordable free space (p. 62). FORMAT You can format the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 62: Deleting All Scenes On The Recording Media (Formatting)

    (Formatting) Formatting the hard disk You can delete all the images on the hard disk of the camcorder to recover recordable free space to allow you to write in. b Notes • To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p.

  • Page 63: Checking The Hdd Information

    Checking the HDD information You can display the hard disk information, and check the approximate amount of free hard disk space. Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). Touch (MANAGE HDD/ MEMORY) t [ INFO]. To turn off the display...

  • Page 64: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the category of the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. Using the HOME MENU Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) (HOME) (SETTINGS) category Touch (SETTINGS).

  • Page 65: List Of The (Settings) Category Items

    List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 66) Items REC SET REC MODE REC MODE AE SHIFT WB SHIFT NS LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT EXP.FOCUS GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA REMAINING RING SETTING PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 69) Items IMAGE SIZE QUALITY FILE NO.

  • Page 66: Movie Settings

    MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 77 The default settings are marked with B. REC SET You can select a recording format to record a movie.

  • Page 67: Digital Zoom

    z Tips • Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch is black or the light is dim. • You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO].
  • Page 68 Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. – When your camcorder recognizes the remaining hard disk capacity with the POWER switch set to – When you press DISP/BATT INFO to...

  • Page 69: (Items For Recording Movies) Photo Settings

    WB SHIFT Assigns [WB SHIFT] (p. 67) to the camera control ring. z Tips • You can make this setting also by keeping MANUAL pressed (p. 39). • See page 39 on further details on the camera control ring. • Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the camera control ring.
  • Page 70 Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. 1400 Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. 3550 • All numbers measured when using a “Memory 2850 Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The 1100 7200 number of recordable images varies depending 5900 on the recording environment. 2250 14500 •...

  • Page 71: Flash Level

    ZEBRA See page 68. FLASH LEVEL You can set this function when you use the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( Makes the flash level higher. B NORMAL( ) LOW( Makes the flash level lower.

  • Page 72: (Items For Recording Still Images)

    • The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication).

  • Page 73: Sound/Disp Set

    B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.

  • Page 74: (Items To Adjust Beep And The Screen) Output Settings

    TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder. 576i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal.

  • Page 75: (Items For When Connecting Other Devices)

    1 hour. LANGUAGE SET You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. z Tips • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. GENERAL SET (Other setup items) Touch 1, then 2.

  • Page 76: Drop Sensor

    5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. z Tips • When you connect your camcorder to a wall socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p.

  • Page 77: Activating Functions Using The

    Using the OPTION MENU b Notes • The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen.

  • Page 78: Recording Items On The Option Menu

    W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • 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 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

  • Page 79: Spot Meter

    SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. 1 Touch the subject on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [ ] in step 1.
  • Page 80 LANDSCAPE**( Select this to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject.

  • Page 81: Slow Shutter

    [AUTO]. • If you changed the battery pack, or moved your camcorder to or from outdoors when [AUTO] was selected, aim your camcorder at a nearby white object with [AUTO] for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change...
  • Page 82 Recording items on the OPTION MENU (Continued) WHITE FADER BLACK FADER D.EFFECT (Digital effect) You can add digital effects to your recordings. appears. 1 Touch the desired effect. 2 When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the effect with The image displayed when you touch is saved as a still image.

  • Page 83: Viewing Items On The Option Menu

    SELF-TIMER The self-timer starts recording a still image after about 10 seconds. Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON], and appears. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF]. • You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p.

  • Page 84: Using A Computer

    One Touch Disc Burn By pressing DISC BURN on your camcorder, you can save images recorded on your camcorder to a disc with the same image quality, automatically. You can create a disc easily. Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are copied as they are.

  • Page 85: System Requirements

    Motion Browser” stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). Referring to “Installing the “First Step Guide”” (p. 86), start the “First Step Guide”, then follow the instructions. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of all the software applications.

  • Page 86: Installing The "First Step Guide" And Software

    • When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and your computer is not compatible with it, connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of using the Memory Stick slot on the computer. Installing the “First Step Guide”...
  • Page 87 Click [FirstStepGuide]. Select your language from the pull-down menu. Click [First Step Guide (HTML)]. Installation starts. When [Save is complete] appears, click [OK] to finish the installation. To install the First Step Guide in PDF In step 4, click [First Step Guide (PDF)]. To install the software “Adobe Reader”...
  • Page 88 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. Select your camcorder video system, then click [Next]. Select where to save the software, then click [Next]. Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program].

  • Page 89: Viewing "First Step Guide

    Guide (HTML)] icon on the desktop. • You can also start by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Sony Picture Utility], [First Step Guide], [HDR-SR1E], then [HDR-SR1E First Step Guide.html]. • To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Overall operations The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 91 The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 24). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting (Continued) LCD screen/viewfinder An unknown image appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 75). Touch the LCD screen to cancel [DEMO MODE]. An unknown indicator appears on the screen. • A warning indicator or message appears on the screen (p. 103).
  • Page 93 • The playback screen is displayed. Set the POWER switch to (p. 33, 34). • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the hard disk. You cannot make new recording during this period (p. 34). • The hard disk of the camcorder is full. Delete unnecessary images (p. 51). Or perform FORMAT] (p.
  • Page 94 • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
  • Page 95 • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in a cool place (p. 116). There is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.

