Sony HANDYCAM 4-209-887-11(1) Handbook
Sony HANDYCAM 4-209-887-11(1) Handbook

Sony HANDYCAM 4-209-887-11(1) Handbook

Digital video camera recorder
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DCR-SR15E/SR20E/SX15E/
SX20E/SX20EK
Digital Video Camera Recorder
"Handycam" Handbook
2010 Sony Corporation
4-209-887-11(1)
Table of contents
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Making good use of your
camcorder
Saving images with an
external device
Customizing your
camcorder
Additional information
Quick reference
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  • Page 1 DCR-SR15E/SR20E/SX15E/ SX20E/SX20EK Digital Video Camera Recorder “Handycam” Handbook 2010 Sony Corporation  4-209-887-11(1) Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Making good use of your camcorder Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information Quick reference...
  • Page 2: Read This First

    See page 19 for the memory card you can 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 The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ...
  • Page 3: When The Camcorder Is Connected To A Computer Or Accessories

    FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  the desired medium (DCR-SR15E /SR20E)  [YES]  [YES]  Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  Availability of such products is subject to  country/region. About images, illustrations, and screen...
  • Page 4: Notes On Use

    When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do  not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas  (DCR-SR15E/SR20E). On the drop sensor (DCR-SR15E/SR20E) To protect the internal hard disk from shock ...
  • Page 5: Operation Flow

     Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 66) Shooting photos  p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder  p. 27 Playing images on a TV  p. 33 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media ...
  • Page 6: Advice For Successful Recording

    Advice for successful recording  To get good results in recording Stabilizing 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 7: Useful Recording Techniques

     Useful recording techniques Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT (58) TELE MACRO (60) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (58) SUNRISE&SUNSET (58) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (58)
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Playback on the camcorder ........
  • Page 9 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos ..............35 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) .
  • Page 10 About handling of your camcorder ........
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR15E/SR20E Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DCR-SX15E/SX20E Battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. DC plug AC Adaptor CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor...
  • Page 12  See page 79 on recording and playing time.  When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the  remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
  • Page 13: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad

     Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any  operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 68).
  • Page 14: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. Select the desired geographical area by selecting multi-selector, keep pressing the center of the multi-selector until the desired geographical area is turned on a light. Multi-selector See page 16 for the detail of the using the multi-selector.
  • Page 15 If you set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. Select [NEXT] with  of the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. Set the date and time by repeating the procedure bellow.  Highlight the desired item with / of the multi-selector. ...
  • Page 16: Using The Multi-Selector

    Using the Multi-selector Multi-selector  Turn the desired button on a light with /// of the multi-selector.  Press the center of the multi-selector to confirm your selection. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. (MENU) ...
  • Page 17: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media

    Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. DCR-SX15E/SX20E: Memory card DCR-SR15E/SR20E: Internal hard disk In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.
  • Page 18: Selecting The Recording Media For Photos (Dcr-Sr15E/Sr20E)

    Images recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be played back or imported on non-exFAT  computers, AV components, etc., connected to this camcorder by USB cable. Check that the connected devices are compatible with exFAT beforehand. If you connect a device that is not compatible with exFAT, the screen for initialization may appear.
  • Page 19 Size of memory cards that can be used with your camcorder Only “Memory Stick Duo” media that is about a half the size of the standard “Memory Stick” media, and  standard-sized SD memory cards can be used. Do not attach a label, etc., to a memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 20: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the following recording media. DCR-SX15E/SX20E: Memory card DCR-SR15E/SR20E: Internal hard disk Tips  See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR15E/SR20E).  To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips ...
  • Page 21: Recording Movies

    Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE. Press MODE until the desired mode icon  appears. (Movie): When recording a movie Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording.
  • Page 22 [ON] (p. 61), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in the default setting.  To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and  then adjust the angle ().
  • Page 23: Shooting Photos

    Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback. To display them, select [PLAYBACK] category)  a desired setting  SET] (under Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the following recording media.
  • Page 24  Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Tips  See page 80 on the recordable number of photos.  To change the image size, select  [PHOTO SETTINGS] category)  a desired setting  Flashes  Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded.
  • Page 25: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos

    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 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in.) for telephoto.
  • Page 26: Using The Video Light

