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"Handycam" Handbook
DCR-PJ5/SR21/SX21
US
2011 Sony Corporation
4-290-836-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Click “Handycam” Handbook DCR-PJ5/SR21/SX21 2011 Sony Corporation 4-290-836-11(1) ...

  • Page 2: Using The "Handycam" Handbook

    Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will also be found in the Operating Guide and the “PMB Help”...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    Read this first Menu items, LCD panel, and lens A menu item that is grayed out is not available  under the current recording or playback conditions. Supplied items The LCD screen is manufactured using  extremely high-precision technology, so over The numbers in ( ) are the supplied 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective quantity.

  • Page 4: Notes On Optional Accessories

    Notes on optional accessories the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your computer. Also, you can save your image We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  data using a VCR or a DVD/HDD recorder, Availability of such products is subject to ...

  • Page 5: Notes On Use

    The main differences in specification of this  series are as follows. Recording Capacity Projector media of internal recording media DCR- Internal 80 GB  SR21 hard disk + memory card DCR- Memory   SX21 card DCR- Notes on use Do not do any of the following, otherwise, the ...

  • Page 6: Operation Flow

    Operation flow Getting started (p. 12) Prepare the power source and recording media. Recording movies and photos (p. 21) Recording movies  p. 22  Changing the recording mode (p. 26)  Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 73) Shooting photos  p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder ...

  • Page 7: 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. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly.
  • Page 8  Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO (25) Flowers in close-up Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all PORTRAIT (65) its splendor TELE MACRO (67) FIREWORKS (65) SUNRISE&SUNSET (65) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (65)

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook ............. . . 2 Searching for information quickly .
  • Page 10 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos ..............38 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) .
  • Page 11 Additional information Troubleshooting ................77 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR21 DC IN jack Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) DCR-PJ5/SX21 CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack Power cord DC plug (Mains lead) AC Adaptor...
  • Page 13 Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.  Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad

    To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack. ” Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.

  • Page 15: 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 turns on. POWER lamp with / of the 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.
  • Page 16 Select [NEXT] with  of the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. Set the date and time by repeating the procedure below.  Highlight the desired item with / of the multi-selector.  Select the setting value with / of the multi selector, and press the center of the multi- selector.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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-PJ/SX1: Memory card DCR-SR1: Internal hard disk Memory card 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 19: Selecting The Recording Media For Photos (Dcr-Sr21)

    Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR21)  (MENU)  [Show others]  [MEDIA SETTINGS] (under Select [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears.  Select the desired recording media.  Select [YES]  The recording medium is changed.
  • Page 20 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 21: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the following recording media. DCR-PJ5/SX21: Memory card DCR-SR21: Internal hard disk Tips  See page 18 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR21).  To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips ...

  • Page 22: 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. MODE button (Movie): When recording a movie Recording movies Press START/STOP to start recording. START/STOP button [STBY] ...

  • Page 23: Shooting Photos

    Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.  The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours.  When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. ...
  • Page 24  Press MODE until the (Photo) icon appears. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. MODE button (Photo): When shooting a photo  Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Flashes ...

  • Page 25: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) recording movies and photos By pressing , you can record images using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. When you turn the camcorder toward the subject, recording will use the optimum Zooming combination of the face detection and You can magnify images up to 67×...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Recording Mode

    [FOCUS]  Notes [TELE MACRO]  Movies are recorded with MPEG-2 format.  STEADYSHOT] You can select from the following image   qualities. Value such as “9M” is an average bit- [BACK LIGHT]  rate, and “M” means “Mbps. ” [FACE DETECTION] ...

  • Page 27: Recording In Mirror Mode

    The length of time you can use the battery pack  is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT. When you record movies with the VIDEO  LIGHT set to , the video light may turn on and off. In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to select Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the...

  • Page 28: Playback On The Camcorder

    Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. DCR-PJ5/SX21: Memory card DCR-SR21: Internal hard disk Tips  See page 18 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR21).  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

  • Page 29: Viewing Photos

     appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you select the  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.
  • Page 30 Tips  When viewing photos recorded on a memory card, (playback folder) appears on the screen. ...

  • Page 31: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX playing movies and screen. photos Tips  You can also display Date Index by selecting  Searching for desired images by (MENU)  [Show others]  [VIEW date (Date Index) [PLAYBACK] category) IMAGES] (under...

  • Page 32: Searching For Desired Scene By Face (Face Index)

    Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen  Select to select the desired movie.  Select to search for the desired scene, then select the scene you want to play back. Playback starts from the selected scene.  Select to select the desired movie.

