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- Page 1 Click Handycam Handbook HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E/XR200E/ XR200VE 2009 Sony Corporation 4-121-424-11(1) ...
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Page 2: Using The Handycam Handbook
The HDR-XR200VE is used for illustrations in this book, unless otherwise mentioned. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal hard disk of your camcorder and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media are called “recording media. ”... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Read this before operating your camcorder........ - Page 4 Playback on the camcorder........
- Page 5 About handling of your camcorder........
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Page 6: Useful Recording Techniques
Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC ... 7 Compensating for camera shake during movie recording STEADYSHOT ... 7 A child on the stage under a spot light SPOTLIGHT ... 10 Fireworks with all its splendor ... -
Page 7: Parts And Controls
(sold separately). The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. - Page 8 DISP (display) button (38) Speaker Access lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) (69) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. “Memory Stick Duo” media slot (69) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21) ...
- Page 9 Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless 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.
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Page 10: Screen Indicators
Screen indicators Upper left Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning HOME button (12) AUDIO MODE (74) Self-timer recording (105) GPS tracking status (38) YOUR LOCATION (58) Flash, REDEYE REDUC (78, 83) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (104) MICREF LEVEL low (105) WIDE SELECT (74) Remaining battery ... - Page 11 Indicator Meaning VISUAL INDEX button (29, 42) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear depending on the model.
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Page 12: Home" And " Option" - Taking Advantage Of Two Types Of Menus
Using the HOME MENU When you press the (HOME) button, the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Touch the desired category the menu item to be changed. -
Page 13: Menu Lists
Menu lists List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* PHOTO* SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX* MAP* FILM ROLL* FACE* PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE* DELETE DELETE YOUR LOCATION* PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB PHOTO COPY COPY by select COPY by date EDIT DELETE... -
Page 14: Option Menu
FLASH LEVEL* REDEYE REDUC* CONVERSION LENS AUTO BACK LIGHT FACE FUNC. SET FACE DET. SETTING SMILE SHUTTER* VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT COMPONENT HDMI RESOLUTION CLOCK/ LANG... -
Page 15: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder
use with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. LCD screen Battery pack Shoe cover (HDR-XR00E/XR00VE) The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ... -
Page 16: Notes On Using The Hard Disk Drive Handycam
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 17 VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 66). 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.
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Page 18: Getting Started
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. -
Page 19: Charging Time
We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. - Page 20 Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
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Page 21: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 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 Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the LCD screen. -
Page 22: Changing The Language Setting
You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 97) is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. -
Page 23: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording . S tabilizing.your.camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. -
Page 24: Recording And Playing Movies And Photos Easily ( Easy Handycam Operation)
Fasten the grip belt. 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. 21). For HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E Open the lens cover. - Page 25 Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Tips The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 73). [STBY] [REC]...
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Page 26: Shooting Photos
Shooting photos 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. 21). For HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E Open the lens cover. Press EASY. -
Page 27: Playing Movies
When 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. 21). Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. - Page 28 ) tab () a desired movie (). Touch the HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E HOME MENU Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the Returns to the recording screen recording screen : Displays the Film Roll Index screen (p. 44). ...
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Page 29: Viewing Photos
To change the recording media, select the recording media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 69). Protected demonstration movie has been provided on your camcorder when you buy it. Viewing photos On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the (). - Page 30 Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 86). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 69).
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Page 31: Recording
Fasten the grip belt. 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. 21). For HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E Open the lens cover. - Page 32 (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO] (p. 71). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side (), you can record movies/photos in mirror mode.
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Page 33: Shooting Photos
In the default setting, a photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER], p. 85). An orange frame appears around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot. You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 59). - Page 34 You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec], p. 36). Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work during movie recording. You can change how your camcorder flashes by [FLASH MODE] (p. 82) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE).
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Page 35: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos
You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. 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 High Quality Photos During Movie Recording (Dual Rec)
([AUDIO MODE], p. 74). 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 In Mirror Mode
Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side . Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. -
Page 38: Switching The Screen Display, Or Turning The Lcd Backlight On/Off
To turn off the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds until This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded image will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD... - Page 39 GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals. Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane.
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Page 40: Playback On The Camcorder
(p. 69). 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. 21). Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. - Page 41 appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop...