     (backlight) to display . To cancel the back light function, press  (backlight) again. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips  (Auto) ...
  • Page 27: Playback On The Camcorder

    DCR-SR15E/SR20E: Internal hard disk Tips  See page 17 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR15E/SR20E).  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. (Movie) ()  a desired movie () to play back a movie.
  • Page 28: Playing Movies

     movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous To stop To fast-reverse Tips ...
  • Page 29: Viewing Photos

    Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips  When viewing photos recorded on a memory card,  To start/stop slide show Next OPTION (playback folder) appears on the screen.
  • Page 30: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently.  Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for  photos on the memory card. ...
  • Page 31: Searching For Desired Scene By Face (Face Index)

     [  Select FILM ROLL]. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails of scenes in a movie.  Select to select the desired movie.  Select to search for the desired scene, then select the scene you want to play back.
  • Page 32: Playing Back A Series Of Photos (Slide Show)

    Make sure that you set [FACE DETECTION]  to [ON] (p. 61) (the default setting) prior to recording, to search movies on the Face Index. Tips  You can also display the Face Index by selecting  (MENU)  [Show others]  [VIEW IMAGES] (under [PLAYBACK] category) ...
  • Page 33: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 34 When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback pictures.
  • Page 35: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media.  Notes You cannot restore images once they are  deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance.
  • Page 36  In step 2, select [ DELETE]  DELETE by date]. To delete all photos on the same day at one  DELETE]  [ time, select [ by date].  Select to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then select Press LIGHT (p.
  • Page 37: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

    Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Tips  You can protect movies and photos on the  playback screen from OPTION MENU. (MENU)  [Show Select others]  [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category).
  • Page 38: Dividing A Movie

    A slight difference may occur from the point  where you select point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie ...
  • Page 39: Capturing A Photo From A Movie (Dcr-Sr15E/Sr20E/Sx20E)

    Capturing a photo from a movie (DCR- SR15E/SR20E/SX20E) (MENU)  [Show Select others]  [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category). The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. Select the movie to be captured. The selected movie starts playback. Select at the point where you want to capture.
  • Page 40: Memory Card (Dcr-Sr15E/Sr20E)

    (MENU)  [Show others] by selecting  [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under MEDIA] category)  [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing.
  • Page 41: Copying Photos

    MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 17). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal recording media of the camcorder to memory card. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet ...
  • Page 42 [COPY by date]: Select the recording date of the photo to be copied, then select . You cannot select multiple dates.  [YES]   Select  Tips  To check the copied photos after copying  is finished, select [MEMORY CARD] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back (p.
  • Page 43: Using The Playlist Of Movies

    Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card.
  • Page 44 Movies added to the Playlist appear.  Select the movie you want to play back. The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist ...
  • Page 45: Saving Images With An External Device

     socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with  the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your  country/region for details on external media that can be used. Tips ...
  • Page 46 Select [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. DCR-SR15E/SR20E: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved. DCR-SX15E/SX20E: Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved.
  • Page 47 (p. 33).  Notes The Date Index of photos cannot be displayed.  If your camcorder does not recognize the  external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your  camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, ...
  • Page 48: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Only unused discs of the following types can ...
  • Page 49 To play back a disc on the DVD writer  Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13).  Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the ...
  • Page 50: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Etc., Other Than Dvdirect Express

    DVDirect Express, with the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  Notes Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall ...
  • Page 51: Creating A Disc With A Recorder, Etc

     Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. A/V OUT jack Input VIDEO (Yellow)
  • Page 52: Your Camcorder

     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 53: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)  p. 58 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) ...
  • Page 54: Using My Menu

    Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.  Tips  Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and  recording mode (movie/photo). Using MY MENU You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU.
  • Page 55: Using The Option Menu

    When the item you want is not on the screen, select another tab. (There may be no tab.)  The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder  at the time.
  • Page 56: Menu Lists

    Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE BAL. EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO (SHOOTING SET) category REC MODE GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR FACE DETECTION AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER IMAGE SIZE...
  • Page 57 DISPLAY SET OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE DROP SENSOR* DCR-SR15E/SR20E DCR-SX20E...
  • Page 58: Manual Settings (Items To Adjust For Scene Condition)

    Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.
  • Page 59: Camcorder

     [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with ...
  • Page 60: Camcorder