  • Page 33: Playing Back A Series Of Photos (Slide Show)

    Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Select on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Select To restart the slide show Select again. Tips  You can set continuous slide show playback ...

  • Page 34: Using The Built-In Projector (Dcr-Pj5)

    Using the built-in Select the desired image. projector (DCR-PJ5) You can enjoy recorded movies or photos using the built-in projector. The projector can be used when you want to watch recorded content with friends at a place where there is no playback device, such as a TV.
  • Page 35 PROJECTOR The following operations are unavailable while  IN jack you are using the projector. Displaying recording screen  Operation of the camcorder with the LCD  screen closed Several other functions  Place the camcorder about 0.5 m to 3 m (1.6 ...

  • Page 36: 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. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 37 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. Notes When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to ...

  • Page 38: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and To delete movies, select photos DELETE]  [ DELETE]. DELETE]  To delete photos, select [  You can free media space by deleting DELETE]. movies and photos from recording media. Select and display the mark on the movies or photos to be...
  • Page 39 To delete all the movies/photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by  recording date.  In step 2, select [ DELETE]  DELETE by date]. To delete all photos on the same day at one ...

  • Page 40: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

    Protecting recorded To undo the protection of movies and photos movies and photos Select the movie or photo marked with  (Protect) in step 3.  disappears. Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting To protect all the movies and photos them by mistake.

  • Page 41: Dividing A Movie

    Dividing a movie Notes You cannot restore movies once they are  divided. You cannot divide the protected movie. Remove  the protection to divide (p. 40). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie.

  • Page 42: Capturing A Photo From A Movie

    Capturing a photo Select from a movie When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause. The captured photo is saved on the  recording media selected in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (DCR-SR21) (p. 19). To continue capturing, select , then ...

  • Page 43: Dubbing/Copying Movies And Photos From The Internal Recording Media

    Dubbing/copying The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears. movies and photos from the internal recording media to memory card (DCR- SR21)  Select the type of dubbing. [DUB by select]: To select movies and Dubbing movies [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a You can dub movies recorded on the specified date internal recording media of your camcorder...

  • Page 44: Copying Photos

     [YES]   Select  Select the type of copying.  [COPY by select]: To copy selected photos [COPY by date]: To copy all photos of a specified date Tips  To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is ...

  • Page 45: Using The Playlist Of Movies

    Using the Playlist of To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time movies  In step 2, select [ ADD by date]. The recording dates of movies are The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of displayed on the screen.
  • Page 46 Movies added to the Playlist appear.  Select [ MOVE].  Select the movie to be moved. The selected movie is marked with .  Select the movie you want to Select the image on the LCD screen to  play back.

  • Page 47: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    Saving movies and photos with a computer Creating a disc with Notes Movies and photos are not saved on the  one touch computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn. (One Touch Disc Burn) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with One Touch Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc automatically.

  • Page 48: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer

    Importing movies and Click [Import]. photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer. Turn on the computer beforehand. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.

  • Page 49: Creating A Disc

    Creating a disc Copying a disc You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using “Video Disc Copier. ” Click [Start]  [All Programs]  [PMB] You can create a disc by selecting movies  [PMB Launcher]  [Disc creation]  previously imported to your computer [Video Disc Copier] to start the software.

  • Page 50: Uploading Images To A Media Service

    Uploading images to a  Select the desired language, then media service click [OK]. The Region Selection screen appears. The application “PMB Portable” is pre- loaded in this camcorder.  You can use the “PMB Portable” to do the Select the appropriate [Region] following: and [Country/Area], and then You can easily upload images to a blog or other...

  • Page 51: Notes On "Pmb Portable

    Sony server. Access to certain websites may not be possible due to server maintenance, etc. click [OK]. In the event that a Sony server is to be  The User Agreement screen appears. terminated, notification ahead of time will be placed on the Sony website, etc.

  • Page 52: Saving Images With An External Device

    Saving images with an external device Saving images in Refer to the Sony support page for your  country/region for details on external media external media that can be used. (DIRECT COPY) Tips  You can also import images recorded on ...
  • Page 53 To save desired movies and photos Select [Copy.] on the camcorder You can also save images recorded on screen. memory cards. DCR-SR21: Notes Movies and photos in the internal You cannot search or copy photos recorded on  recording media of the camcorder that memory card by recording date.
  • Page 54 To play back images in the external media on the camcorder  Select [Play without copying.] in step 5 above. The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed.  Play back the image (p. 28). You can also view images on a TV ...