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Page 42: Viewing Photos
You can adjust the sound volume from the OPTION MENU. Viewing photos (Photo) tab a desired photo on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips ... -
Page 43: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos
Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR- XR200VE) Where movies and photos were recorded is marked on a map. You can select a movie or photo by recording location. Select the recording media which contains the movie or photo you want to play back before starting this operation (p. -
Page 44: Searching For Desired Scene By Pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
Touch the desired movie or photo. Playback starts from the selected scene. Notes Make sure that you set the GPS switch to ON prior to recording, to be able to create movies and photos that you can search for on the Map Index (p. 38). The map always displays the north at the top. -
Page 45: Searching For Desired Scene By Face (Face Index)
Touch to select the desired movie. Touch to search for the desired scene, then touch the scene you want to play back. Playback starts from the selected scene. Tips You can also display the [Film Roll Index] screen by touching ... -
Page 46: Playing Back A Digest Of Your Movies (Highlight Playback) (Hdr-Xr200E
Set the range of movies to be played by selecting the from and to date, then touch If no range is set, your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) ... -
Page 47: Searching For Desired Images By Date (Date Index)
[EMPTY MUSIC], then transfer the music file again. If you delete music files using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can restore them using Music Transfer supplied with PMB. Refer to the PMB Guide for details. -
Page 48: Using Pb Zoom With Photos
Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Touch to select the date of the desired image, then touch The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Tips ... -
Page 49: Playing Back A Series Of Photos (Slide Show)
Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch To restart the slide show Touch again. -
Page 50: Playing Images On A Tv
Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. -
Page 51: Connecting To A High Definition Tv
Notes Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are ... -
Page 52: Connecting To A Non-High-Definition 16:9 (Wide) Or 4:3 Tv
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 53 Type Camcorder Component A/V cable (supplied) Notes If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) ...
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Page 54: Using "Bravia" Sync
(SD). Tips If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. - Page 55 Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. Tips If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously. (HOME) by pressing the SYNC MENU button (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CTRL FOR ...
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Page 56: Editing
deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media while deleting images from “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... - Page 57 Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Tips Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen.
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Page 58: Acquiring The Current Location Information (Hdr-Xr200Ve)
(HDR-XR200VE) You can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acquire the current location information (p. 38). Touch YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen. The current location is displayed and marked at the center of the LCD screen. -
Page 59: Capturing A Photo From A Movie
Capturing a photo from a movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a photo. Select the recording media which contains movies and the image quality, and the recording media where you want to save photos before the operation (p. 69, 86). (HOME) ... -
Page 60: Pro Duo" Media
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal hard disk of your camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation. -
Page 61: Copying Photos
MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 69). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal hard disk of the camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation. -
Page 62: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to protect before starting the operation (p. 69). For movies, select the image quality (p. 86). Tips ... -
Page 63: Dividing A Movie
PRO Duo” media. A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided. -
Page 64: Using The Playlist Of Movies
Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding ADD]. movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media while editing movies on “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... -
Page 65: Playing The Playlist
Playing the Playlist Select the recording media and the image quality you want to play a Playlist before the operation (p. 69, 86). (HOME) Touch IMAGES) [PLAYLIST]. Movies added to the Playlist appear. Touch the movie you want to play back. -
Page 66: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder
You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. - Page 67 Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 19). High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device.
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Page 68: Checking The Battery Information
Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. ... -
Page 69: Utilizing Recording Media
You can select the internal hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder. Select the medium to be used for movies and photos separately. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard disk. - Page 70 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) “Memory Stick” media (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) You cannot use any type of memory card other ...
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Page 71: Checking The Media Information
Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 19). To avoid the loss of important images, you ... -
Page 72: Preventing Data On The Internal Hard Disk From Being Recovered
EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal hard disk of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]. -
Page 73: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) setting [YES] ... - Page 74 Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the image. Tips See page 116 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. ...
- Page 75 16:9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. 4:3 ( Notes Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 91). ...
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Page 76: Steadyshot
STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] becomes natural. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) setting HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E ON The SteadyShot function is used. The SteadyShot function is not used. OFF ( HDR-XR200E/XR200VE ACTIVE Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. - Page 77 ON Always displays the remaining recording media indicator. Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity AUTO while the When you press DISP to switch the indicator from off to on while the ...
- Page 78 discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. You cannot set this item when a filter or a conversion lens is attached to your camcorder. The /CHG (charge) lamp (p. 8) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge ...
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Page 79: Auto Back Light
TELE CONVERSION Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens. OFF Select this when you do not use a conversion lens. AUTO BACK LIGHT (Auto Backlight Correction) Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ... -
Page 80: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)
PHOTO SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . IMAGE SIZE You can select a photo size to be shot. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) setting 4.0M ( Records photos in the high quality (2,304 × 1,728). Records photos in the high quality in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (2,304 ×... - Page 81 ON Emits infrared light. Does not emit infrared light. Notes p. 7 Do not cover the infrared port ( Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet). ...
- Page 82 discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. You cannot set this item when a filter or a conversion lens is attached to your camcorder. The /CHG (charge) lamp (p. 8) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge ...
- Page 83 TELE CONVERSION Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens. OFF Select this when you do not use a conversion lens. AUTO BACK LIGHT (Auto Backlight Correction) Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...
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Page 84: Face Func. Set (Items To Set Face Function)
Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not function properly depending on recording conditions. Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case. Tips ... - Page 85 Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the DUAL CAPTURE ( camcorder detects a smile. The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the ALWAYS ON ( camcorder is in recording mode. Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically.
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Page 86: View Images Set (Items To Customize The Display)
You can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in another image quality, change this setting. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ... - Page 87 Aperture value Exposure Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. HDR-XR200VE OFF Data code is not displayed.
- Page 88 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 Wireless Remote ...
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Page 89: Sound/Disp Set (Items To Adjust The Sound And The Screen)
BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) [SOUND/DISP SET] [VOLUME] ... - Page 90 If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.
