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4-121-425-11 (1)
HDR-XR1 00/XR1 01 /XR200/XR200V
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
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  • Page 1 SONY: 4-121-425-11 (1) HDR-XR1 00/XR1 01 /XR200/XR200V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder _O_p_er_a_ti_n~g_G_u_id_e • Gufa de operaciones • Horn. M~KTM m,n,oLlTH'U~m ~;;l'~ J)...VCHD ® © 2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Record the serial number of important operating and in the space provided below. Refer to these maintenance (servicing) numbers whenever you call your Sony instructions in the literature dealer regarding this product. accompanying the appliance. Model No. HDR- Serial No.
  • Page 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. •...

  • Page 4: Read This First

    • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Caution: Do not handle damaged or • Be sure to charge the battery with Sony battery leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. charger or the device that can charge the battery pack.
  • Page 5 Trade Name: SONY can radiate radio frequency energy and, Model No.: HDR-XR200V if not installed and used in accordance Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. with the instructions, may cause harmful Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, interference to radio communications.
  • Page 6 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type o.f plug and supply voltage are used.
  • Page 7 Oceania Countries/regions Plug type Voltage Frequency (Hz) Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 Costa Rica Cuba 110/220 Dominican (rep) EI Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico 120/127...

  • Page 8: Using The Camcorder

    - ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media - removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder The numbers in ( ) are the supplied • Do not apply shock or vibration to the quantity. camcorder. The camcorder may not be able to AC Adaptor (1) record or play movies and photos.
  • Page 9 on some type of external media first, and then Discs recorded with high definition perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 42). image quality (HD) • The LCD screen is manufactured using • This camcorder captures high definition footage extremely high-precision technology, so over in the AVCHD format.

  • Page 10: Operation Flow

    Operation flow Recording movies and photos (po' • In the default settings, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal hard disk. • In the default settings, photos are recorded on the internal hard disk. • You can change the recording media selected, and the image quality of movies (p.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS '" Read this first Operation flow Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack abroad Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Changing the language setting Recording Recording Recording and playing movies and photos easily...
  • Page 12 Creating a standard definition image quality (SO) disc with a recorder, etc. (AN connecting cable connection) Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos Coping with shooting conditions Changing the recording medium To check the recording media settings Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting started Step Charging the battery pack Battery pack ,y====~::<Jl""'-' Charge lamp ACCESS lamp (hard disk) ....===:=!.=== ..To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad

    To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever G) and remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as "Step Charging the battery pack:' Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor •...

  • Page 15: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 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 It1I (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos Select the desired geographical area with DID, then touch [NEXT].

  • Page 16: Changing The Language Setting

    To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes several seconds, then the camcorder is turned off. POWER • You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. • When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 49) is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. setting Changingthe language you can change the.

  • Page 17: Recording

    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. " \ I / / I \ " For HDR-XR1 00/XR1 01 Open the lens cover.
  • Page 18 Press START/STOP to start recording. Zoom lever START! · · . · I · . · · · · · . · I · · · ~ · · STOP .. ,. . . " T..j-=r Wide~ 0:00:14...
  • Page 19 In the default setting, photos are recorded on the hard disk (p. 43). 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. For HDR-XR100/XR10l Open the lens cover.
  • Page 20 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Zoom lever rt+- Wide~ Gill 60min Telephoto Flashes --- Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. 11111111 • Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. •...

  • Page 22: Playback On The Camcorder

    Playback layba on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos on the internal hard disk are played (p. 43). 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. Press [E (VIEW IMAGES).
  • Page 23 HDR-XR200/XR200V To the screen to select To the HIGHLIGHT ~------- the index type PLAYBACK screen To the list of recording dates I~I/~ appears on the movie/photo that was played or recorded most recently. Touch the image to • continue playing from the scene. Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
  • Page 24 ® Touch (Photo) a desired photo on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Displays the Map Index screen (p. 47) (HDR- XR200V) Your camcorder displays the selected photo. To start/stop slide show Previous Next • You can zoom in the photo by moving the zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the frame.

  • Page 25: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD» played 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 of [TV CONNECT Guide].
  • Page 26 On "PhotoTV HD" This camcorder is compatible with the "PhotoTV HD" standard. "PhotoTV HD" allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately)* or the component A/V cable (supplied)**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.

  • Page 27: I Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8 GHz t}lelollo~ingwebsite... or faster, is required when creating a DVD se.e 'C'> ..video by converting high definition image d~ima~it1~.sony.~o;jp/In<!~1 bttp:l!guide•. quality (HD) to standard definition image quality (SD).) rtls/usl·. . . • •·.· - Copying a disc...
  • Page 28 Click [Install]. SONY Install "PMB" before connecting your Handycam Application Software camcorder to a computer. I . ~ . ' . : · ] . ~ · . · · . ~ ' . " . · ' . · · . ~ . ' · . · · · · . · · . · . · · . ~ . ' . , ~;;::...
  • Page 29 To disconnect your camcorder from the computer Click [Continue]. Click the" icon at the bottom Confirm the license agreement, right of the desktop of the and if you accept the terms, computer [Safely remove USB ----+ change click [Next] ----+ Mass Storage Device].

  • Page 30: Selecting The Method For Creating A Disc (Computer)

    Creating a Blu-ray disc* with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 35) AVCHD format playback devices Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, Disc Burn) (p. 32) PLAYSTATION@3, etc.) Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) (p.
  • Page 31 Discs you can use with "PMB" You can use 12 cm discs of following type with "PMB:' For BIu-ray disc, see page 35. DVD- R/DVD+ R/DVD+ R DL Unrewritable Rewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW • Always maintain your PLAYSTATION@3 to use the latest version of the PLAYSTATION@3 system software.

  • Page 32: Creating A Disc With One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)

    Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) You can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing the @ (DISC BURN) button on your camcorder. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with One •...

  • Page 33: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer (Easy Pc Back-Up)

    Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up) On the computer screen, click Movies and photos recorded on your [Easy PC Back-up] [Import]. camcorder that have not yet been saved with Easy PC Back-up can be imported -r~.::~~t\~.~~,L~d}M£~LL~:~~::.~ttttllttr1::i.031S};?z"': to a computer automatically.

