Sony DCR-SR300C Manuale Utente

3-093-315-11(1)Digital Video Camera RecorderHandycam HandbookDCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300© 2007 Sony Corporation Enjoying yourcamcorder8 Getting Sta

101 While pressing the green button in the center, turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power.2 Press (HOME) A (or B).3

100No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback.• Turn up the volume (p. 32).• Sound is not output when the LCD panel is closed. Open the L

101TroubleshootingCannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on the Macintosh computer. • You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a Ma

102The playback screen is paused or distorted.• Check the recommended computer environment required to play movies.The actual displayed screen or mess

103Troubleshooting*1DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300*2DCR-SR42*3DCR-SR200*4DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82*5DCR-SR200/SR300[SCENE SELECTION]NightShot plus*4, [S. NIGHTSHO

104Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following.Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem pe

105Troubleshooting (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo”)• No “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted (p. 27). (Warning indicators pertaining to

106Management file damaged. Create new file?• The image management file is damaged. When you touch [YES], a new image management file is created. The

107Troubleshootingx OtherNo further selection is possible.• You can select only 100 images at one time for:– deleting images– printing still imagesDat

108Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with

109Additional InformationSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorde

11Enjoying your camcorder3 Touch the item you want to know the content.When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen.To apply the opti

110Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structureThe file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/folder s

111Additional InformationMaintenance and precautionsA “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity.However, we

112• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.x On a location for use

113Additional InformationTo use the battery pack effectively• Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or

114On use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations:– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave

115Additional Informationx How to prevent moisture condensationWhen you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder i

116On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryYour camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other setti

117Additional InformationNotes on the LicenseANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STAN

118Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.A Power zoom lever (25, 33)B PHOTO button (20, 24)C POWER switc

119Quick ReferenceA WIDE SELECT button (except for DCR-SR42) (28)B BACK LIGHT button* (28)C LCD screen/touch panel (19)D (HOME) button (10, 52)E Zoom

12Getting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses

120A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (27)B A/V OUT jack (35, 45)C REMOTE jack (except for DCR-SR42)Connect other optional accessories.D Lens cover switch (19)E

121Quick ReferenceA Tripod receptacleAttach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacl

122Remote Commander (DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300)A DATA CODE button (60)Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images when yo

123Quick ReferenceIndicators displayed during recording/playbackA Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (54)B HOME button (10, 52)C Remaining battery (approx.) (1

1241 Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (54)3 Remaining battery (approx.) (14)5 Counter (hour/minute/second)6 OPTION button (65)qf Return buttonqg Playback mod

125Quick ReferenceFollowing indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.Upper leftUpper rightCenterBottom*1

126The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the hard disk and “Memory Stick Duo.” They are not displayed while recording. However, you

127Quick ReferenceGlossaryx 5.1ch surround soundA system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rea

128IndexNumeric12IMAGES...6116:9...36, 6216:9 WIDE ...554:3...

129Quick ReferenceSOUND/DISP SET ...61VIEW IMAGES SET ...60HQ ...54IIcon ...See Display indicatorsImage

13Getting StartedStep 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 112) after attaching it to your camcord

130SLIDE SHOW SET...34SMTH SLW REC...29SNOW ...69Software...75SOU

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14To charge the battery pack using only the AC AdaptorTurn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on th

15Getting StartedCharging timeApproximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.* DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82** DCR-SR200/

16* Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.b Notes• All times measured with

17Getting StartedOn the AC Adaptor• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately i

183 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT].4 Set [Y] (year) with v/V.5 Select [M] with b/B, then set the month with v/V.6 Set [D] (day), hou

19Getting StartedStep 4: Preparing for recordingSlide the lens cover switch to open.z Tips• When you finish recording or when you playback images, clo

2Read this before operating your camcorderBefore operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.Your cam

20Recording/PlaybackRecording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation)Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you

21Recording/Playback1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or D) buttonThe VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the

22z Tips• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.• You can slow down the playbac

23Recording/PlaybackRecording/PlaybackRecordingb Notes• If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still bein

