Sony DCR-PJ5E/SR21E/SX21E Handbook

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"Handycam" Handbook
DCR-PJ5E/SR21E/SX21E
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2011 Sony Corporation
4-290-837-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Click “Handycam” Handbook DCR-PJ5E/SR21E/SX21E 2011 Sony Corporation 4-290-837-11(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

    See page 19 for the memory card you can use  with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following  parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ...
  • Page 4: Notes On Optional Accessories

    FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category)  the desired medium (DCR-SR21E)  [YES]  [YES]  Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  Availability of such products is subject to  country/region. About images, illustrations, and screen...
  • Page 5: Notes On Use

    When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do  not crash the camcorder against an object. Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas  (DCR-SR21E). On the drop sensor (DCR-SR21E) To protect the internal hard disk from shock ...
  • Page 6: Operation Flow

     Expected recording time (MEDIA INFO, p. 73) Shooting photos  p. 23 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder  p. 28 Playing images on a TV  p. 36 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving movies and photos in external media ...
  • 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.
  • Page 8  Useful recording techniques Capturing images beautifully without troublesome setting INTELLIGENT AUTO (25) Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT (65) TELE MACRO (67) Checking your golf swing SPORTS (65) Recording in a dimly-lit room VIDEO LIGHT (26) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor FIREWORKS (65) SUNRISE&SUNSET (65)
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Playback on the camcorder ........
  • Page 10 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos ..............38 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) .
  • Page 11 About handling of your camcorder ........
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Step 1: Charging the battery pack DCR-SR21E Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DCR-PJ5E/SX21E Battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack DC plug...
  • Page 13  See page 85 on recording and playing time.  When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the  remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
  • Page 14: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad

     Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any  operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 75).
  • 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. 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-PJE/SX1E: Memory card DCR-SR1E: Internal hard disk In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.
  • Page 19: Selecting The Recording Media For Photos (Dcr-Sr21E)

    Images recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be played back or imported on non-exFAT * -compatible  computers, AV components, etc., connected to this camcorder by USB cable. Check that the connected devices are compatible with exFAT beforehand. If you connect a device that is not compatible with exFAT, the screen for initialization may appear.
  • Page 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-PJ5E/SX21E: Memory card DCR-SR21E: Internal hard disk Tips  See page 18 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR21E).  To open the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to open. Tips ...
  • Page 22: Recording Movies

    The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 3 seconds, then disappear after  turning on your camcorder or switching the recording (movie/photo)/playback modes. To display the icons and indicators again, press the multi-selector. MODE button...
  • Page 23: Shooting Photos

    [ON] (p. 68), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in the default setting.  To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and  then adjust the angle ().
  • Page 24  Press MODE until the The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. (Photo): When shooting a photo  Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Tips  See page 86 on the recordable number of photos.
  • Page 25: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos

    (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you can record images using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. When you turn the camcorder toward the subject, recording will use the optimum combination of the face detection and the scene detection modes. When the...
  • Page 26: Selecting The Recording Mode

    [FOCUS]  [TELE MACRO]  STEADYSHOT]  [BACK LIGHT]  [FACE DETECTION]  Notes INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to [OFF] when  you set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF]. STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] when you set INTELLIGENT AUTO to [ON]. Other items listed above are reset to their defaults.
  • Page 27: Recording In Mirror Mode

    In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly to select Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips  A mirror-image of the subject appears on the ...
  • Page 28: Playback On The Camcorder

    DCR-SR21E: Internal hard disk Tips  See page 18 on changing the recording media (DCR-SR21E).  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder turns on. Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. (Movie) ()  a desired movie () to play back a movie.
  • Page 29: Viewing Photos

     movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on a memory card.) Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous To stop To fast-reverse Tips ...
  • Page 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 playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently. Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for  photos on the memory card.  Press (VIEW IMAGES).
  • Page 32: Searching For Desired Scene By Face (Face Index)

     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. Tips  You can also display the Film Roll Index by ...
  • 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-Pj5E)

    To watch images recorded on other devices, using the projector  Select (MENU)  [Show others]  [PROJECTOR] (under category).  Select [SOURCE]  [PROJECTOR INPUT]   Connect the camcorder to other device with the A/V connecting cable. [OTHERS]...
  • Page 35  become hot while in use. Using the projector shortens battery life.  If you connect the camcorder to a TV and use  the projector function, sound will be output from the TV; however, no image will be output.
  • 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. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback pictures.
  • Page 38: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are  deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance.
  • Page 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 movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Tips  You can protect movies and photos on the  playback screen from OPTION MENU. (MENU)  [Show Select others]  [PROTECT] (under [EDIT] category).
  • Page 41: Dividing A Movie