  • Page 34: Starting Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)

    [Sony Picture Utility)- [PMB) to start "PMB:' (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, You can view, edit, or create discs of movies such as a Sony BIu-ray disc player and a and photos using "PMB:' PLAYSTATION@3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players (p.
  • Page 35 At the top of the window, click [Manipulate] [AVCHD (HD) Creation]. The window used to select movies appears. • To add movies to the previously selected ones, select the movies in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies.
  • Page 36 "PMB:' • You may start «PMB" also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB]. Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the window, and select the folder or date, then select the movies and photos.
  • Page 37 ~" :::J < ii)" :::J "0 "0 ..

  • Page 38: I Saving Images With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    • Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD- R, for creating a disc. • See page 35 to create a Blu-ray disc. AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PLAYSTATION@3, etc.) Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc.

  • Page 39: (Usb Cable Connection)

    DVD players/recorders may fail to eject connect a DVD writer, etc. ' 1 ' the disc. to the (USB) jack of your • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some camcorder with the USB cable countries/regions. (supplied). rt> .."...

  • Page 40: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (So) Disc With A Recorder, Etc

    You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc Input recorder or a Sony DVD writer, etc. with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S VIDEO [g).
  • Page 41 .:'" ..to the video input jack, and the white (left o ..channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device..• Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.

  • Page 42: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting Formatting deletes all the movies and movies and photos from recording media. photos to recover recordable free space. Select the recording medium that contains •...

  • Page 43: Coping With Shooting Conditions

    Coping with shooting Changing the conditions recording medium Many settings and adjustment options are You can select the internal hard disk or available on the menu (p. 45). "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on aark '~ecoraing in places...

  • Page 44: Memory Stick Pro Duo" Media

    • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to 16 GB is confirmed to work with this camcorder. Touch the desired recording medium. Open the "Memory Stick Duo" media cover, and insert the lOKI. Touch [YES] "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media The recording medium is changed.

  • Page 45: Customizing Your Camcorder With Menus

    Customizing your camcorder with menus To eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media • Menu items are described in more details with Open the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media color photos in the "Handycam Handbook" (p.51). cover and lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...
  • Page 46 • When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) • You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer.
  • Page 47 category (CAMERA) MOVIE p.17 p.19 PHOTO SMTH SLW REC. Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion. category (VIEW IMAGES) VISUAL INDEX fi:)MAP* Displays the Map Index for searching for movies and photos by recording location. FILM ROLL [jJ FACE Displays and plays the playlist of movies. PLAyLlST (OTHERS) category...
  • Page 48 USB CONNECT USB CONNECT Connects the internal hard disk via USB. DUSB CONNECT Connects the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media via USB. DISC BURN DOWNLOAD MUSIC**.. Download music files that can be played with HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK. TV CONNECT Guide p. 25 MUSIC TOOL DOWNLOAD MUSIC**..
  • Page 49 AUTO SLW SHUTIR Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. GUIDEFRAME Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical position. FLASH MODE** Sets how the flash is activated. FLASH LEVEL** Sets the brightness of flash. RED EYE REDUC** Prevents redeye when shooting with flash.
  • Page 50 REMOTE CTRL ** Sets whether the Wireless Remote Commander is to be used or not. DROP SENSOR CTRL FOR HDMI p. 26 • [SOUND/DISP SET) is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. * HDR-XR200V **HDR-XR200/XR200V ,List of tne OPTION MENU Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only.

  • Page 51: Getting Detailed Information From The"Handycam Handbook

    Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook" Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from your The "Handycam Handbook" is a users computer. guide designed to be read on a computer screen. The functions of your camcorder are described, some of them with color To view the "Handycam Handbook:' photos.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not amount of data stored on the hard disk in order record images. to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. lI:I • Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) or •...

  • Page 53: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    If the problem persists even after you • The temperature of your camcorder is low. have tried to fix a couple of times, contact Make the camcorder warm. your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • No "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is (:04:00 inserted (p.

  • Page 54: Precautions

    • 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 55 • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: About care and storage of the lens - Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft...
  • Page 56 In this case, replace the battery with you may not delete data from the hard disk a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    (lux) (during NightShot function (HDR- Audio: Dolby Digital2ch/5.1ch XR200/XR200V) ) Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Photo file format: DCF Ver.2.0 compatible * The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid ExifVer.2.21 compatible and the image processing system MPF Baseline compatible (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
  • Page 58 (27/8 x 2 3/4 x 4 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including for the supplied battery pack (minute) the projecting parts 70 x 68 x 133 mm (2 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 5 1/4 in.) HDR-XR1 00/XR1 01 (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.):...
  • Page 59 32hOm 48 h 10 m 47h 50 m (5.1 ch)* time. [HD LP] • A Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is 33 h 30 m 50 h 30 m 50 h 10 m (2 ch)* used. • The recording time will vary depending on the Standard definition image quality (SD) in h (hour) m recording conditions and the type of "Memory...
  • Page 60 Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "BIu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks.

  • Page 61: Screen Indicators

    Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Upper right mil!: Ci1I60mln STBY Recording quality (HD/ 0:00:14 (30mln] [!!] ;ijsoD SD) and recording mode 99990~g E'i;,. WHITE (FH/HQ/SP/LP) FADER gIL] II' . . @10m Recording/playback media Ilrr • "" 'il: (Ixu!) I;!~k'] -C=~=I+ Counter (hour:minute:...

  • Page 62: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. OPTION button VIEW IMAGES button HDR-XR1 00/XR1 01 Slide show button 101-0005 Data file name VISUAL INDEX button • Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.
  • Page 63 Camera recording lamp (49) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. Remote sensor/Infrared port I1Q] LENS COVER switch HDR-XR200/XR200V LCD screenITouch panel (15) 61------' (HOME) button (45) I - - - - - - - .
  • Page 64 [j]1t:II (Movie)JCI (Photo) lamps (15) CHG lamp (HDR-XRl OO/XRl 01)/ i/CHG lamp (HDR-XR200/XR200V) (13) ~ ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (13) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Battery pack (13) DC IN jack (13) Power zoom lever (18, 20, 24) PHOTO button (20) MODE button (19)

  • Page 65: Index

    Index Image quality Tripod Install Troubleshooting Turning the power on Active Interface Shoe Language AVCHD .30,38 TV CONNECT Guide A/V connecting cable Macintosh 27,39 "Memory Stick" Battery Using a wall outlet (wall socket) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" as a power source Blu-ray disc Menu Movies...
  • Page 66 Puede encontrar mas informacion sobre este producto y respuestas a las preguntas mas frecuentes en nuestro sitio Web de atencion al cliente. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Impreso en papel reciclado en un 70%...
  • Page 67 Click --,. SONY: HandycamHandbook HDR-XR1OO/XR101 /XR200/XR200V ® © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-121-423-11 (1)