  • Page 96: Remote Commander

    • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your DVD device with black paper. Playing back images on your camcorder Still images stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” are not played back in the actual size.
  • Page 97 The data file name flashes. • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 110). Viewing on the TV You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV connected with the component video cable.
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting (Continued) The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV (p. 74). The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. • This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p.
  • Page 99 You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: – The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. – The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. You cannot use [WIDE SELECT].
  • Page 100 • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. With POWER switch turned on, leave the camcorder for a while. If you still cannot operate the camcorder, turn it off, taking it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
  • Page 101 (SELECT DEVICES) t [COMPUTER] t [ HOME MENU (p. 57). • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. You cannot view the still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the computer.
  • Page 102 • Delete unnecessary files from your computer to free hard disk space. Cannot write from your computer to the hard disk of your camcorder. • You cannot write to the hard disk of your camcorder from software other than Picture Motion Browser.

  • Page 103: Warning Indicators And Messages

    Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss •...

  • Page 104: Hard Disk

    • The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. • The camcorder is unsteady, so camera- shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.
  • Page 105 37). No applicable files available. • Image files have been deleted. HDD format error. • The hard disk of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [ FORMAT] (p. 62) may enable you to use your camcorder.

  • Page 106: Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Recovering data • Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly. Cannot recover data. • Writing data onto the hard disk of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful.
  • Page 107 Lens accessory attached. Cannot use flash. x Other Please connect AC adaptor. • You are trying to format the camcorder hard disk, while the battery capacity is low. Use the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent the battery from wearing out in the middle of this operation.

  • Page 108: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Viewing images recorded with HD...

  • Page 109: World Time Difference

    Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ camcorder abroad. Set [SUMMERTIME] on the HOME MENU (p. 30). World time difference Time-zone...

  • Page 110: Files On The Camcorder Hard Disk/Folder Structure

    The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images or movies by connecting to a computer, see page 84, then use the supplied application.

  • Page 111: About The Avchd Format

    Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder records with the HD (high definition) image quality mentioned below. In addition to HD (high definition) image quality, your camcorder is capable of recording an SD (standard definition) signal in the conventional MPEG2 format.

  • Page 112: About The "Memory Stick

    • If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 113 “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)

  • Page 114: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, touch t [GENERAL SET] t [A.SHUT OFF] t...

  • Page 115: Maintenance And Precautions

    • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
  • Page 116 If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: – consult your local authorized Sony service facility. – wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin.
  • Page 117 Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 118: Specifications

    Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still image resolution equivalent to twice that of the image sensor’s effective pixel...
  • Page 119 Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ...
  • Page 120 Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ “MagicGate,” “ “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 121 OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE "C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and "libjpeg" software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following.

  • Page 122: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Power zoom lever (35, 43) B PHOTO button (34) C Eyecup D Viewfinder (29) E Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (29) F POWER switch (28) (Movie)/ (28) H CHG (charge) lamp (24) I Hooks for a shoulder belt...
  • Page 123 The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely.
  • Page 124 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. B DISP/BATT INFO button (25, 29) C LCD screen/touch panel (16, 29) D START/STOP button (33) E Zoom buttons (35, 43) (HOME) button (18, 64) G DISC BURN button (50) H JACK COVER OPEN/CLOSE knob...
  • Page 125 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. L Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Remote Commander (p. 126) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Continued ,...
  • Page 126 • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. • Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 125). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period, the orange frame disappears.

  • Page 127: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A Recording format (HD/SD) (14) and recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP) (66) B HOME button (16) C Remaining battery (approx.) (25) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F OPTION button (17) G Dual Rec (37) H VIEW IMAGES button I 5.1ch surround recording (36)
  • Page 128 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Viewing movies A Recording format (HD/SD) (14) and recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP) (66) B Return button C Remaining battery (approx.) (25) D Playback mode E Current scene number/Number of total scenes F Counter (hour/minute/second) G Previous/Next button (41) H OPTION button (17) I Video operation buttons (41) Viewing still images...
  • Page 129 Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback (36) Self-timer recording (83) Flash light (36) MICREF LEVEL low (82)

  • Page 130: Glossary

    The last three letters of a file name after “.”. The extension of a movie file recorded on the camcorder is “.MPG,” while that of a still image is “.JPG”. If you cannot see an extension on your file name, see page 102.

  • Page 131: Visual Index

    x Recording image quality The image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), can be selected for movies. The higher the recording quality, the shorter the recording time of the hard disk. x Thumbnail Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time.

  • Page 132: Index

    Index Numeric 1080i/576i...74 16:9...74 16:9 WIDE ...67 21-pin adaptor...49 4:3...67, 74 4:3 TV...47 576i...74 5.1ch surround recording...36 5.1-channel surround sound ...36 AC Adaptor ...24 Access lamp Hard disk ...32 ”Memory Stick Duo” ...32 Active Interface Shoe ...36 Adjusting exposure for back light...38, 95 AE SHIFT...66 AREA SET ...75...
  • Page 133 HDMI cable ...46 HDMI OUT jack...45 Help HOME MENU ...20 Software...85 High altitudes...5 High Definition TV ...45 Holding the camcorder ...32 HOME MENU...16, 64, 130 CLOCK/LANG ...75 GENERAL SET ...75 MOVIE SETTINGS ...66 OUTPUT SETTINGS ...74 PHOTO SETTINGS...69 SOUND/DISP SET ...73 VIEW IMAGES SET ...72...
  • Page 134 Creating ...54 ERASE ...55 MOVE ...56 Playback ...55 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ...80 POWER switch...28 Pre-installed rechargeable battery...117 Preparation Camcorder ...23 Computer...84 Previous/Next buttons ...42 Print ...59 PROGRAM AE...80, 98 QUALITY ...71 REC LAMP (Recording lamp)...75 REC SET ...66 Recording format...14, 66 Recording image quality ...14, 131...
  • Page 135 WHITE FADER ...82 Wide angle ...35 WIDE SELECT ...67, 99 Wide TV ...47 Windows ...84, 85 World time difference...109 Write-protect tab ...112 XP ...66 ZEBRA ...68 Zoom...35 Zoom lever...35...

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