  • Page 55: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play back the  Insert an unused disc into the images on a created disc by using the DVD writer, and close the disc dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express tray.
  • Page 56 When creating multiple copies of the same  Turn on your camcorder, and connect  disc the DVD writer to the  (USB) jack of When dubbing images in the memory card  your camcorder with the USB cable of (DCR-SR21) the DVD writer.

  • Page 57: 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  The [USB SELECT] screen appears on countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall the camcorder screen.

  • Page 58: Creating A Disc With A Recorder, Etc

    Refer to the instruction manuals supplied  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this with your recording device for details. operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions.  When dubbing is finished, stop...
  • Page 59 When you connect a monaural device, connect  the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.

  • Page 60: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder Using menus 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) ...

  • Page 61: Using [My Menu]

     Select  Select [Show others] on the [MY MENU] screen (p. 61).  Select the menu item to be changed.  After changing the setting, select To finish setting the menu, select To return to the previous menu screen, select may not be displayed depending on the menu item.

  • Page 62: Using The Option Menu

    Tips  When an external storage device is connected, the exclusive [MY MENU] appears.  Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. When is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the OPTION MENU.

  • Page 63: Menu Lists

    Menu lists PROTECT DIVIDE PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB* (MANUAL SETTINGS) category DUB by select SCENE SELECTION DUB by date FADER DUB ALL WHITE BAL. PHOTO COPY* EXPOSURE COPY by select FOCUS COPY by date TELE MACRO PLAYLIST EDIT (SHOOTING SET) category ADD by date REC MODE GUIDEFRAME...
  • Page 64 DISPLAY SET OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE USB LUN SETTING DROP SENSOR* DCR-SR21 DCR-PJ5...

  • Page 65: Manual Settings (Items To Adjust For Scene Condition)

    PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) MANUAL SETTINGS Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while (Items to adjust for scene creating a soft background. condition) SPOTLIGHT**( ) Prevents people’s faces from See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation. appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by The default settings are marked with .
  • Page 66 BLACK FADER ONE PUSH ( Fades in/out with the black effect. The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light.  Select [ONE PUSH].  Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.
  • Page 67 The focal distance information (distance at  EXPOSURE which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) You can fix the brightness of a picture appears for a few seconds in the following cases. manually.

  • Page 68: Shooting Set (Items For Customized Shooting)

    OFF ( SHOOTING SET The SteadyShot function is not used. (Items for customized Notes shooting) INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to [OFF] when  you set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF]. See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) REC MODE (Recording...
  • Page 69 recorded in Face Index. To play back from the  OFF Face Index, see page 32. Up to 67× zoom is performed optically. 1800× AUDIO REC SET Up to 67× zoom is performed, and after that, up to 1800× zoom is performed digitally. ...

  • Page 70: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)

    RESET PHOTO SETTINGS Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the (Items for recording photos) recording medium. When the memory card is replaced with See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation. another one, the file number is assigned for The default settings are marked with .

  • Page 71: Playback (Items For Playback)

    DATE/TIME PLAYBACK (Items for playback) See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation. VISUAL INDEX  Date  Time See page 28. CAMERA DATA VIEW IMAGES Movie  DATE INDEX See page 31.  FILM ROLL See page 31.  FACE Photo See page 32.

  • Page 72: Edit (Items For Editing)

    EDIT OTHERS (Items for other settings) (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . DELETE PROJECTOR (DCR-PJ5) See page 38. See page 34. PROTECT USB CONNECT See page 40.

  • Page 73: Manage Media (Items For Recording Media)

    While [Executing…] is displayed, do not close  MANAGE MEDIA the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject (Items for recording media) the memory card from your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting See “Using menus”...

  • Page 74: General Set (Other Setup Items)

    REPAIR IMG.DB F. GENERAL SET See page 80, 83. (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SOUND/DISP SET  VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback sound by selecting ...
  • Page 75 If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face  AREA SET  the screen outside and close the LCD panel You can adjust a time difference without to the camcorder body, the setting becomes stopping the clock. Set your local area when [NORMAL] automatically.

  • Page 76: Demo Mode

    OTHER SETTINGS OFF ( Deactivates the drop sensor.  DEMO MODE Notes When your camcorder is connected to a Set the drop sensor to [ON] when you use  wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration the camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the movie appear about 10 minutes after the camcorder, you may damage the internal hard (Movie) icon appears by pressing...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to  be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction.  Contact your Sony dealer or local Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 78 If you use the memory card formatted on a  correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, computer, format it again on your camcorder disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall (p. 73). outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
  • Page 79 Images stored on the memory card The imaging field looks different. cannot be deleted. The imaging field may look different  The maximum number of images that you can depending on the condition of your  delete on the index screen at one time is 100. camcorder.
  • Page 80 A vertical band appears when recording is indicated on an image on the candlelight or electric light in the dark. VISUAL INDEX screen. This occurs when the contrast between the  This may appear on an image recorded on  subject and the background is too high.
  • Page 81 No image is projected. The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a The temperature of the projector may be  connected TV. high. Turn off the camcorder, and leave it for a while. The LCD screen of your camcorder can ...