  • Page 68: Using The Handycam Handbook

    ,Searching for Click an item on the right edge of each page, and you will jump to the page for that item. SONY; . . Click here. • You can search for an item by keyword using Adobe Reader. Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on how to use Adobe Reader.
  • Page 69 Table of contents Using the Handycam Handbook Searching for information quickly Useful recording techniques Parts and controls Screen indicators "~ HOME" and "~ OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of menus Using the ~ HOME MENU Using the OPTION MENU 0..: Menu lists List of the ~ HOME MENU...
  • Page 70 Playback on the camcorder Playing movies Viewing photos Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDR- XR200V) Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) Playing back a digest of your movies (HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK) (HDR-XR200/ XR200V) Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)
  • Page 71 Inserting "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Checking the media information Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting) Preventing data on the internal hard disk from being recovered Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) FACE FU NC.

  • Page 72: Useful Recording Techniques

    Useful recording techniques Checking your golf Getting a good shot swing of a ski slope or beach SMTH SLW REC AUTO BACK lIGHT... BEACH ~SNOW Compensating for Capturing smiles ~ ::~i>q' ~.::;' ~r: · Jr1O' ; ..·...

  • Page 73: Parts And Controls

    • , • When you open or close the shoe cover, slide it as indicated by the arrow. HDR-XR1 00/XR1 01 • When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded.
  • Page 74 facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. (HOME) button (12) ~ Zoom buttons (35, 48) START/STOP button (25, 32) HDR-XR100/XR101 It:II (Movie)/Q (Photo) lamps (21) CHG lamp (HDR-XRl OO/XRl 01)/ ~/CHG lamp (HDR-XR200/XR200V) (18) ~ ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (18) ~~~~-[ID While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
  • Page 75 In this case, replace the battery with /~/./~/ENTER buttons [J]] ..a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another When you press any of these buttons, the battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. orange frame appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 76: ,Screen 'Indicators

    Indicator ,Screen 'indicators, "1:,: glLJ Upper left Center Upper right s~a'('l Counter (hour:minute: 0:00:00 &'11 ..,. , . . DIIn:,g. . seond) (27,40) G1160mln • 0:00:14 • Jl5.1c:h"" [30mln) [!!] 9999o·e ",~ ~ ,r~::J Estimated recording c"~-q WHITE [OOmin] _.,_.1,;;.1 FADER remaining time (27, 40) WHITE BLACK...
  • Page 77 • Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. • Some indicators may not appear depending on the model.
  • Page 78 Using the HELP function liCE "AHOME" and To see the descriptions on the HOME OPTION" - Taking MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of turns advantage of two orange.) Then, touch the item you want to types of menus know about.

  • Page 79: Menu Lists

    Menu lists SUSB CONNECT p.66 LlUSB CONNECT p.66 DISC BURN Operating Guide ;Ust oftheft HOME MENU' ," DOWNLOAD MUSIC*4 p.46 TV CONNECT Guide*l p. 50 category (CAMERA) MUSIC TOOL p.46 MOVIE*' p.31 DOWNLOAD MUSIC*1*4 p.46 PHOTO*l p.33 EMPTY MUSIC*1*4 p.46 SMTH SLWREC p.37 BATIERY INFO...
  • Page 80 p.83 CONVERSION LENS ,list of the OPTION MENU p.83 AUTO BACK LIGHT Following items are available on the FACE FUNC. SET OPTION MENU only. p.84 t-ACE DET. SEnl NG SMILE SHUTTER*2 p.85 I@1tab VIEW IMAGES SET p.99 SPOT MTR/FCS !GI!JI / p.86 I§QI p.99...

  • Page 81: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder

    Battery pack Read this before operating your camcorder Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied Shoe cover (HDR-XR200/XR200V) quantity. AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) • The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed Wireless Remote Commander (1) or waterproofed.

  • Page 82: Notes On Using The Hard Disk Drive Handycam

    Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss at dusk. lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces About changing the language setting superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement The on-screen displays in each local language are system for video cameras and offers a quality used for illustrating the operating procedures.
  • Page 83 Do not apply shock or vibration to your Note on disposal/transfer camcorder • Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT) (p.71) or formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, • The hard disk of the camcorder may not be you may not delete data from the hard disk recognized, or recording or playback may not completely.

  • Page 84: Getting Started

    • Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Battery pack V=====~""""- DC IN jack Charge lamp DC plug ACCESS lamp ~~ ~ AC Adaptor Power cord (mains lead) (hard disk) ,..",.~ To the wall outlet --ih... •..",. (wall socket) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM"...
  • Page 85 • 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 Battery pad<'>L Charging time NP-FH50...
  • Page 86 Notes on the AC Adaptor • 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. •...

  • Page 87: 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 Oil. • To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER " , I / It:I (Movie): To record movies "...

  • Page 88: Changing The Language Setting

    • If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 128). • Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ) and [AUTO AREA ADJ) set to [ON] (p. 94). The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder.

  • Page 89: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording *Stabilizing your carncorder 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 90: Recording And Playing Movies And Photos Easily Easy Handycam Operation)

    Recording and playing movies and photos easily Easy Handycam Operation) Simply press EASY. You can record or play movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation). During Easy Handycam operation, you can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the setting and adjustment items.
  • Page 91 Press EASY. EAS1/I appears on the LCD screen. Press START/STOP to start recording. START/ STOP . ffiQD 0000lD· ·[~l [STBYl [REel To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Grips • The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 73).

  • Page 92: Shooting Photos

    • To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21). " \ 1/ -IJI- / 1 \ " For HDR-XR1 00/XR1 01 Open the lens cover, Press EASY. rEASI appears on the LCD screen.
  • Page 93 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded on the internal hard disk. 11111111 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).
  • Page 94 IImlI Touch the tab (CD) a desired movie (@). ijsoij) ---+ HDR-XR1 00/XR1 01 2009~ Searches for images by JAN: 1 HOMEMENU~ date (p. 47) Previous 6 images [AJ. : Displays the Film Roll Index screen (p. 44). 1iJ : Displays the Face Index screen (p.
  • Page 95 movie or photo with I.-I, 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. Volume adjustment Next To fast-forward To pause/play Tips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
  • Page 96 Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Previous Slide show/pause Next eTips • 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). To cancel Easy Handycam operation After you finish recording, or close menu setting screen, press EASY again.