24You can record movies on the hard disk of your camcorder. For the recordable time, see page 54.1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Movie) lamp li

25Recording/PlaybackYou can zoom in up to the magnifications shown in the following table.(optical zoom)You can adjust the magnifications with the pow

26Press (flash) repeatedly to select an appropriate setting.No indication (Auto flash): Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient lig

27Recording/Playbackz Tips• Still images are recorded in the following sizes with Dual Rec.DCR-SR200:– 2.3M (16:9 (wide))–1.7M (4:3)DCR-SR300:– 4.6M

28b Notes• The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or ot

29Recording/Playback2 On the HOME MENU, touch (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] or [16:9 WIDE] (p. 54).DCR-SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300:1

3About menu items, LCD panel and lens• A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.• The LCD sc

305 Press START/STOP.An about 3 second-movie is recorded as a 12 second-slow-motion-movie.When [Recording···] disappears, recording is finished.Touch

31Recording/PlaybackRecording/PlaybackPlayback1 Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder.2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C) button.The VISUAL IND

323 Start playback.Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back.Touch the , or tab, and the still image to be played back.To switch to the play

33Recording/PlaybackYou can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size.Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever o

34Touch on the still image playback screen.The slide show begins from the selected image.Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again.b

35Recording/PlaybackPlaying the image on a TVConnect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cabl

36To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the TV you will view imag

37Recording/PlaybackSaving imagesRecorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of your camcorder. Due to the limited capacity of the internal h

38Editing (OTHERS) categoryThis category enables you to edit the images, to print still images and to connect your camcorder to a computer.DELETEYou c

39Editing4 Touch the image to be deleted.The selected image is marked with .Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image.Touch t

4Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive HandycamSave all your recorded image data• To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded imag

404 Touch the still image to be deleted.The selected still image is marked with .Press and hold the still image on the LCD screen to confirm the still

41Editingb Notes• You cannot restore movies once they are divided.• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividin

42To copy all the still images recorded on the same day at one time1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [EDIT] t [COPY].2 Touch [ t COPY by date

43EditingTo add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].2 Touch [ ADD by date].

444 Touch t [YES] t .z Tips• The original images are not changed even if you erase the images from the Playlist.To change the order within the Playli

45EditingDubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recordersYou can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recor

461 Turn on your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES) button.Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 62).2 Insert the recording media in the r

47Editing[USB SELECT] appears on the screen automatically.4 Touch [ PRINT] (hard disk) or [ PRINT] (“Memory Stick Duo”) depending on the media of the

48• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) rati

49Utilizing recording mediaUtilizing recording media(MANAGE HDD/MEMORY) categoryThis category enables you to use the hard disk or a “Memory Stick Duo”

5Table of ContentsRead this before operating your camcorder ...2Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam ...

50Formatting deletes all images on a “Memory Stick Duo.”1 Turn on your camcorder.2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” to be formatted into your camcorder.3

51Utilizing recording mediaPreventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered[ EMPTY] allows you to write non important data onto

52Customizing your camcorderWhat you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENUYou can change the recording functions and the operating set

53Customizing your camcorderMOVIE SETTINGS (p. 54)PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 57)VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 60)SOUND/DISP SET*6 (p. 61)OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 62)CLOCK/ L

54MOVIE 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 pag

55Customizing your camcorder16:9 WIDE ( )Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen.b Notes• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to th

56You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].The frame is not recorded. Press DISP

57Customizing your camcorderPHOTO SETTINGS(Items for recording still images)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the

58b Notes• All numbers measured at the following setting:Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality.•

59Customizing your camcorderSee page 54.See page 55.See page 56.See page 56.You can set this function when you use the built-in flash (DCR-SR200/SR300

6What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ... 52Using the HOME MENU ... 52List of the (SETT

60VIEW IMAGES SET(Items to customize the display)Touch 1, then 2.If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.How to set(HOME MENU)

61Customizing your camcorderYou can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.B ZOOM LINKChange the number of thumbnails

62You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight.B NORMALStandard brightness.BRIGHTBrightens the LCD screen.b Notes• When you connect you