    A slight difference may occur from the point  where you select point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie ...
  • Page 42: Capturing A Photo From A Movie (Dcr-Sr21E)

    Capturing a photo from a movie (DCR- SR21E) (MENU)  [Show Select others]  [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category). The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. Select the movie to be captured. The selected movie starts playback. Select at the point where you want to capture.
  • Page 43: Dubbing/Copying Movies And Photos From The Internal Recording Media

    (MENU)  [Show others] by selecting  [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (under MEDIA] category)  [MEMORY CARD]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing.
  • Page 44: Copying Photos

    MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 18). Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal recording media of the camcorder to memory card. Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet ...
  • Page 45: Using The Playlist Of Movies

    Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card.
  • Page 46 Movies added to the Playlist appear.  Select the movie you want to play back. The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist ...
  • Page 47: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    Install “PMB” beforehand, however, do not start  “PMB. ” Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 14). With One Touch Disc Burn function on your ...
  • Page 48: Importing Movies And 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. 14). Refer to “PMB Help” for details.
  • Page 49: Creating A Disc

    Creating a disc You can create a disc by selecting movies previously imported to your computer (p. 48). Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. If any other software than “PMB” starts  automatically, shut it down. Start “PMB”.
  • Page 50: Uploading Images To A Media Service

    “PMB Portable”. Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows)  Turn on your camcorder, then connect it to a computer with the USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the LCD of your camcorder.
  • Page 51: Notes On "Pmb Portable

     the Sony server. Access to certain websites may not be possible due to server maintenance, etc. In the event that a Sony server is to be  terminated, notification ahead of time will be placed on the Sony website, etc.
  • Page 52: Saving Images With An External Device

     socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with  the external media. Refer to the Sony support page for your  country/region for details on external media that can be used. Tips ...
  • Page 53 Select [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. DCR-SR21E: Movies and photos in the internal recording media of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved. DCR-PJ5E/SX21E: Movies and photos that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved.
  • Page 54  connected to your camcorder (p. 36). Notes The Date Index of photos cannot be displayed.  If your camcorder does not recognize the  external media, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your  camcorder If the external media has the AC power cable, ...
  • Page 55: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder

    (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Only unused discs of the following types can ...
  • Page 56 To play back a disc on the DVD writer  Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14).  Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the ...
  • 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  countries/regions. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall ...
  • Page 58: Creating A Disc With A Recorder, Etc

    Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  countries/regions. A/V OUT jack Input VIDEO...
  • 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

    Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition)  p. 65 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) ...
  • Page 61: Using [My Menu]

    Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.  Tips  Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and  recording mode (movie/photo). Using [MY MENU] You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on [MY MENU].
  • Page 62: Using The Option Menu

    When the item you want is not on the screen, select another tab. (There may be no tab.)  The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder  at the time.
  • Page 63: Menu Lists

    Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE BAL. EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO (SHOOTING SET) category REC MODE GUIDEFRAME STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR FACE DETECTION AUDIO REC SET BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL OTHER REC SET DIGITAL ZOOM BACK LIGHT WIDE SELECT (PHOTO SETTINGS) category SELF-TIMER...
  • Page 64 DISPLAY SET OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET POWER SETTINGS A.SHUT OFF OTHER SETTINGS DEMO MODE USB LUN SETTING DROP SENSOR* DCR-SR21E DCR-PJ5E...
  • Page 65: Manual Settings (Items To Adjust For Scene Condition)

    Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.
  • Page 66  [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with ...
  • Page 67 When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL],   appears. The minimum possible distance between  camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in.) for telephoto. Tips ...
  • Page 68: Shooting Set (Items For Customized Shooting)

    Does not detect faces. Notes Faces may not be detected depending on  recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. [FACE DETECTION] may not function  properly depending on recording conditions. Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.
  • Page 69 Up to 67× zoom is performed optically. 1800× Up to 67× zoom is performed, and after that, up to 1800× zoom is performed digitally.  BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects.  OFF Does not adjust the exposure for backlight subjects.
  • Page 70: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)

    PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SELF-TIMER Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.  OFF Cancels the self-timer. ON ( ) Starts the self-timer recording.
  • Page 71: Playback (Items For Playback)