  • Page 97: Recording

    Recording "Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal hard disk (p. 69, 73). Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. •...
  • Page 98 Press START/STOP to start recording. START! STOP Ill!II! ..GIl60mln 0:00:14 Jl5.1ch [3Omln] "... [STBYl [REel To stop recording, press START/STOP again. • See page 117 on the recordable time of movies. • The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. •...

  • Page 99: 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 100 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Flashes -- Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. 11111111 • See page 118 on the recordable number of photos. • To change the image size, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [K] (p.

  • Page 101: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for recording movies and photos You can magnify images with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. The magnifying level of your camcorder is as follows: HDR-XRI00/XR101: 10 times the original size HDR-XR200/XR200V: 15 times the original size Wider range of view Close view (Wide angle)
  • Page 102 <D Notes • If you play back 5.lch sound on your camcorder, 5.lch sound is automatically converted and output in 2ch. • To enjoy the 5.lch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.lch surround. •...

  • Page 103: 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@. 0Tips • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds, This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing.

  • Page 104: Switching The Screen Display, Or Turning The Lcd Backlight On/Off

    [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER]. START/~" ". 1,:1 STOP ..;A"M2anM [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] <D Notes • You cannot record sound with [SMTH SLW REC]. • Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording. display, "Switching the screen or turning the LCD backlight on/off...
  • Page 105 can remember where you recorded those movies and photos. In addition, you can acquire your current location information to check where you are at the moment (p. 58). • Using the supplied software, "PMB:' you can display the movies and photos where you recorded them on a map.

  • Page 106: Playing Movies

    Playback on the camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal hard disk are played (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).
  • Page 107 • appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the I~I, movie or photo with you can continue playback from the previous time.(. appears on the photo recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) HDR-XR200/XR200V [Alt------ To the list of recording...

  • Page 108: Viewing Photos

    BWB'~ I..' • Touch during pause to play back movies slowly. I..' BIA@ • As you repeat touching during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times -- about 10 times -- about 30 times -- about 60 times. (HOME) --IE) (VIEW IMAGES) -- [VISUAL •...

  • Page 109: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos

    Useful functions for playing movies and photos Inde~) (HD~ >'Searching a desired scene recording location (Map ~XR200V) " 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 110: Searching For Desired Scene By Pinpoint (Film Roll Index)

    Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before the operation (p. 69). Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. HDR-XR1 00/XR1 01: Touch (Film Roll Index). HDR-XR200/XR200V:Touch ff~ (~jVIEW IMAGES) ~ [~FILM ROLL]. Returns to the VISUAL screen INDEX Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails of scenes in a movie.
  • Page 111 You can play back the movie from the selected face image. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before the operation (p, 69), Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. HDR-XR1 00/XR1 01: Touch (Face Index). [iii HDR-XR200/XR200V: Touch (\f-'VIEW IMAGES) ---. FACE].

  • Page 112: Xr200V)

    Notes • Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. • Make sure that you set [FACE DETECTION] to [ON] (the default setting) prior to recording, to search lHovies on the Face Index (p 84).
  • Page 113 • [THEME] Select one of the following: [SIMPLE], [NOSTALGIC], [STYLISH], [ACTIVE] (the default setting) The music category is selected automatically according to the theme. • [MUSIC] From the music category, you can select one of the follOwing: [MUSICl], [MUSIC2], [MUSIC3], [MUSIC4] (the default setting), [ORIGINAL SOUND] •...

  • Page 114: 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 lOKI. Touch to select the date of the desired image, then touch The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. •...
  • Page 115 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)ff (Telephoto). To cancel, touch I +=> :Playing oaeR: series photos (Slide snowJ " 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 116: Playing Images On Atv

    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 117: Connecting To A High Definition Tv

    definition~TV Connecting to a high High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back with high definition image quality (HD). Standard definition image quality (SD) movies are played back with standard definition image quality (SD). COMPONENT IN HOMI AUDIO @e..Signal =:!::::::..
  • Page 118 • Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. • 00 not connect the HOMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HOMI OUT jack of the external device with the HOMI cable. This may cause a malfunction. •...
  • Page 119 Signal flow HQME~ENUse1ti~~: Camcorder, (SETTINGS) -+ COMPONENT [OUTPUT SETTINGS] VIDEO IN Component A/V cable -+ [COMPONENT]-+ (supplied) (Green) Y [480i] (p.92) .1.+..~r-- I ... (Blue) PB/CB • ..(SETTINGS) -+ (Red) PR/CR [OUTPUT SETTINGS] -+ [TV TYPE] -+ rcm©JP (White) [16:9]/[4:3]*...
  • Page 120 When connecting to yourTV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When yourTV is monaural (When yourTV 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.
  • Page 121 Operate your camcorder with the Remote Commander of the TV. You can do the following operations. - to display (VIEW IMAGES) or (HOME) by pressing the SYNC MENU button - to display an index screen, such as the VISUAL INDEX screen, and play back the desired movies or photos by pressing up/down/left/right/enter buttons on the Remote Commander of your TV <D Notes...

  • Page 122: Editing

    Editing [USDa DELETE]. Deleting movies and • To delete photos, touch [.DELETEj- photos [.DELETEj. You can free media space by deleting Touch and display the mark movies and photos from recording media. on the movies or photos to be Select the recording medium that contains deleted.
  • Page 123 ® DIIJ Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch lQKl. The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. GTips • Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch I Ito return to the previous screen.

  • Page 124: Acquiring The Current Location Information (Hdr-Xr200V)

    • When your camcorder cannot acquire the Acquiring the current current location information, the center marker location information turns gray and the map shows the last location acquired. (HDR-XR200V) • If you hold a certain point, the map keeps scrolling. You can display the current location on a •...

  • Page 125: Capturing A Photo From A Movie

    III, • To continue capturing, touch then Capturing a photo repeat steps from step 3. from a movie • To capture a photo from another movie, touch [EJ, then repeat steps from step You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a photo.

  • Page 126: Pro Duo" Media

    Dubbing/copying Touch the image quality of the movies and photos movie to be dubbed. from the internal hard [lImI8+0DUB]: To dub the high disk to /lMemory Stick definition image quality (HD) movies 8+0DUB]: To dub the standard PRO Duo" media definition image quality (SD) movies Touch the type of dubbing.