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Page 91: Output Settings (Items For When Connected To A Tv)
OUTPUT SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . TV TYPE You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ... - Page 92 Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component 1080i/576i input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...
- Page 93 SD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with standard definition image quality (SD). AUTO Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). Outputs the 576p signal. 576p Outputs the 576i signal. 576i...
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Page 94: Clock/ Lang (Items To Set Clock And Language)
GPS signal while it is being used. The clock is not adjusted until the camcorder is turned off. Also, the clock is not adjusted unless the camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, even if the GPS switch is set to ON. - Page 95 Does not compensates for the time difference with the current area automatically. Notes You must set date and time on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 21). SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour.
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Page 96: General Set (Other Setup Items)
When you turn on the (Photo) lamp When you press (HOME) or REC LAMP (Recording lamp) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not to turn on. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ... - Page 97 When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. POWER ON BY LCD You can set your camcorder to turn on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...
- Page 98 OFF ( Notes Set the drop sensor to [ON] when you use the camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the camcorder, you may damage the internal hard disk. In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor activates. When you record images during an activity such as ...
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Page 99: Functions Set In The
Functions set in the Items you can set only on the The default settings are marked with . SPOT MTR/FCS You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 99) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 100) at the same time. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) - Page 100 SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) focused within the frame on the screen To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. ...
- Page 101 When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
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Page 102: Spotlight
Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. FIREWORKS* ( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in LANDSCAPE*( windows between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT (Soft Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. - Page 103 Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while the (Movie) lamp lights up. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION)
- Page 104 If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.
- Page 105 MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.
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Page 106: Troubleshooting
During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the hard disk in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Wireless Remote Commander The power does not turn on. -
Page 107: Focus
correctly (p. 18). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. -
Page 108: Lcd Screen
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. Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: ... - Page 109 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. If you keep applying vibration on the ...
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Page 110: Playback
(HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E). [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be adjusted. 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. ... -
Page 111: Playing Back Images Stored On "Memory Stick Pro Duo" Media On Other Devices
quality (HD) movies on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media on a device that is not compatible with AVCHD format. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to edit because of the condition of the image. Movies cannot be added in the Playlist. -
Page 112: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators
[FADER], [TELE MACRO] SELECTION] Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. - Page 113 E:91: / E:94: / E:95: / E:96: A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E”.
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Page 114: Recording Media
(Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor) The drop sensor function (p. 98) is activated, and has detected that the camcorder has been dropped. Therefore, the camcorder is taking steps to protect the hard disk. Recording/ playback may be disabled as a result. - Page 115 You cannot record because the drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly. If you are at risk of dropping the camcorder constantly, set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF], and you may be able to record the image again (p.
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Page 116: Additional Information
Typical recording is recommended). time The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. -
Page 117: Expected Recording Time Of Movies
Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack HDR-XR100E/ XR105E/XR106E Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Top: Internal hard disk Bottom: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Expected recording time of movies Internal hard disk (unit: minute) High definition image quality (HD) -
Page 118: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos
(205) You can change the recording sound format with [AUDIO MODE] (p. 74). Notes Numbers in the table are based on using a Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. The recordable time may vary depending on the ... - Page 119 LCD screen during recording (p. 10). Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. The number of recordable photos may vary depending on the recording conditions, and the type of “Memory Stick”...
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Page 120: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must be connected. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-system- based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. - Page 121 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (HOME) camcorder abroad. Touch [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 94). HDR-XR200VE When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function (p.
- Page 122 The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see “PMB Guide” then use the supplied application.
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Page 123: Maintenance And Precautions
Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer. The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. When you delete image files, follow the steps ... -
Page 124: About Gps (Hdr-Xr200Ve)
GPS satellites. Avoid using the camcorder in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in open sky environments. You may not be able to record location ... -
Page 125: About "Memory Stick" Media
On the geographic coordinate system The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system is used. On copyright The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted. Unauthorized copying or other usage of the map data may be contrary to the copyright laws. On the navigation function The camcorder does not have a navigation ... - Page 126 If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (while the ACCESS/access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
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Page 127: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ ... -
Page 128: About X.v.color
About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard. -
Page 129: Moisture Condensation
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. -
Page 130: Rechargeable Battery
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks ... - Page 131 OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM> “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.
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Page 132: Index
Index Symbols 1080i/576i ...92 16:9 ...91 4:3 ...91 5.1ch surround recording ...35 576i ...92 A.SHUT OFF ...97 Abroad ...120 Active Interface Shoe ...7 AREA SET ...94 AUDIO MODE ...74 AUTO CLOCK ADJ...94 AUTO AREA ADJ ...94 AUTO BACK LIGHT ...79, 83 AUTO SLW SHUTTR ...76, 81 AVCHD format ...123 A/V connecting cable...67... -
Page 133: Smile Shutter
Map Index...43 MEDIA FORMAT ...71 MEDIA INFO ...71 “Memory Stick” media ... 69, 125 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media ... 69, 70, 122 Menus ...12 MICREF LEVEL ...105 Mirror mode ...37 Moisture condensation ...129 MOVIE DUB ...60 MOVIE MEDIA SET ...69 Movies ... - Page 134 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...