63Customizing your camcorder• When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches t

64GENERAL SET(Other setup items)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 52(OPTION

65Customizing your camcorderActivating functions using the OPTION MENUThe OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right

66See page 65 for setting operation.*1Items that are included also in the HOME MENU.*2DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82*3DCR-SR200/SR300*4Except for DCR-SR42*5DCR-SR

67Customizing your camcorderFunctions set in the OPTION MENUItems you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below.The default settings are

68To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-angle (W side).b Notes• When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time.•

69Customizing your camcorderFIREWORKS* ( )Select this to take spectacular shots of fireworks.LANDSCAPE* ( )Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. T

7Subject examples and solutions* DCR-SR200/SR300** DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82Checking your golf swingGetting a good shot of a ski slope or beachB SMTH SLW REC

70ONE PUSH ( )The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light.1 Touch [ONE PUSH].2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to

71Customizing your camcorderb Notes• Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.• Do not cover the infrared port with

72You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. Attach the external flash to the Active

73Performing with a computerPerforming with a computerWhat you can do with Windows computerWhen you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows

74System requirementsOS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Media Center EditionStan

75Performing with a computerInstalling the softwareYou need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the c

7610Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software (shown below). I

77Performing with a computerCreating a DVD with One TouchThe kinds of DVD that you can use with the supplied software are as listed below. The DVDs yo

783 Place the recordable DVD to be saved in the DVD drive of your computer.z Tips• It is recommended that you use a new recordable DVD.• If any softwa

79Performing with a computerACurrent status of all DVD creationBCurrent status per DVDCNumber of DVDs requiredDNumber of DVDs being createdWhen the DV

8Enjoying your camcorderOperation flowB Get ready (p. 12).B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 23).Movies are recorded on the hard disk, and still images

80After creating a DVD• After creating a DVD, check that the DVD can be played back properly on a DVD player or other devices.When you cannot play bac

81Performing with a computer7 Click [One Touch Disc Burn] in the [HDD Handycam Utility] window on the computer screen.8 Click [Start].The DVD recognit

825 Touch [ COMPUTER] on the LCD screen of your camcorder.The [HDD Handycam Utility] window is displayed on the computer screen.6 Click [Easy PC Back-

83Performing with a computer4 Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable.The [USB SELECT] screen is di

84z Tips• You can import the still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” with connecting your camcorder and a computer (p. 84).1 Turn on the compute

85Performing with a computerDeleting images recorded on the camcorder through the computerYou can delete images recorded on the camcorder using Pictur

86Viewing images imported to a computerYou can browse images imported to a computer, sorted by registered folder (Folder view), or sorted by the date

87Performing with a computerTo enlarge an imageDouble-click the thumbnail.The view image window starts up and the selected image is enlarged.When you

88Editing the imported imagesYou can cut out only required movie parts to save.1 Turn on the computer.2 Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion Browser) on t

89Performing with a computer8 Click [Save] to save the edited movie.Saving takes some time. When the saving is completed, a message is displayed. Clic

9Enjoying your camcorderEnjoying your camcorder“ HOME” and “ OPTION”- Taking advantage of two types of menus B Categories and items of the HOME MENU(C

90Creating and copying a DVDYou can create a DVD Video with a DVD menu by putting images on your computer as materials.z Tips• The selected movies are

91Performing with a computerz Tips• Selecting [Menu Sorted by Date Taken] in the Menu structure drop-down list automatically changes the order of movi

929 Confirm the movies to write to a DVD.The movies with checkmarks at the top right are written on the DVD in the Playlist order.10Click [Next].The m

93Performing with a computer5 When preparations for copying are completed, click [Start].DVD copy starts.z Tips• You can choose to create more copies

94TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem

95TroubleshootingThe (OPTION) button is not displayed.• The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation.The menu settings have changed

96The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.• Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 13).• Attach the battery pack

97TroubleshootingRefer also to “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 96).Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.• The playback screen is displayed. Set

98The recording stops.• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.• The te

99TroubleshootingA vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark (DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82).• This occurs when the contrast