  • Page 127: Copying Photos

    Select the photo to be copied. [COpy by select]: Touch the photo to be copied, and mark with You can select multiple photos. Touch [YES] IOKI--+ --+ IOKI--+ GTips • To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is GTips finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE •...

  • Page 128: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

    Protecting recorded Touch 10KI-+ [YES] -+ 10KI-+ movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting To undo the protection of movies and them by mistake. photos Select the recording medium that contains Touch the movie or photo marked with o--n the movies and photos you want to protect in step 3.

  • Page 129: Dividing A Movie

    PRO Duo" media. Dividing a movie • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch III and the actual dividing Select the recording medium which point, as your camcorder selects the dividing contains the movie and the image quality point based on about half-second increments.

  • Page 130: Using The Playlist Of Movies

    To add all the movies recorded on the Using the Playlist of same day at one time movies In step 2, touch [lImlIADD by date]! [~ADD by date]. The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of The recording dates of movies are the movies that you have selected.

  • Page 131: Playing The Playlist

    @Touch --+ [YES] --+ "Playing the Playlist " [QK] [QK] Grips Select the recording media and the image • Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the quality you want to playa Playlist before original movie is not erased. the operation (p.

  • Page 132: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 19). (DNotes • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some • The high definition image quality (HD) disc countries/regions. that you created should not be used in DVD players/recorders.
  • Page 133 <D Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet AN Remote Connector (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). AN connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device.

  • Page 134: Checking The Battery Information

    • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied Checking the battery with your recording device for details. information When dubbing is finished, stop You can check the estimated remaining the recording device, and then capacity of the battery. your camcorder. Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [BATTERY INFO].

  • Page 135: Utilizing Recording Media

    • Utilizing recording media Changing the 'r"~electing the recording media foJ:' rphotos recording medium Touch (HOME) You can select the internal hard disk or (MANAGE MEDIA) [PHOTO "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the MEDIA SET]. recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder.
  • Page 136 PRD·HG Duo ("Memory Stick - MEMORYSTI[K PRO-HG Duo" media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. • See page 116 for the recordable time of "Memory Stick Duo" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" medial"Memory Stick PRO-HG Access lamp Duo"...
  • Page 137 Checking the media Deleting all movies and photos information (Formatting) You can check the remaining recordable Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. time for each recording mode of the recording media selected on [MOVIE (!)Notes MEDIA SET] (p.
  • Page 138 Preventing data on the Touch [EMPTY]. internal hard disk from The [eEMPTY] screen appears. being recovered IEJI exec.,. '8EUPTV"? cannot roc"- Dolo II "8EMPTY' I•••_ . [e EMPTY] allows you to write EST.PAOCESS TlME;5llm2to unintelligible data onto the internal hard disk of the camcorder.
  • Page 139 Customizing your camcorder MOVI ESEIII NGS (Items for recording movies) 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 ..ft(HOME)- (SETIINGS)- [MOVIE SETIINGS]- [lImJI1B§QIISETl-a desired &;...
  • Page 140 <D 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. GTips • See page 116 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. •...
  • Page 141 Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 16:9WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. (4:3) <D Notes • Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 91). ZOOM "...
  • Page 142 You can compensate for camera shake. Set [IOSTEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (-I;) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Steps (SETTINGS) ~ [MOVIE SETTINGS] (B:lISTEADYSHOTl ~ a desired -lila (HOME) setting 1-00 [QE] +=> HDR-XRlOO/XRl01 The SteadyShot function is used. (-I;) The SteadyShot function is not used.
  • Page 143 • [X.v.eOLOR] cannot be set to [ON]: - When recording standard definition image quality (SD) movies - While recording a movie. You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear. Steps .
  • Page 144 ~'ttASH (HDR~XR200/XR200V) MODE ' " - " "' You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Steps [FLASH MODE]'L. (HOME}-;:; (SETTINGS}:..[MOVIESETTIf'.JGSi- a desired setting - [QRl-I +=>...
  • Page 145 Does not prevent redeye. Prevents redeye. ON(@) <D Notes • The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions. • The redeye function does not work with automatic recording using [SMILE SHUTTER]. CONVERSION tENS:r When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for each lens.
  • Page 146 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) The default settings are marked with ~MAG8~ZE You can select a photo size to be shot. Steps (HOME)':'" (SETTINGS) [PI;iOTO SETTI(\jGS1 ..[IIIlIMAGESIZE] -a desired" 19EJ 00 ,. setti ng '",,-+ Records photos in the high quality (2,304 x 1,728). 4.0M ([4]M) (t::' 3 1JJ...
  • Page 147 • Emits infrared light. Does not emit infrared light. <D Notes • Do not cover the infrared port (p. 7) with your fingers or other objects. • Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). • The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet). r!jSTEAD'(SHOT (HDR-XR200iXR200V), You can compensate for camera shake.
  • Page 148 Does not display the guide frame. Displays the guide frame. GTips • Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder.
  • Page 149 :REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (HDR-XR200/XR200V) You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or [ON],@ appears.
  • Page 150 FACE FUNC. SET (Items to set face function) The default settings are marked with You can adjust the settings for the FACE DETECTION function. Steps (SETTINGS) - [FACEFUNC. SET).- [FACEDET. SeTIING] ~ [FACE (HOME) - se~ing ~ [QKJ .~ ,{desired EEJ-IEJ -JKl DETECTION]/[FRAMESETIING] -...
  • Page 151 ~SMllE SHUTTER You can adjust the settings for the SMILE SHUTTER function. Steps' . [PETECTION~' (HOME) ..;1; (SETTINGS)-; [FACE FUNC SETl ..[SMILESHUTTERl.2. SETl![SMILE SENSITIVI,.Yl![SMILE PRtORITY]/[E~AMESETTING] ..desired setting [E]-Ipl-CR] ..[QRJ ..DETECTION SET The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile. Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the DUAL CAPTURE ([.l)