  • Page 82: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

     the battery pack or place it in a cool place. have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony (High temperature warning) service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of...

  • Page 83: Recording Media

    Fast flashing Tips  There are not enough free spaces for recording You may hear a melody when some warning   indicators appear on the screen. images. After storing the images on other media (p. 52), delete unnecessary images, or format the memory card (p.
  • Page 84 Buffer overflow This memory card may not be able to record or play movies. A memory card on which recording and  deleting has been repeated or formatted on Use a memory card recommended for your  other devices is used. Format the memory card camcorder (p.

  • Page 85: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

    Recording time of Playing time Approximate time available when you use a movies/number of fully charged battery pack. recordable photos DCR-SR21 (unit: minute) Battery pack Expected time of recording and NP-FV30 playback with each battery pack (supplied) Recording time NP-FV50 Approximate time available when you use a NP-FV70 fully charged battery pack.

  • Page 86: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos

    Total recordable photos when using a Sony  a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall memory card. recording time. The indicated number of recordable photos on  a memory card is based on the maximum image Memory card size of your camcorder.

  • Page 87: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You 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 Hz/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder.
  • Page 88 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (MENU)  [Show others]  [CLOCK/ camcorder abroad. Select LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category)  [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 75). World time difference Time-zone Area setting...

  • Page 89: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and direction. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction. precautions On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on memory card by  About the memory card your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard Memory card formatted by a computer ...

  • Page 90: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    of the following to use the battery pack for a Notes on using the “Memory Stick longer time. Micro” media Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it  To use “Memory Stick Micro” media with your  up, and install it on your camcorder right camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 adaptor.

  • Page 91: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  You bring your camcorder from an air  casing, unplug your camcorder and have it conditioned car or room into a hot place checked by a Sony dealer before operating it outside. any further.

  • Page 92: Rechargeable Battery

    You use your camcorder after a squall or a Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,   shower. alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide You use your camcorder in a hot and humid and sunscreen  place. Handling the camcorder with above ...

  • Page 93: Memory Card

    Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Note on disposal/transfer of the Corporation.
  • Page 94 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. Read “license2.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 95: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Screen indicators Indicator Meaning Estimated recording [00min] remaining time Upper left Center Upper right FADER (65) Drop sensor off (76) Drop sensor activated (76) Approximate number of 9999 recordable photos and 9999 recording media (86) Playback folder of memory card (30) Bottom Current playing movie or...

  • Page 96: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls DCR-SR21/SX21 Figures in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR21  LCD screen (27, 60) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
  • Page 97   (VIEW IMAGES) button (28) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object.  PROJECTOR button (34) Press RESET to initialize all the settings  Projector lens including the clock setting.  PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (34) DCR-SR21 DCR-SR21  Speaker ...
  • Page 98 DCR-PJ5/SX21  Power zoom lever (25)  PHOTO button (24)  POWER lamp  START/STOP button (22)  Battery pack (12)  CHG (charge) lamp (12)  Grip belt (21)  DC IN jack (12)  Access lamp (memory card) (19) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.

  • Page 99: Index

    Index DISPLAY SET ......75 LP ..........26 Symbols DISP OUTPUT ......75 16:9 ..........36 DIVIDE ........41 4:3 ..........36 Maintenance ........89 DROP SENSOR ......76 MANAGE MEDIA .....73 DST SET ........75 MANUAL SETTINGS ....65 A.SHUT OFF ......75 Dubbing ........43 MEDIA FORMAT ......73 A/V connecting cable...36, 58 DVDirect Express .......55 MEDIA INFO ......73 Abroad .........87...
  • Page 100 Photos ........23, 28 Supplied items .......3 PHOTO SETTINGS ....70 PLAYBACK .........71 TELE MACRO ......67 Playback ........28 Telephoto ........25 PLAYBACK SET ......71 Thumbnail ........38 Playlist ..........45 Tripod...........98 PLAYLIST EDIT ......72 Troubleshooting ......77 PMB Portable ......50 Turning the power on ....15 PORTRAIT ........65 TV ..........36 Power on ........15 TV color systems ......87...
  • Page 101 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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