     Gain  Shutter speed  Aperture value  Exposure Tips  The data code is displayed on the TV screen if  you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition,  bars [--:--:--] appear.
  • Page 72: Edit (Items For Editing)

    EDIT (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 60) on the operation. DELETE See page 38. PROTECT See page 40. DIVIDE See page 41. PHOTO CAPTURE (DCR-SR21E) See page 42. MOVIE DUB (DCR-SR21E) See page 43. PHOTO COPY (DCR-SR21E) See page 44. PLAYLIST EDIT See page 45.
  • Page 73: Manage Media (Items For Recording Media)

    Select [YES]  [YES]  DCR-SR21E: Select the recording media to be formatted. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 14). To avoid the loss of important images, you ...
  • Page 74: General Set (Other Setup Items)

     NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall  outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is ...
  • Page 75 (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. POWER SETTINGS  A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes.
  • Page 76: Demo Mode

    OTHER SETTINGS  DEMO MODE When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after the (Movie) icon appears by pressing MODE.  ON The demonstration appears. The demonstration does not appear.
  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.  Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Your camcorder may be required to initialize or  change the current internal recording media of your camcorder, depending on the problem.
  • Page 78  correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 79 The temperature of your camcorder is  extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped.
  • Page 80 This is not a malfunction. [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be adjusted. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:  The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder  with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
  • Page 81 No image is projected. The temperature of the projector may be  high. Turn off the camcorder, and leave it for a while. Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized.
  • Page 82: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E.
  • Page 83: Recording Media

    The internal recording media of the  camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 73) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal recording media. Data error. An error occurred during reading or writing ...
  • Page 84 You cannot record because the drop sensor  senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly. If you are at risk of dropping the camcorder constantly, set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF], and you may be able to record the image again (p.
  • Page 85: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

       recommended. The recording and playback time will be  shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter  depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.
  • Page 86: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos

    16GB (205) (205) 32GB (415) (415) Notes Recording time when using a Sony memory  card. The recordable time may vary depending on  the recording and subject conditions, [ MODE] (p. 68). The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable ...
  • Page 87: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-system- based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
  • Page 88 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Select [GENERAL SET] category)  [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 75). World time difference Time-zone...
  • Page 89: Maintenance And Precautions

    Note that improper use may cause a malfunction. On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on memory card by  your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
  • Page 90: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on your ...
  • Page 91: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    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 92: Rechargeable Battery

    Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  screen, as it may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 93: Memory Card

    , ” “Memory Stick Micro, ” “MagicGate, ” “ “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  Corporation. “DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony ...
  • Page 94 Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SX43 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.
  • Page 95: Quick Reference

     Indicators and their positions are approximate  and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on  your camcorder model. Meaning Estimated recording remaining time FADER (65) Drop sensor off (76) Drop sensor activated (76)
  • Page 96: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. DCR-SR21E  Lens  LENS COVER switch  Built-in microphone  LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) DCR-PJ5E/SX21E  Speaker (DCR-PJ5E)  Lens  LENS COVER switch  Built-in microphone  LED VIDEO LIGHT (26) DCR-SR21E/SX21E ...
  • Page 97  Hook for a shoulder belt  Access lamp (memory card) (19) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  BATT (battery) release lever (14)  Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the...
  • Page 98  DC IN jack (12)  Access lamp (memory card) (19) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  BATT (battery) release lever (14)  Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the...
  • Page 99: Index

    Index Symbols 16:9 ...36 4:3 ...36 A.SHUT OFF ...75 A/V connecting cable...36, 58 Abroad ...87 Altitude ...5 AREA SET ...75 AUDIO REC SET ...69 AUTO SLW SHUTTR ...68 BACK LIGHT ...69, 82 BATTERY INFO ...72 Battery pack ...12 BEACH ...65 BEEP...74 BLACK FADER ...66 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC ...69...
  • Page 100 PHOTO SETTINGS ...70 PLAYBACK ...71 Playback ...28 PLAYBACK SET ...71 Playlist ...45 PLAYLIST EDIT ...72 PMB Portable ...50 PORTRAIT ...65 Power on ...15 POWER SETTINGS ...75 Precautions ...89 Projector ...34 PROTECT ...40 REC MODE ...26 Recording ...22 Recording media...18 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos ...85 Repair ...77 REPAIR IMG.DB F.
  • 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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