  • Page 152: View Images Set

    VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) 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). IImI Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) movies. HD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits standard definition image quality (SD) movies.
  • Page 153 CAMERA DATA Movie Photo SteadyShot off @] Brightness White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure f)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-XR200V Data code is not displayed.
  • Page 154 CAMERA DATA Movie Photo SteadyShot off Brightness White balance [§] Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure COORDINATES I1Ql Latitude Longitudt: • ~ appears for a photo recorded using a flash. • The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV •...
  • Page 155 SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) The default settings are marked with You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Steps (HOME) - (SETTINGS) - [SOUND/OISP SET]- [VOLUME}.,;.. c:=J (quieter)! ill.. -i.. (louder) -IE] - . , . (QR] Steps ~ l1li...
  • Page 156 • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. • 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. Grips •...
  • Page 157 OUTPUT SETTI NGS (Items for when connected to a TV) The default settings are marked with 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 (SETIING$)~ SETIINGS] ~...
  • Page 158 J)ISP OUTPut (Display output;:' - ' , , . , ' " " You can set where the screen displays are to be output. Steps A (HOME)-III (SETTINGS) - [OUTPUT SETTINGS] - [DISPOUTPUT1- a desired setting -8'- 00 -IQBJ LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen.
  • Page 159 SO CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with standard definition image quality (SD). Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). AUTO 480p Outputs the 480p signal. Outputs the 480i signal. 480i...
  • Page 160 CLOCK! LANG (Items to set clock and language) The default settings are marked with See page 21. f},(REA SE1S~ You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 120. Steps"...
  • Page 161 Compensates for the time difference with the current area automatically. Does not compensates for the time difference with the current area automatically. <D Notes • You must set date and time on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 21). "OST SET/SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock.
  • Page 162 GENERAL SET (Other setup items) The default settings are marked with When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after you turn on the (Movie) lamp by pressing MODE. Steps. ill·...
  • Page 163 :tALlBRAI10N ' ,; See page 128. You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes. Steps (HOME1'-'+~. SET];~ (SETTINGS) -[GENERAL [A.SHUT OFF] - a desired setting [QR] Smin The camcorder turns off automatically.
  • Page 164 Your camcorder detects that it is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk. Steps (HOME) - (SETTINGS) - [GENERAL SET] - [DROP SENSORl.- a desired setting -.-1 - [QE] +::> Activates the drop sensor. When it is detected that the camcorder is dropping, you may not be able to record or play back images correctly, to protect the internal hard disk.
  • Page 165 Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below, 0..: The default settings are marked with You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p.
  • Page 166 You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. Steps "'1- ~(OPTIONr- In recording mode, [SPOT FOCUS1-tol.Jch tHe point to be fotusedwithin tHe frame on the screen- [ENDl-CE:I To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].
  • Page 167 ,EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. Steps [MANUALr~t=J (darker)1 C!:: In retording mode, (OPTION)- [EXPOSURE] - QD':rt' (brighter) - [QE] To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. -"i=OCuS , - ' ' -"...
  • Page 168 You can record images effectively in various situations. Steps iCl!J'3- In recording mode, (OPTION)- [SCENESELECTION1- a desired setting- [QR] :... +=> Automatically records images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] AUTO function. (-» Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant TWILlGHT* surroundings in twilight scenes.
  • Page 169 <D Notes • If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. • Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while the (Photo) lamp is lit, the setting changes to [AUTO] once (Movie) lamp lights up. You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. Steps settin~-+ In recording mode,...
  • Page 170 GTipS • 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 171 revell,' Jv11CREF lEVEr. (Microphone reference You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Steps 111- In recording mode, (OPTION)- [MICREF LEVEL]- a desired setting""" [QRl -1+::>1 • NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record (i+) an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.

  • Page 172: Troubleshooting

    • During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the hard disk in order • During Easy Handycam operation, the to investigate the problem. However, your Sony following buttons/functions are not available. dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.
  • Page 173 This is not a malfunction. correctly (p. 18). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall The supplied Wireless Remote outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony Commander does not function (HDR- dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. XR200/XR200V).
  • Page 174 The battery pack is quickly discharged. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. • The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. • The file is damaged. • The battery pack has not been charged •...
  • Page 175 recording movie starts/stops. This is not a The imaging field looks different. malfunction. • The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of your The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be camcorder. This is not a malfunction. changed.
  • Page 176 The screen image is bright, and the Photos cannot be played back. subject does not appear on the screen • Photos cannot be played back if you have (HDR-XR200/XR200V). modified files or folders, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in •...
  • Page 177 • Change the sound conversion type (downmix A movie cannot be divided. type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with • A movie that is too short cannot be divided. your playback device for details. •...
  • Page 178 If the problem persists even after you The following list shows examples of have tried to fix a couple of times, contact unworkable combinations of functions and your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony menu items. service facility.
  • Page 179 • Free spaces for recording images are running • A malfunction that you cannot service has out. For the type of "Memory Stick" media you occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local can use with your camcorder, see page 69. authorized Sony service facility. Inform them •...
  • Page 180 (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the "Memory Stick messages appear on the screen, follow the PRO Duo" media) instructions. • Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Recording media was restricted on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to the HOD format error.
  • Page 181 File? This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play movies. • The image management file is damaged, and you cannot record movies or photos. Touch • Use "Memory Stick" media recommended for your camcorder (p. 69). [YES] to repair. •...

  • Page 182: Additional Information

    NP- FH70 ~».»»>.»»>>> pad~ "playback with each battery NP-FH100 Recording time HDR-XR200/XR200V Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Internal hard disk HDR-XR1 00/XR1 01 NP-FH50 NP-FH60 Banery pack . Continuous ~~upl?li>~d2 recordirg time:, NP-FH70 Image qua!ity NP-FHlOO .,.1>"'.,"'._.._ .."..
  • Page 183 Playing time HDR-XR200V Approximate time available when you use a (unit: hour minute) fully charged battery pack. Re<ording mode, Re<ordingtinie [HD FH] 14 h 30 m (unit: minute) [HD HQ] 29h 30 m Banery pack, ' HOR-XR200/; -,..XR200V [HDSP] 35 h 50 m [HD LP] (5.1ch)* Image quali!y_..
  • Page 184 Notes • Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image • Numbers in the table are based on using Sony quality to suit the recording scene. This "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. technology causes fluctuations in the recording •...
  • Page 185 Using your camcorder ,.'Used in' . System Bahama Islands, Bolivia, NTSC abroad Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Power supply Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, You can use your camcorder in any Taiwan, the Philippines, the countries/regions using the AC Adaptor USA, Venezuela, etc.
  • Page 186 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. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [AREA SET] and [DST SET]I[SUMMERTIME] (p. 94). HDR-XR200V 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 187 File/folder structure on the internal hard disk and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the filet 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"...

