Sony DCR-SR100 Manuel d'utilisateur

2-672-377-12(1)Printed in JapanCamera Operating GuideRead this firstDCR-SR100© 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying withyour Hard DiskDrive Handycam12 Getti

10To record in dark places (NightShot)To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recor

100Dimensions (Approx.)82 × 69 × 149 mm (3 3/8 × 2 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.) (w×h×d)Mass (Approx.)535 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 615 g (1 lb 5 oz) including

101Glossary, Indexx 5.1ch surround soundA system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear (right

102x ProtectionThe setting for preventing you from deleting image data.x Recording modeBy setting the recording mode before recording, you can select

103Glossary, IndexNumeric12IMAGES...6316:9 (wide)...234:3 ...23

104Holding the camcorder ...19HQ ...61IIcon...See Display indicatorsImage management files...94IMAG

105Glossary, IndexRecording time ...17REC CTRL ...74REC LAMP ...63REC MODE...

11 TIME/LANGU...64(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.)Customizing Perso

12You can record images to the hard disk of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for your co

13Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam You can record the movie with 5.1ch surround sound. You can create a DVD containing your mov

14Images are recorded on the internal hard disk. When the hard disk becomes full, you cannot record new images. It is recommended that you save the im

15Getting StartedMake sure that you have following itemssupplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses indicates thenumber of that item su

16You can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p.95) to your camcorder.• You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pa

17Getting Started5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Remove the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.• Re

18Playback timeApproximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. * When the LCD backlight turns on.On the battery pack • Be

19Getting StartedTo record, slide the POWER switch to turn on the respective lamp.When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.

2To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “

20Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).• Be careful not to press the buttons on

21Getting StartedYou can play back recorded images (p.28, 31), or change the settings (p.48) using the touch panel.Touch the buttons displayed on the

22Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time y

23Getting StartedBy recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution images.• If you intend to view images on a wide TV, r

24Easy Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all settings automatic with just one press of the EASY button. Since only basic functions b

25Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

261 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp.2 Press EASY.[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then app

27Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Still) lamp.2

281 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD scree

29Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings3 Start playback.Touch (Movie) tab, then touch the thumbnail of the movie to be played

3For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference.Caref

301 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the respective lamp.2 Start recording.• If the ACCESS lamp is on after

31Recording/Playback1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.• Moving

32You can search for desired images by date efficiently.1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.The VISUAL INDEX screen a

33Recording/Playback

34To use zoom ... 17Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.• Be careful not to

35Recording/PlaybackTo adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) ... 5To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK L

36To record in mirror mode... qsOpen the LCD screen qs 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).• A m

37Recording/PlaybackTo check the remaining battery ... qfSet the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO qf. If you press this button on

38You can check the last recorded movies/still images. Also, you can delete the checked images.1Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) or

39Recording/PlaybackIndicators displayed during recording/playback( ) is a reference page.The indicators during recording will not be recorded.Recordi

4LightningFor added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it fro

40When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators are displayed.Upper leftUpper centerUpper rightCenterBott

41Recording/PlaybackRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.1 DATA CODE (p.62)Displays the date and time or camera setting data

42Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to

43Recording/Playback• If you connect the camcorder to a TV, you cannot play back images with 5.1ch surround sound. Using the supplied computer applica

44Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of the camcorder. Due to some limitations on the internal hard disk, make sure that you save th

45Recording/PlaybackYou can provide free hard disk space by deleting image data on the camcorder.• You can check the free hard disk space of the camco

46You can delete movies or still images by date at once.1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on

47Recording/Playback

481 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up the respective lamp.2 Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item.Un

49Using the Setup items1 To uch t[SETUP].2 Select the desired setup item.Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is the sa

5Continued ,Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.Replace the battery with the specified t

50Setup itemsAvailable setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode.The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operati

51Using the Setup items*1The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained.*2[USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is

52The default settings are marked with B.The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.See page 48 for details on selecting setup i

53Using the Setup itemsYou can fix the brightness of an image manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for example, you can avoid backlight sh

54Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions if you set it to [ON] (the default se

55Using the Setup items• The setting returns to [OFF] after you remove the power source for more than five minutes.You can record images at a maximum

56You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10×(the default setting) while recording. Note that the image

57Using the Setup itemsB FINE ( )Records still images at the fine image quality level.STANDARD ( )Records still images at the standard image quality l

58Using the viewfinderYou can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed with th

59Using the Setup items HDDBy connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and a computer, you can access from the computer to the hard disk of the

6NoteThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limit

60The [DROP SENSOR] is set to [ON] as the default setting. When the drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder ( appears), you may not record/play ba

61Using the Setup itemsThe default settings are marked with B.The indicators in parentheses appear when the item is selected.See page 48 for details o

62The recorded image will not be affected even when you change the setting.x LCD BRIGHTYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.1 Adjust the br

63Using the Setup itemsDATE/TIME1Date2TimeCAMERA DATA3SteadyShot off4Exposure5White balance6Gain7Shutter speed8Aperture value9Exposure value• appears

64B ONA melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.OFFCancels the melody.B LCD PANELShows displays such as the counter on

65Using the Setup itemsYou can add desired setup items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings. This is convenient if you add frequentl

661 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [SORT].If the desired setup item is not displayed, touch / .2 Touch the setup item you want to move.3 Touch / to move

67Editing imagesA Playlist is a list displaying your favorite movies selected from the original movies.Playlist Glossary (p.101)• Do not remove the

684 Touch t [YES].To erase all the scenes at the same timeTouch [ERASE ALL] in step 2 t [YES].• The original images are not changed even if you erase

69Editing imagesYou can play the Playlist.1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD scree

7Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens• A setup item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback

70To cancel protection from the desired imageTouch the image marked with - in step 3. - mark disappears.You can set protection for selected images by

71Dubbing, PrintingYou can save images on your camcorder to VCRs or DVD recorders.Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adap

721 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (p.42).2 Insert the recording media for yo

73Dubbing, PrintingYou can record images or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of camcorder.Connect your camcorder to the wal

741 Connect your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)

75Dubbing, PrintingYou can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer.Connect your cam

765 Touch [EXEC] t [YES].When printing is finished, [Printing...] disappears and the image selection screen appears again. You can continue to print o

77Dubbing, Printing2...Open the shoe cover.456...Open the jack cover.1 REMOTE jack• Connect other optional accessories.2 Active Interface Shoe The Act

78If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power so

79TroubleshootingYour camcorder gets warm.• This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your cam

8Save all your recorded image data• In the case of your image data being damaged, save all your recorded images. It is recommended that you save the i

80A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.• Turn off the power, and remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, conne

81TroubleshootingRefer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p.82).Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images.• Slide

82The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time.• When you record an object that moves fast, the time avail

83TroubleshootingTiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.• The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW

84“ ” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.• Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the p

85TroubleshootingYou cannot use [PROGRAM AE].• You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:– NightShot–[SUPER NS]– [COLOR SLOW S]– [OLD MOVIE]• [SPORTS]

86[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].• You cannot use

87TroubleshootingScenes cannot be added in the Playlist.• The added scenes exceed 99. Delete unnecessary scenes (p.45, 67).A scene cannot be deleted.•

88If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following.Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even

89Troubleshooting (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use t

9Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...3Read this first ...

90Access error.• An error occurred during reading or writing the hard disk of the camcorder.Management file damaged. Create new file?• The image manag

91Troubleshootingx Easy HandycamCannot start Easy Handycam. (p.24)Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p.24)Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected. (p

92Power supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/6

93Additional InformationSetting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder

94The files/folder structure are shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the files/folder structure, when recording/playing back images on

95Additional InformationThis unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series).Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” batte

96On use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations.– Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid places. Neve

97Additional InformationOn the LCD screen• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a malfunction of your camc

98x ProceduresConnect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switc

99Additional InformationSystemVideo compression formatMPEG2/JPEG (Still images)Hard Disk30 GBAudio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1chDolby Digit