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Sony Handycam HDR-SR11E Operating Manual

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Operating Guide

HDR-SR11E/SR12E
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
"Handycam Handbook" (PDF).
© 2008 Sony Corporation
3-286-586-11(1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Guide

    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-SR11E/SR12E For details on the advanced operations, please refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-286-586-11(1)

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.
  • Page 3 Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 4: Notes On Use

    CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note This 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.
  • Page 5 • Connect cables to the connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the Handycam Station. Do not connect the cables to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder.

  • Page 6: Other Devices

    • See page 11 for the recordable time of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” • “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both called as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ... 2 Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack ... 8 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ... 10 Changing the language setting ... 10 Step 3: Selecting the media ... 11 Recording/Playback Recording ...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Battery pack DC IN jack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station.
  • Page 9 To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. POWER switch With the v mark on the right DC plug Available running time for the supplied battery pack...

  • Page 10: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (HOME) (p. 20) Touch the button on the LCD screen. While pressing the green button, turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Selecting The Media

    – On the internal hard disk: approx. 17 h 50 m (HDR-SR11E), approx. 36 h (HDR-SR12E) – On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (4 GB) made by Sony Corporation: approx. 1 h 5 m z Tips • Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p.
  • Page 12 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover. ACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”) If you have selected “Memory...

  • Page 13: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 11). In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the hard disk. POWER switch C : To record movies : To record still images (HOME) B (p.

  • Page 14: Playback

    You can play back the image recorded in the media that has been set on the media setting (p. 11). In the default setting, the images on the hard disk are played back. (VIEW IMAGES) A 1 Goes to the (Film Roll Index) screen 2 Goes to the (Face Index) screen...

  • Page 15: Playing The Image On A Tv

    To adjust the sound volume of movies When playing back a movie, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with z Tips • On the VISUAL INDEX screen, i/B appears with the image on the tab that was most recently played back/recorded.

  • Page 16: Name And Functions Of Each Part

    Name and functions of each part Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in other chapters, are explained here. Handycam Station Recording/Playback 1 Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
  • Page 17 qg Zoom buttons Press for zooming in/out. You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback zoom). • When you touch the screen during playback zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in the center of the LCD screen.

  • Page 18: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images 10.2 Viewing movies Viewing still images 10.2 A HOME button B Remaining battery (approx.) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording quality (HD/SD) and Recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) E Recording/playback media F Counter (hour/minute/second) G Recording remaining time H OPTION button...
  • Page 19 Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning AUDIO MODE Self-timer recording Flash, REDEYE REDUC BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Center Indicator Meaning...

  • Page 20: Performing Various Functions

    Performing various functions - “ “ OPTION” You can display the menu screen by (HOME) A (or B)/ pressing (OPTION). For details of the menu items, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) (p. 25). (HOME) B (OPTION) (HOME) A Using the HOME MENU You can change the operating settings for your convenience.
  • Page 21 b Notes • When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function is not available under the current situation. • The (OPTION) MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE*...
  • Page 22 SOUND/ [VOLUME]*, [BEEP]*, [LCD DISP SET** BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR], [VF B.LIGHT] OUTPUT [TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT], SETTINGS [COMPONENT] CLOCK/ [CLOCK SET]*, [AREA SET], LANG [SUMMERTIME], LANGUAGE SET]* GENERAL [DEMO MODE], [REC LAMP], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [QUICK ON STBY], [REMOTE CTRL], [DROP SENSOR], [CTRL FOR HDMI]...

  • Page 23: Saving Images

    Saving images Due to the limited capacity of the media, make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media such as a DVD-R or a computer. You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below. Using a computer By using “Picture Motion Browser”...

  • Page 24: Deleting Images

    Select the media which contains the image you want to delete before the operation (p. 11). Deleting movies (HOME) t Touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. Touch [ DELETE]. Touch [ DELETE] or [ DELETE], then touch the movie to be deleted. The selected movie is marked with t [YES] t Touch...

  • Page 25: Enjoying With A Computer

    Browser” is not supported by Macintosh computers. To use a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following website for details. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/ Installing and viewing “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) To view “Handycam Handbook” (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer.
  • Page 26 Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is recommended.)
  • Page 27 3 Disconnect the USB cable. Operating the “Picture Motion Browser” To start “Picture Motion Browser,” click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB - Picture Motion Browser]. For the basic operation of “Picture Motion Browser,” see “PMB Guide.” To display “PMB Guide,”...

  • Page 28: 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. • For the symptoms of your camcorder, see “Handycam Handbook”...
  • Page 29 If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, 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. Indicators Causes/Solutions C:04:ss •...
  • Page 30 • The temperature of your camcorder is low. Make the camcorder warm. • When the indicator flashes slowly, free space for recording images are running out. • No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted (p. 11). • When the indicator flashes quickly, there are not enough free space for recording images.

  • Page 31: Additional Information

    • 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 32 Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    ** The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (BIONZ) allows for still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
  • Page 34 Mass (approx.): HDR-SR11E: 560 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only 640 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-SR12E: 570 g (1 lb 4 oz) main unit only 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the supplied...
  • Page 36 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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