  • Page 188: Maintenance And Precautions

    • Do not modify the files or folders on the Maintenance and camcorder from the computer. The image files precautions may be destroyed or may not be played back. • Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. •...
  • Page 189 1080i specification - Between tall buildings or at narrow streets A high definition specification which utilizes surrounded by buildings. 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace - In underground locations, locations system. surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated specification bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields A high definition specification which utilizes are generated, such as near high voltage...
  • Page 190 Hungary On the map data Copyright 2003; Top-Map Ltd. © • The camcorder contains map data for the Italy following countries/regions. La Banca Dati Italiana stata prodotta usando Europe, Japan, North America, Oceania, etc. quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica • Built-in map is powered by companies as ed al tratto prodotta e fomita dalla Regione follows;...
  • Page 191 • Do not let "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Recording/~layback ofHMemory:Stick me<jia Types get wet. "Memory Stick PRO • Keep "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media out of Duo" media the reach of small children. There is danger that "Memory Stick PRO-HG a child might swallow it.
  • Page 192 On image data compatibility off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to • Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick charge it efficiently. PRO Duo" media by your camcorder conform to the "Design rule for Camera File system"...
  • Page 193 • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it • Battery capacity decreases over time and checked by a Sony dealer before operating it through repeated use. If decreased usage time any further.

  • Page 194: Moisture Condensation

    and playing back images about once a month. directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper • Use up the battery pack completely before moistened with the liquid. storing it. On adjustment of the touch panel Moisture condensation (CALIBRATION) If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold The buttons on the touch panel may not work place to a warm place, moisture may condense correctly.
  • Page 195 Corporation. even when the LCD screen is closed. The pre- • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. installed rechargeable battery is always charged • "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 196 GPLlLGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SR87 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/...
  • Page 197 Index mu • COORDINATES Film Roll Index Copy FIREWORKS 1080i/480i Creating a disc FLASH LEVEL.. 78, 82 16:9 Creating a high definition image FLASH MODE 78, 82 quality (HD) disc FOCUS 480i Creating a standard definition Folder 5.1ch surround recording image quality (SD) disc Format CTRL FOR HDMI...
  • Page 198 PROTECT MANAGE MEDIA Map Index TELE MACRO MEDIA FORMAT Telephoto RECLAMP MEDIA INFO Thumbnail RECMODE "Memory Stick" media 69, 124 Tripod Recording "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Troubleshooting Recording and playback time ........69,70,121 ............. 116 Menus TV color systems Recording media MICREF LEVEL TV CONNECT Guide...
  • Page 199 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...
  • Page 200 4-135-833-11 (1) SONY: How To Use GPS Using GPS functions Utilisation des fonctions GPS _ Uso de las funciones de GPS _ _ © 2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 201 Using GPS functions This section describes how to use the GPS functions equipped with your camcorder and also provides some important notes on using. Read the following instructions and also refer to the supplied "Operating Guide" before using your camcorder. What is GPS? •.
  • Page 202 How to use the GPS function Set the GPS switch to ON (~appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder starts trying to triangulate. When your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at the time movies and photos were recorded. You can identify the GPS switch by the "Operating Guide"...
  • Page 203 Touch the location marker where Where movies and photos were recorded is you recorded the movies and marked on a map. You can select a movie photos to be played back. or photo by recording location. Select the recording media which contains the movie or photo you want to play back before starting this operation.
  • Page 204 movie or photo will be displayed at the center • When your camcorder cannot acquire the of the map. current location information, the center marker turns gray and the map shows the last location acquired. • If you hold a certain point, the map keeps scrolling.

  • Page 205: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting • The clock may not be adjusted to the correct The camcorder is not receiving a GPS time automatically, depending on the country/ signal. region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJl and [AUTO AREA •...

  • Page 206: About Gps

    About GPS The GPS system consists of 24 or more GPS radio Signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The satellites. A GPS receiver receives radio signals triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites from the satellites, and calculates the current is about 30 m (98 feet).
  • Page 207 On copyright Australia Copyright. Based on data provided under license • The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted. from PSMA Australia Limited (www.psma.com. Unauthorized copying or other usage of the au). map data may be contrary to the copyright laws. Austria On the navigation function Bundesamt fur Eich- und Vermessungswesen...
  • Page 208 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Imprime sur papier recycle 70 % ou plus avec de l'encre base d'huile vegetale sans COY (composes organiques volatils). Impreso en papel reciclado en un 70%...
  • Page 209 OFF» et eteignez Ie camescope, comme « indique par l'annonce de bordo Dans les autres cas, utilisez Ie GPS conformement aux reglementations en vigueur dans Ie lieu ou la situation. 11111111111 © 2009 Sony Corporation" Printed in Japan 4-143-079-01 (1 ) 4143079010...
  • Page 210 LICENSE, SONY is unwilling to license the SOFTWARE to you. rights in the Software In such event, you may not use the SOFrWARE, and yOli should promptly contact SONY for instructions on returning the entire PRODUCT and included SOFTWARE fora refund of the PRODUCT purchase price.
  • Page 211 LICENCE, elledit I.O(;IClf.L livre ou fourni de louie autre falOon qUi: ce soit doit Nrc m:trque ct ctlntenir la " Notice d'utUiS3tion _, Idle quelle eSI dCsigncl' par SONY et/ou ses filia1cs, el doit clr(' traile conforrnCl1lenl a tadilt'...
  • Page 214 Andernfalls kann das Aufnahmemedium beschadigt werden orler BUder De 10 conlrario, el soporte de grabaci6n podria aufgezeichnete konnen resultar daliado podrlan perderse las imagenes verloren gelleo. grabadas. 1111 III III II 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 4-137-394-01(1) 4137394010...
  • Page 215 SONY.: '«un;w Notes on using a computer • Playing HD (high definition} Images recorded in the AVCHD format on a computer Of'l'/Ica!_ lhJIh Tht ouppl...:l oofIwut ·PM.: alw>1" play HD delin~ ..) ..""'l' ..I""f'C1Ir re<onIed IionnIC 1Ifia IIw A''CHD E¥eIl III •...
  • Page 217 U B reg tratlon ORDER BY TELEPHONE AND STiU RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT ON EUGIBlE ACCESSORIES If you're unable to access the Sony Style web Site, you can call our soles representatives anytime at 1~79-7669. You can place your order 24 hours a day. 7 days a week by phone or on the web using...
  • Page 218 14 - 15 Lenses Cables/Filters 16 - 17 DVDirec Recorders/GPS Unit/Media 18 - 19 See USB registration flyer In this box for detailS. • •Soles tax and shipping apply. For the fUll terms and condi ions. visIT https //produclreglslrahon sony.com/...
  • Page 219 NP-FH100 $159.99 6.8\1. 26.5 Wh (3900 mAh) NP-FH70 $99.99 6.8\1. 12.2 Wh (1800 mAh) NP-FHSO $59.99 6.8\1. 6.1 Wh (900 mAh) . Offer longer battery life ond foster re-charging when used with the Sony" AC-VQH10 AC adaptor/charger JnIoUTHIU~ ~ l'l) ActiFORCE'M...
  • Page 220 Power To order by phone wIth 15 off e-coupon 1-866-679-7669 BC-TRP S59.99 · Compact AC charger for Hand P Series batteries · Great for travel with a retracting AC plug • Universal voltage AC 1DO-240V (50/60 Hz) JnIoUTHJU~ InloUTHIUI;1 "_to •...
  • Page 221 • • • Sports Pack • SPK-HCE $249.99 • Hard-plastic housing shields camcorder from rain. snow and other moisture • Use to toke underwater videos while snorkeling or swimming • Camcorder mounting shoe included • Offers waterproof protection up to 17 feet deep...
  • Page 222 ACC-ASH6 $99.99 · Includes NP-FH60 bat1ery. LCS-X30 • A great combination at great volue carrying case and removable • Includes Sony LCS-VA30 premium soft occessory organizer carrying case and long-life' InfoUTHIUM rechargeable bat1ery (NP-FH70) · Saves you $30 when bought together as a kit •...
  • Page 223 Bag-in-Bag Carrying Pouch • lCS-BBD/B, /f? /l $19.99 • Provides on added layer of protection for your camcorder while it's being stowed inside your backpack, purse or other larger bag • Body-hugging. snug-fit style • 3 colors-block, red. blue • Easy open/close •...

