User manual SONY HDR-SR11

[. . . ] 3-286-589-12(1) Enjoying your camcorder 9 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 15 Handycam Handbook HDR-SR11/SR12 Recording/Playback 25 Editing Utilizing recording media Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 48 62 66 89 Additional 102 Information Quick 112 Reference © 2008 Sony Corporation Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. · "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in this manual. · You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. · "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. [. . . ] · While [MEDIA FORMAT] is activated, do not disconnect the AC Adaptor. Formatting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 1 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to be formatted into your camcorder. 2 Touch Formatting the hard disk (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [MEMORY STICK]. 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [HDD]. 3 When [Completed. ] appears, touch . b Notes · While the ACCESS lamp is lit, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your camcorder. · Even the still images protected with another device against accidental deletion are also deleted. · Do not attempt the following operations when [Executing. . . ] is on the screen: ­ Operate the POWER switch or buttons ­ Remove the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 63 Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the hard disk of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder to others, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]. b Notes · If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are deleted. · You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). · While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder. 4 Press and hold . 6 When [Completed. ] appears, touch . 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). b Notes · The actual performing time for [ EMPTY] is as follows; ­ HDR-SR11: approx. 120 minutes · If you stop performing [ EMPTY] while [Executing. . . ] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [ EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. 2 Turn on your camcorder. FORMAT] screen appears. 64 Repairing the image database file This function checks the management information and the consistency of movies and still images in the media, and repairs any inconsistencies found. · The image database files of the hard disk and the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are repaired separately. 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [REPAIR IMG. DB F. ] t [HDD] or [MEMORY STICK]. Do you want to check the Image Database File? YES REPAIR IMG. DB F. NO 2 Touch [YES]. The management file check starts. Touch and quit the management file check if no inconsistency is found. Utilizing recording media 3 Touch [YES]. 4 After [Completed. ] appears, touch . b Notes · Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack during the operation. · While repairing the image database file of the "Memory Stick PRO Duo, " do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo. " 65 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. 3 Touch the desired setup item. If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. STBY Using the HOME MENU 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) 1/4 REC MODE AE SHIFT NIGHTSHOT LIGHT MOVIE SETTINGS AUDIO MODE WB SHIFT WIDE SELECT 4 Touch the desired item. If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. (HOME) STBY REC MODE For setting the quality of movies. (SETTINGS) category 5 Change the setting, then touch . 2 Touch (SETTINGS). 66 List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 68) Items Page Items Page ZEBRA FLASH MODE* FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING FACE DETECTION CONVERSION LENS 71 71 72 72 72 72 73 REC MODE AUDIO MODE AE SHIFT WB SHIFT NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR X. V. COLOR GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA REMAINING SET SUB-T DATE FLASH MODE* FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC DIAL SETTING FACE DETECTION INDEX SET* CONVERSION LENS 68 69 69 69 69 69 70 70 70 70 70 71 71 71 71 72 72 72 72 72 75 VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 77) Items Page Customizing your camcorder VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR VF B. LIGHT 77 77 77 77 77 77 OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. AE SHIFT WB SHIFT NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT GUIDEFRAME 73 74 69 69 69 70 70 CLOCK/ Items LANG (p. 79) Page CLOCK SET* AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET* 20 79 79 79 67 MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) GENERAL SET (p. 80) Items Page DEMO MODE REC LAMP CALIBRATION A. SHUT OFF QUICK ON STBY REMOTE CTRL DROP SENSOR CTRL FOR HDMI 80 80 109 80 80 80 81 81 Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / How to set (HOME MENU) t page 66 (OPTION MENU) t page 82 The default settings are marked with B. * You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. ** The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select a recording mode to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 4 levels. HD FH ( ) Records in the highest quality mode (AVC HD 16M (FH)). HD HQ ( ) Records in high quality mode (AVC HD 9M (HQ)). B HD SP ( ) Records in standard quality mode (AVC HD 7M (SP)). HD LP ( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play) (AVC HD 5M (LP)). You can select a recording mode to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 3 levels. [. . . ] Your camcorder records movies with SD (standard definition) image quality in MPEG2 format. 120 Quick Reference Index Numeric 1080i/480i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 16:9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 16:9 WIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 480i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 4:3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 78 4:3 TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 5. 1ch surround recording . . . . . . 31 CAM CTRL dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Display indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 DIVIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Dolby Digital 5. 1 Creator . . . . . 31 DROP SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Dual Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 D. EFFECT (Digital effect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 96 E Easy Handycam operation . . . . 25 Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 EMPTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 EXPOSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 96 A AC Adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Adjusting exposure for back light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 AE SHIFT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 96 AREA SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 AUDIO MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter). . . . . . . . 70, 96 AVCHD format . . . . 11, 105, 120 A. SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 A/V connecting cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 44, 58 A/V OUT jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 58 A/V Remote Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 58 F FACE DETECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Face Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Face Index set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 FADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 96 FH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 FILE NO. (File number). . . . . . . 74 Film Roll Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 FIREWORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 FLASH LEVEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Quick Reference B Backup . . . . . . . See Saving images Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 BEACH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 BEEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 BLACK FADER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 "BRAVIA" Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Button-type lithium battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 B&W (Black and white) . . . . . . . 88 D DATA CODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]