    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 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in.) for telephoto. Tips ...
  • Page 61: Shooting Set (Items For Customized Shooting)

     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 62 AUDIO REC SET  BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position.  OFF The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. ON ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in or out.
  • Page 63: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)

    PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) See “Using menus” (p. 53) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SELF-TIMER Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.  OFF Cancels the self-timer. ON ( ) Starts the self-timer recording.
  • Page 64: Playback (Items For Playback)

     Gain  Shutter speed  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.
  • Page 65: Edit (Items For Editing)

    EDIT (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 53) on the operation. DELETE See page 35. PROTECT See page 37. DIVIDE See page 38. PHOTO CAPTURE (DCR-SR15E/ SR20E/SX20E) See page 39. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR15E/ SR20E) See page 40. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR15E/ SR20E) See page 41.
  • Page 66: Manage Media (Items For Recording Media)

    Select [YES]  [YES]  DCR-SR15E/SR20E: Select the recording media to be formatted.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 13). To avoid the loss of important images, you ...
  • Page 67: General Set (Other Setup Items)

    Standard brightness. 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. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is ...
  • Page 68: Camcorder

    (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. POWER SETTINGS  A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes.
  • Page 69: Camcorder

    NEVER The camcorder does not turn off automatically.  Notes When you connect your camcorder to a  wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. OTHER SETTINGS  DEMO MODE When your camcorder is connected to a...
  • Page 70: Additional Information

    If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.  Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or  change the current internal recording media of your camcorder, depending on the problem.
  • Page 71  correctly (p. 11). 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 72 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. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped.
  • Page 73  Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to  [ON], your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. This occurs when the contrast between the ...
  • Page 74  The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. The LCD screen of your camcorder can  display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right,...
  • Page 75: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    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. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E.
  • Page 76: Recording Media

    HDD format error. The internal recording media of the  camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 66) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal recording media.
  • Page 77 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.
  • Page 78 This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly. Use a memory card recommended for your  camcorder (p. 19). Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the memory card, and follow the ...
  • Page 79: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

       recommended. 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 80: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos

    The indicated number of recordable photos on  a memory card is based on the maximum image (25) (55) size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p. 89). (50) (110) The maximum number of recordable photos ...
  • Page 81: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. 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 82 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Select [GENERAL SET] category)  [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 68). World time difference Time-zone...
  • Page 83: Maintenance And Precautions

    Note that improper use may cause a malfunction. On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on memory card by  your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
  • Page 84: 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-FV70/ ...
  • Page 85: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    (MENU) 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 86 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 87: Rechargeable Battery

    , ” “Memory Stick Micro, ” “MagicGate, ” “ “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony ...
  • Page 88 Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SX43 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.
  • Page 89: Quick Reference

     Indicators and their positions are approximate  and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on  your camcorder model. Meaning Estimated recording remaining time FADER (58) Drop sensor off (69) Drop sensor activated (69)
  • Page 90: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR15E/SR20E  Lens  LENS COVER switch  Built-in microphone  LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) DCR-SX15E/SX20E  Lens  LENS COVER switch  Built-in microphone  LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) ...
  • Page 91  Hook for a shoulder belt  Access lamp (memory card) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  BATT (battery) release lever (13)  Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the...
  • Page 92  DC IN jack (11)  Access lamp (memory card) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  BATT (battery) release lever (13)  Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the...
  • Page 93: Index

    Index Symbols 16:9 ...33 4:3 ...33 A.SHUT OFF ...68 A/V connecting cable...33, 51 Abroad ...81 Altitude ...4 AREA SET ...68 AUDIO REC SET ...62 AUTO SLW SHUTTR ...61 Backlight ...26 BATTERY INFO ...65 Battery pack ...11 BEACH ...58 BEEP...67 BLACK FADER ...59 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC ...62 CAMERA DATA ...64 CANDLE ...58...
  • Page 94 Power on ...14 POWER SETTINGS ...68 Precautions ...83 PROTECT ...37 REC MODE ...25 Recording ...21 Recording media...17 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos ...79 Repair ...70 REPAIR IMG.DB F..77 RESET ...91 Saving images in external media ...45 SCENE SELECTION ...58, 75 Screen indicators ...89 Self-diagnosis display/Warning...
  • Page 95 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

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