  • Page 224: Soft Carrying Case

    Cases To order by phone with 15% off e-coupon: 1-866-679-7669 Soft Carrying Case • LC5-X20 $29.99 Soft Carrying Case • · Designed for Digital Handycam camcorders LC5-BBA 534.99 and Cyber-sho cameras • General purpose carrying case for Digital • SlyIish soft-sided case provides extra protection Handycam e camcorder ·...
  • Page 225 • VCT~OAV $99.99 • Extends from 19" to 57 3/4" in height • Remote camcorder controls bUilt Into the tripod's handle • New Guide Frame feature helps position subjects correctly • New Slow Zoom feature for the slowest and steadiest zooms possible ·...
  • Page 226 Tripods VCT-80AV 5179.99 , Adjusts from 24 7/8" to 65 7/8' , Features an 8-speed vanable zoom , New Guide Frame feature helps position subjects correctly · New Slow Zoom feature for the slowest and steadiest zooms possible • Features an oil fluid head for smooth tilts and pans RM-AV2 549.99 , Provides remote control over basic camcorder...
  • Page 227 Bluetooth~ Wireless Microphone· • ECM·HW2 $229.99 • Record high-quality audio in your videos from up to 100m oway-withaut wires · New! Interactive Communication teature -Talk directly to your subject as you're recording -Record just your subject's voice or both of your voices -Earphone jacks in both microphone and receiver units (eorphones included) •...

  • Page 228: Video Light

    Microphones/lights To order by phone with 15% off e-coupon: 1-866-679-7669 High-Fidelity Stereo Microphone • Zoom Microphone ECM+lSTl $99.99 • ECM+lGZ1 569.99 • Powered and controlled by the Handycam camcorder through a unique Active Interface Shoe • Powered and controlled by the Handycam •...
  • Page 229 COMPARISON With Wide-Angle Lens With Built-In Lens With Telephoto Lens Simulated Images for illustrative purpases.
  • Page 230 • l.7X telephoto converter lens for 30 mm diameter camcorders " Helps make distant subjects appear closer · Aluminum housing for superb durability • Compatible with HDR-XR1 00/XR200V/CX1 00 VCL-HGA07 $199.99 • Wide converSion lens for 37 mm/30 mm em.ct. , .
  • Page 231 Hom.' - - - - - HDMI Cable (Mini-fa-Full) Componen A/V Cable • • 4.9ft (1.5m) 10ft (3m) Component coble VMC·15MHO $49.99 VMC·30FC $59.99 10ft (3m) • Connects Handycam camcorder VMC-30MHO $69.99 directly to compatible TV with no HOMI • Gold-plated piugs provide optimal •...
  • Page 232 Filters To order by phone with 15% off e-coupon 1-866-679-7669 ter Kit VF-P30NKX $29.99 VF-30CPKX S $69.99 • Improves contrast and detail in super-bright · Circular Polarizing Filter suppresses unwanted reflections off glass and water (such as a sunlight (such as at the beach) swimming pool) •...
  • Page 233 DVDirect" Multi-function DVD Recorder/Player • VRD·MC10 $299.99 • Transfer SO home video from virtually any source to DVD without a PC • Transfer HD home video from Sony AVCHD~ Handycam camcorders to DVD' • Transfer digital pictures to DVD from camera's memory cord ·...
  • Page 234 Digital HD Videa 63 minutes this product. DVM63HDR $14.49 • Online map service cunent1y provided by Goagle and Is · Sony's best performing digital video cassette subject to change ar termination without notice. PC and • Ideal for HD recording Inte.net connection required.
  • Page 236 11111111111111111111111111111 4-131-222-01...
  • Page 238 Photographiez au-dela de I'image ! Capturez une surface 40 plus large' grace a I'objecti. grand-angle de Sony.._ .. iCapture la escena completa. Logre un 40% mas de amplitud en la escena* con la lente gran angular de Sony! ._ _...
  • Page 239 Sony Corporation. · Las caracteristicas y prestaciones de este cat8.logo estM sujetas a cambios sin notificaci6n previa. • La disponibilidad del producto varia de acuerdo a la regi6n. •Si desea obtener mas informaci6n, visite el sitio http://www.sony.net...
  • Page 240 Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in material orworkmanshipforthe time periods and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or refurbished product.

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